Best Time to Fly DEN to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,360 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 78.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and July the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 1.5% (US average 1.8%).
DEN to EWR on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 78.3% | 81 min | 1.5% | 3,360 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,500 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 6am–7am | 94.2% | 0.7% | 674 |
| 7am–8am | 86.3% | 0.8% | 592 |
| 8am–9am | 85.1% | 2.9% | 138 |
| 9am–10am | 70.8% | 0.3% | 296 |
| 10am–11am | 76.4% | 0.9% | 434 |
| 11am–12pm | 72.4% | 1.3% | 695 |
| 12pm–1pm | 68.7% | 3.3% | 424 |
| 1pm–2pm | 67.8% | 2.4% | 585 |
| 2pm–3pm | 60.6% | 1.8% | 163 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.1% | 1.3% | 596 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.0% | 0.0% | 266 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.2% | 1.2% | 724 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.8% | 1.7% | 178 |
| 11pm–12am | 88.8% | 1.0% | 722 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DEN to EWR
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 74.4% | -3.6 pts | 0.8% | 118 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.4% | +3.4 pts | 0.4% | 270 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.7% | -15.2 pts | 3.2% | 1,195 |
| All other days | 78.0% | — | 0.9% | 4,917 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).