Best Time to Fly DTW to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 76.5% of Detroit (DTW) to Newark (EWR) flights arrived on time (3,705 scheduled flights). That is 1.1 points below the national average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 90.1%, while Spirit Airlines trailed at 68.3%.
September has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (70%).
4.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DTW 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 | 90.1% | 102 min | 1.4% | 72 |
| Republic Airways | 80.6% | 73 min | 5.5% | 1,519 |
| Delta Air Lines | 74.6% | 78 min | 3.3% | 1,618 |
| Spirit Airlines | 68.3% | 73 min | 8.3% | 496 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,765 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 79.5% | 13.1% | 84 |
| 6am–7am | 87.5% | 3.0% | 430 |
| 7am–8am | 88.3% | 1.0% | 865 |
| 8am–9am | 90.7% | 1.1% | 184 |
| 9am–10am | 88.7% | 2.7% | 410 |
| 10am–11am | 80.6% | 1.6% | 869 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.7% | 4.5% | 264 |
| 12pm–1pm | 91.0% | 0.9% | 214 |
| 1pm–2pm | 64.5% | 8.2% | 135 |
| 2pm–3pm | 67.0% | 5.0% | 786 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.4% | 4.5% | 200 |
| 4pm–5pm | 80.7% | 5.5% | 275 |
| 5pm–6pm | 53.0% | 5.9% | 473 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.2% | 9.0% | 301 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.4% | 7.9% | 381 |
| 8pm–9pm | 56.4% | 1.3% | 79 |
| 9pm–10pm | 68.1% | 3.0% | 744 |
| 10pm–11pm | 52.5% | 16.9% | 71 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DTW 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) | 68.8% | -9.1 pts | 0.8% | 126 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.5% | -10.4 pts | 4.0% | 176 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.4% | -9.5 pts | 7.9% | 1,262 |
| All other days | 77.9% | — | 3.1% | 5,201 |
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).