Best Time to Fly EWR to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,708 flights were scheduled from Newark (EWR) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 80.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, Republic Airways led with 88.6% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 72.0%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and December the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 3.7% (US average 1.8%).
EWR to CLT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 88.6% | 63 min | 4.4% | 729 |
| American Airlines | 81.4% | 112 min | 3.6% | 1,819 |
| United Airlines | 75.7% | 87 min | 1.8% | 785 |
| Spirit Airlines | 72.0% | 76 min | 6.7% | 375 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,448 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.1% | 1.8% | 434 |
| 6am–7am | 92.0% | 3.3% | 779 |
| 7am–8am | 92.5% | 1.4% | 557 |
| 8am–9am | 85.2% | 2.4% | 464 |
| 9am–10am | 81.3% | 2.7% | 562 |
| 10am–11am | 86.8% | 2.1% | 388 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.3% | 3.7% | 409 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.5% | 4.3% | 184 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.3% | 2.6% | 680 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.2% | 2.0% | 708 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.9% | 6.2% | 112 |
| 4pm–5pm | 66.0% | 4.0% | 150 |
| 5pm–6pm | 61.9% | 5.6% | 554 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.2% | 2.8% | 247 |
| 7pm–8pm | 62.8% | 3.8% | 995 |
| 8pm–9pm | 47.3% | 1.3% | 75 |
| 9pm–10pm | 64.4% | 6.2% | 48 |
| 10pm–11pm | 62.6% | 10.8% | 102 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on EWR to CLT
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) | 81.0% | +0.9 pts | 0.0% | 147 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.1% | -6.9 pts | 1.8% | 284 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.9% | -6.1 pts | 6.6% | 1,243 |
| All other days | 80.1% | — | 2.6% | 5,774 |
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).