Best Time to Fly EWR to ILM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → Wilmington International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
387 flights were scheduled from Newark (EWR) to Wilmington (ILM) in the last 12 months, and 79.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and July the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 5.4% (US average 1.8%).
EWR to ILM 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 | 79.8% | 49 min | 5.4% | 387 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to ILM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 612 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 84.3% | 1.4% | 71 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.3% | 0.0% | 51 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.2% | 0.0% | 76 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.7% | 6.0% | 116 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 77.2% | 8.2% | 269 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 7 | |
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 ILM
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) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 84.9% | +3.4 pts | 1.9% | 54 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.0% | -6.5 pts | 9.7% | 93 |
| All other days | 81.5% | — | 5.0% | 439 |
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).