Best Time to Fly MSP to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,220 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 78.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Republic Airways led with 84.3% on time and United Airlines was last with 75.7%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and December the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 4.3% (US average 1.8%).
MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 84.3% | 67 min | 6.5% | 478 |
| Delta Air Lines | 77.2% | 65 min | 4.1% | 1,250 |
| United Airlines | 75.7% | 104 min | 2.7% | 483 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 9 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,362 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 90.3% | 3.2% | 372 |
| 7am–8am | 84.5% | 1.8% | 773 |
| 8am–9am | 75.0% | 0.0% | 141 |
| 9am–10am | 90.9% | 2.9% | 69 |
| 10am–11am | 78.6% | 1.8% | 383 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.7% | 3.2% | 311 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.5% | 2.1% | 189 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.2% | 2.6% | 268 |
| 2pm–3pm | 57.8% | 4.5% | 445 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 84.1% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 5pm–6pm | 63.4% | 6.8% | 237 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.2% | 5.3% | 132 |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.8% | 4.0% | 571 |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.7% | 2.4% | 422 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP 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) | 54.8% | -22.6 pts | 0.0% | 73 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.2% | -2.2 pts | 4.9% | 144 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.6% | -7.8 pts | 5.2% | 782 |
| All other days | 77.4% | — | 2.5% | 3,363 |
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).