Best Time to Fly BGR to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bangor International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
482 flights were scheduled from Bangor (BGR) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 69.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Monday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and June the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 5.0% (US average 1.8%).
BGR 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 | 69.9% | 67 min | 5.0% | 482 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BGR to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,103 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 90.5% | 2.9% | 206 |
| 7am–8am | 90.0% | 3.2% | 186 |
| 8am–9am | 65.9% | 2.2% | 45 |
| 9am–10am | 86.8% | 1.9% | 54 |
| 11am–12pm | 60.8% | 4.0% | 125 |
| 12pm–1pm | 58.1% | 2.4% | 127 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.1% | 6.5% | 62 |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.7% | 0.0% | 31 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 63.3% | 12.8% | 172 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.6% | 12.9% | 70 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BGR 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) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 15 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.4% | -11.8 pts | 12.9% | 342 |
| All other days | 78.2% | — | 1.8% | 734 |
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).