Best Time to Fly CLT to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 75.4% of Charlotte (CLT) to Newark (EWR) flights arrived on time (3,711 scheduled flights). That is 2.3 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 82.3%, while American Airlines trailed at 71.4%.
January has been the best month (81% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (65%).
4.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CLT 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 | 82.3% | 96 min | 6.5% | 733 |
| United Airlines | 78.1% | 94 min | 2.3% | 786 |
| Spirit Airlines | 75.6% | 82 min | 6.7% | 373 |
| American Airlines | 71.4% | 75 min | 3.4% | 1,819 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,447 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 96.9% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 6am–7am | 91.4% | 3.3% | 60 |
| 7am–8am | 84.8% | 1.5% | 1,173 |
| 8am–9am | 82.1% | 1.4% | 211 |
| 9am–10am | 85.1% | 3.8% | 209 |
| 10am–11am | 84.3% | 2.5% | 440 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.2% | 2.3% | 1,008 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.1% | 4.3% | 93 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.9% | 4.5% | 309 |
| 2pm–3pm | 66.2% | 4.3% | 909 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.5% | 5.1% | 157 |
| 4pm–5pm | 58.7% | 5.0% | 541 |
| 5pm–6pm | 61.0% | 9.0% | 201 |
| 6pm–7pm | 56.5% | 3.3% | 920 |
| 7pm–8pm | 45.7% | 6.0% | 333 |
| 8pm–9pm | 59.9% | 3.9% | 585 |
| 9pm–10pm | 55.6% | 6.1% | 264 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT 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) | 68.7% | -3.9 pts | 0.0% | 147 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.5% | -3.1 pts | 1.1% | 285 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.5% | -9.0 pts | 8.4% | 1,242 |
| All other days | 72.6% | — | 2.7% | 5,773 |
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).