Best Time to Fly EWR to CMH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → John Glenn Columbus International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,062 flights were scheduled from Newark (EWR) to Columbus (CMH) in the last 12 months, and 83.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 4.7% (US average 1.8%).
EWR to CMH 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 | 84.0% | 89 min | 4.5% | 2,043 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 19 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to CMH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,792 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 84.6% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 7am–8am | 90.9% | 0.0% | 66 |
| 8am–9am | 90.0% | 2.1% | 432 |
| 9am–10am | 87.2% | 1.3% | 150 |
| 10am–11am | 87.9% | 1.8% | 396 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.2% | 1.1% | 189 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 89.5% | 1.8% | 272 |
| 2pm–3pm | 87.3% | 2.6% | 227 |
| 3pm–4pm | 91.1% | 5.6% | 107 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.3% | 6.1% | 328 |
| 5pm–6pm | 80.6% | 5.3% | 398 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.7% | 6.9% | 534 |
| 7pm–8pm | 80.2% | 1.6% | 128 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.3% | 9.8% | 379 |
| 9pm–10pm | 63.1% | 9.1% | 143 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 3 | |
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 CMH
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) | 78.0% | -6.8 pts | 0.0% | 82 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 85.4% | +0.5 pts | 2.1% | 140 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.1% | -13.8 pts | 9.2% | 652 |
| All other days | 84.9% | — | 3.6% | 2,918 |
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).