Best Time to Fly EWR to PIT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → Pittsburgh International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,808 flights were scheduled from Newark (EWR) to Pittsburgh (PIT) in the last 12 months, and 81.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 82.0% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 70.9%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 4.4% (US average 1.8%).
EWR to PIT 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 | 82.0% | 80 min | 4.4% | 1,744 |
| Spirit Airlines | 70.9% | 127 min | 5.2% | 58 |
| United Airlines | Limited data | 6 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to PIT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,996 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 19 | |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 7am–8am | 89.9% | 3.0% | 133 |
| 8am–9am | 89.4% | 3.7% | 108 |
| 9am–10am | 85.0% | 1.2% | 250 |
| 10am–11am | 89.5% | 1.7% | 241 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.1% | 0.8% | 117 |
| 12pm–1pm | 89.7% | 1.0% | 98 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.1% | 3.0% | 134 |
| 2pm–3pm | 88.2% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 3pm–4pm | 84.6% | 3.6% | 168 |
| 4pm–5pm | 83.2% | 5.9% | 405 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.0% | 3.3% | 542 |
| 6pm–7pm | 78.2% | 4.4% | 360 |
| 7pm–8pm | 78.6% | 8.6% | 537 |
| 9pm–10pm | 72.8% | 9.1% | 582 |
| 10pm–11pm | 72.1% | 7.5% | 186 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 20 | |
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 PIT
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) | 77.2% | -5.0 pts | 0.0% | 79 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 85.1% | +2.9 pts | 1.6% | 123 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.9% | -13.3 pts | 11.0% | 607 |
| All other days | 82.2% | — | 4.1% | 3,187 |
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).