Best Time to Fly HHH to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hilton Head Airport → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
211 flights were scheduled from Hilton Head (HHH) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 80.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and May the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
HHH 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 | 80.7% | 74 min | 1.9% | 211 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly HHH to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 426 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am–12pm | 69.3% | 1.6% | 63 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.1% | 2.2% | 181 |
| 1pm–2pm | 87.9% | 4.2% | 72 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 71.1% | 7.1% | 99 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on HHH to EWR
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.0% | -2.5 pts | 3.2% | 124 |
| All other days | 79.4% | — | 4.3% | 302 |
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).