Best Time to Fly ILM to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Wilmington International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
386 flights were scheduled from Wilmington (ILM) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 86.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.4 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 December the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 3.4% (US average 1.8%).
ILM 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 | 86.0% | 61 min | 3.4% | 386 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ILM to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 612 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 94.8% | 1.0% | 196 |
| 7am–8am | 92.9% | 2.3% | 88 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 86.6% | 5.6% | 71 |
| 2pm–3pm | 53.1% | 2.0% | 50 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.4% | 2.7% | 37 |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.1% | 16.0% | 100 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.7% | 2.9% | 69 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ILM 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 | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.5% | +6.1 pts | 3.7% | 54 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 86.4% | +5.9 pts | 4.3% | 93 |
| All other days | 80.5% | — | 5.0% | 439 |
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).