Best Time to Fly MSN to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dane County Regional-Truax Field → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 87.8% of Madison (MSN) to Newark (EWR) flights arrived on time (435 scheduled flights). That is 10.2 points above the national average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 89.9%, while Republic Airways trailed at 86.8%.
September has been the best month (98% on time) and Wednesday the weakest day of the week (85%).
3.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 89.9% | 101 min | 0.7% | 139 |
| Republic Airways | 86.8% | 107 min | 5.4% | 296 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSN to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 795 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 88.8% | 3.5% | 516 |
| 7am–8am | 87.3% | 2.2% | 185 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 22 | |
| 10am–11am | 77.6% | 4.3% | 70 |
| 6pm–7pm | 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 MSN 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 | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.6% | -10.1 pts | 4.7% | 170 |
| All other days | 89.8% | — | 2.7% | 583 |
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).