Best Time to Fly RDU to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Raleigh-Durham International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,985 flights were scheduled from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 76.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Republic Airways led with 86.2% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 55.6%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and November the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 3.1% (US average 1.8%).
RDU 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 | 86.2% | 64 min | 4.5% | 266 |
| United Airlines | 76.8% | 103 min | 2.0% | 1,520 |
| Spirit Airlines | 55.6% | 81 min | 9.6% | 199 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RDU to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,132 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 93.1% | 3.1% | 389 |
| 7am–8am | 80.5% | 0.9% | 555 |
| 8am–9am | 86.4% | 0.5% | 199 |
| 9am–10am | 89.5% | 2.2% | 225 |
| 10am–11am | 80.0% | 3.2% | 63 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.3% | 1.1% | 280 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.6% | 2.1% | 381 |
| 1pm–2pm | 90.6% | 7.5% | 93 |
| 2pm–3pm | 54.4% | 1.7% | 172 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.1% | 3.0% | 434 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 55.6% | 4.1% | 388 |
| 6pm–7pm | 57.8% | 6.0% | 520 |
| 7pm–8pm | 55.6% | 7.7% | 349 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.9% | 15.8% | 38 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 23 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RDU 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) | 67.0% | -7.0 pts | 0.0% | 97 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.0% | -0.1 pts | 4.0% | 152 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.5% | -6.6 pts | 7.8% | 645 |
| All other days | 74.0% | — | 2.6% | 3,238 |
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).