Asheville (AVL) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Asheville (AVL) to Newark (EWR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 252 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.69
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 583 mi
Best airline from AVL to EWR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 88% | 13 min | 1.1% | 284 |
| Republic Airways | 79% | 22 min | 6.3% | 510 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AVL to EWR
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 33 min |
| Thursdaybest | 84% | 14 min |
| Friday | 80% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft11%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system51%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AVL to EWR delayed?
- 18% of AVL–EWR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AVL to EWR?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 284 flights. 2 airlines flew AVL–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AVL to EWR?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AVL to EWR?
- The scheduled AVL–EWR flight time averages 1h 59m over 583 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are AVL to EWR flights cancelled?
- 4.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from AVL to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 794 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.