Charleston (CHS) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charleston (CHS) to Newark (EWR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.7% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 0m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 628 mi
Best airline from CHS to EWR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 22 min | 7.3% | 507 |
| United Airlines | 82% | 20 min | 2.0% | 1,622 |
| Spirit Airlines | 69% | 26 min | 4.8% | 682 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CHS to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 24 min |
| Friday | 79% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations15%
- National airspace system58%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CHS to EWR delayed?
- 21% of CHS–EWR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CHS to EWR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 507 flights. 3 airlines flew CHS–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CHS to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CHS to EWR?
- The scheduled CHS–EWR flight time averages 2h 0m over 628 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are CHS to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from CHS to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,811 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.