Charlotte (CLT) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying CLT to EWR isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 69% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 10
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 529 mi
Best airline from CLT to EWR
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 18 min | 4.9% | 985 |
| United Airlines | 71% | 30 min | 2.5% | 2,021 |
| Spirit Airlines | 70% | 24 min | 5.0% | 786 |
| American Airlines | 64% | 28 min | 3.5% | 3,812 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to EWR
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 27 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 30 min |
| Friday | 68% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 37 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system45%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to EWR delayed?
- 31% of CLT–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 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to EWR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 985 flights. 4 airlines flew CLT–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to EWR?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to EWR?
- The scheduled CLT–EWR flight time averages 1h 58m over 529 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are CLT to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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 CLT to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 38% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 49-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,604 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.