Charlotte (CLT) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying CLT to EWR isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 18 min | 6.2% | 1,171 |
| United Airlines | 72% | 30 min | 2.4% | 1,970 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71% | 24 min | 4.8% | 756 |
| American Airlines | 65% | 28 min | 3.4% | 3,906 |
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 | 67% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 77% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 30 min |
| Friday | 69% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 35 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 operations16%
- National airspace system45%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to EWR delayed?
- 30% of CLT–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 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to EWR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,171 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 30% of the time.
- How often are CLT to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 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 7,803 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.