Columbus (CMH) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Columbus (CMH) to Newark (EWR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.6% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 5.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 463 mi
Best airline from CMH to EWR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 3.5% | 3,800 |
| Spirit Airlines | 81% | 15 min | 5.1% | 158 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CMH to EWR
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 14 min |
| Friday | 82% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft19%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system52%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CMH to EWR delayed?
- 17% of CMH–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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CMH to EWR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 3,800 flights. 2 airlines flew CMH–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CMH to EWR?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CMH to EWR?
- The scheduled CMH–EWR flight time averages 1h 53m over 463 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are CMH to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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 CMH to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,961 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.