Cincinnati (CVG) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Newark (EWR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.2% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 82% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 569 mi
Best airline from CVG to EWR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 85% | 12 min | 4.2% | 973 |
| Allegiant Air | 84% | 18 min | 1.3% | 149 |
| Endeavor Air | 75% | 21 min | 5.1% | 470 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 20 min |
| Friday | 78% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft14%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system61%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to EWR delayed?
- 18% of CVG–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to EWR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 973 flights. 3 airlines flew CVG–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to EWR?
- The scheduled CVG–EWR flight time averages 2h 2m over 569 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are CVG to EWR flights cancelled?
- 4.2% 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 CVG to EWR?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,596 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.