Newark (EWR) to Asheville (AVL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Newark (EWR) to Asheville (AVL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 273 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.6% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.75
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 583 mi
Best airline from EWR to AVL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 11 min | 6.4% | 566 |
| Allegiant Air | 78% | 17 min | 1.1% | 275 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to AVL
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 12 min |
| Friday | 82% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations16%
- National airspace system37%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to AVL delayed?
- 19% of EWR–AVL 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to AVL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 566 flights. 2 airlines flew EWR–AVL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to AVL?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to AVL?
- The scheduled EWR–AVL flight time averages 2h 6m over 583 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are EWR to AVL flights cancelled?
- 4.6% 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 EWR to AVL?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 841 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.