Newark (EWR) to Cleveland (CLE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Newark (EWR) to Cleveland (CLE) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2026, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 58% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 5.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 404 mi
Best airline from EWR to CLE
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 89% | 7 min | 3.3% | 1,382 |
| United Airlines | 74% | 24 min | 2.4% | 2,836 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to CLE
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 24 min |
| Friday | 80% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to CLE delayed?
- 21% of EWR–CLE 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to CLE?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 1,382 flights. 2 airlines flew EWR–CLE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to CLE?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to CLE?
- The scheduled EWR–CLE flight time averages 1h 44m over 404 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are EWR to CLE flights cancelled?
- 2.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from EWR to CLE?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,218 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.