Newark (EWR) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying EWR to CMH isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 82% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.3%
- Flights/day
- 5.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 463 mi
Best airline from EWR to CMH
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 15 min | 4.3% | 3,576 |
| Spirit Airlines | 81% | 12 min | 6.5% | 184 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to CMH
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (93% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 15 min |
| Friday | 81% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 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 aircraft47%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to CMH delayed?
- 18% of EWR–CMH 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 EWR to CMH?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 3,576 flights. 2 airlines flew EWR–CMH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to CMH?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to CMH?
- The scheduled EWR–CMH flight time averages 1h 58m over 463 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are EWR to CMH flights cancelled?
- 4.3% 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 CMH?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,802 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.