Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on EWR–CVG: 4.3% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 87% of the time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 569 mi
Best airline from EWR to CVG
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 87% | 11 min | 4.3% | 972 |
| Allegiant Air | 71% | 31 min | 1.3% | 149 |
| Endeavor Air | 65% | 37 min | 5.1% | 470 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to CVG
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 20 min |
| Friday | 73% | 31 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 32 min |
| Sundaybest | 83% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to CVG delayed?
- 21% of EWR–CVG 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to CVG?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 972 flights. 3 airlines flew EWR–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to CVG?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to CVG?
- The scheduled EWR–CVG flight time averages 2h 11m over 569 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are EWR to CVG 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 CVG?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,595 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.