Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on EWR–CVG: 4.5% 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 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 569 mi
Best airline from EWR to CVG
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 85% | 12 min | 5.1% | 1,131 |
| Allegiant Air | 73% | 29 min | 1.3% | 159 |
| Endeavor Air | 64% | 39 min | 4.2% | 403 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to CVG
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (93% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 21 min |
| Friday | 73% | 31 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 30 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 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 aircraft50%
- Airline operations19%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. 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 85%, based on 1,131 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 (93% on-time), while departures around 8 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 CVG?
- The scheduled EWR–CVG flight time averages 2h 12m 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?
- 4.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — 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 1,697 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.