Newark (EWR) to Greensboro/High Point (GSO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Newark (EWR) to Greensboro/High Point (GSO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 150 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 83% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 5.2% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.41
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 445 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to GSO
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 16 min |
| Friday | 80% | 10 min |
| Saturdaybest | 92% | 4 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to GSO delayed?
- 17% of EWR–GSO 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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to GSO?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (98% 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 GSO?
- The scheduled EWR–GSO flight time averages 1h 52m over 445 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are EWR to GSO flights cancelled?
- 5.2% 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 day of the week is most reliable for EWR to GSO?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Wednesday trails at 78%.
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Based on 406 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.