Newark (EWR) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Newark (EWR) to Pittsburgh (PIT) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.9% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.9%
- Flights/day
- 5.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 319 mi
Best airline from EWR to PIT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 14 min | 4.9% | 3,721 |
| Spirit Airlines | 68% | 31 min | 4.6% | 461 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to PIT
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 19 min |
| Friday | 79% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft41%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to PIT delayed?
- 19% of EWR–PIT 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to PIT?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 3,721 flights. 2 airlines flew EWR–PIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to PIT?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to PIT?
- The scheduled EWR–PIT flight time averages 1h 35m over 319 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are EWR to PIT flights cancelled?
- 4.9% 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 PIT?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,188 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.