Newark (EWR) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying EWR to RDU isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 88% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 5.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 416 mi
Best airline from EWR to RDU
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 88% | 8 min | 3.4% | 619 |
| United Airlines | 74% | 20 min | 2.2% | 3,057 |
| Endeavor Air | 72% | 29 min | 5.0% | 419 |
| Spirit Airlines | 61% | 29 min | 9.8% | 255 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to RDU
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 25 min |
| Friday | 72% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 21 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 operations24%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to RDU delayed?
- 25% of EWR–RDU 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 RDU?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 619 flights. 4 airlines flew EWR–RDU frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to RDU?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to RDU?
- The scheduled EWR–RDU flight time averages 1h 45m over 416 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are EWR to RDU flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 RDU?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,350 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.