Greensboro/High Point (GSO) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Greensboro/High Point (GSO) to Newark (EWR) 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, 85% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.7% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.41
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 445 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GSO to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 15 min |
| Friday | 76% | 24 min |
| Saturdaybest | 94% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft11%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system65%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GSO to EWR delayed?
- 15% of GSO–EWR 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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GSO to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GSO to EWR?
- The scheduled GSO–EWR flight time averages 1h 49m over 445 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are GSO to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 GSO to EWR?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 94% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 76%.
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Based on 404 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.