Greensboro/High Point (GSO) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Greensboro/High Point (GSO) to Newark (EWR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 188 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 86% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.52
- 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 (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 15 min |
| Friday | 78% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 94% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system64%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GSO to EWR delayed?
- 14% of GSO–EWR 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 15 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 (67%). 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 14% of the time.
- How often are GSO to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 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 78%.
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Based on 382 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.