Hilton Head (HHH) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Hilton Head (HHH) to Newark (EWR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 211 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.7% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.58
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 687 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HHH to EWR
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 37 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 18 min |
| Friday | 73% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system55%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HHH to EWR delayed?
- 23% of HHH–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 22 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HHH to EWR?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HHH to EWR?
- The scheduled HHH–EWR flight time averages 2h 14m over 687 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are HHH to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 HHH to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 38% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 59-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 457 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.