Pittsburgh (PIT) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Pittsburgh (PIT) to Newark (EWR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.6% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 85% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 87% of the time.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 5.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 319 mi
Best airline from PIT to EWR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 87% | 9 min | 3.4% | 3,729 |
| Spirit Airlines | 68% | 29 min | 5.7% | 460 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIT to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 15 min |
| Friday | 80% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 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 aircraft16%
- Airline operations16%
- National airspace system65%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIT to EWR delayed?
- 15% of PIT–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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PIT to EWR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 3,729 flights. 2 airlines flew PIT–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIT to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PIT to EWR?
- The scheduled PIT–EWR flight time averages 1h 34m over 319 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are PIT to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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 PIT to EWR?
- November 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,196 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.