Route on-time record
CMH to EWR: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) to Newark (Newark Liberty International Airport). 1,995 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 82% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 3458 at 7:05 AM.
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CMH → EWR
Columbus to Newark: 1,995 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
82%
Cancelled
4.2%
avg delay 13 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
89% on time vs 67% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
Republic
78% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $226 (United 3458 on 2026-10-24). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.
Most reliable nonstop flights
Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.
#1 · Republic 3458 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
7:05 AM → 8:56 AM1h 51m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
86%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Avg arrival delay
- 5 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (237 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.7% of the time (9 of 246).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 67%).
Strong track record · 237 flights
Find 7:05 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · Republic 3457 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
9:49 AM → 11:40 AM1h 51m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
86%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 89%
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (225 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 225 flights
Find 9:49 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · Republic 3467 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
9:19 AM → 11:12 AM1h 53m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Republic 3565; its record covers all of them.
83%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 13 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (34 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 34 scheduled flights.
- 78% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (34 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 34 flights
Find 9:19 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · Republic 3480 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
11:38 AM → 1:29 PM1h 51m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 87%
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 8 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (248 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.5% of the time (9 of 257).
- Lands inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 248 flights
Find 11:38 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · Republic 3416 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
8:19 AM → 10:12 AM1h 53m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 7.4%
- Avg arrival delay
- 20 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 67%).
- Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 25 flights
Find 8:19 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · Republic 3596 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
1:40 PM → 3:29 PM1h 49m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
73%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 4.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 12 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (124 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.6% of the time (6 of 130).
- Lands inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 124 flights
Find 1:40 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · Republic 3587 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
6:40 PM → 8:30 PM1h 51m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.
70%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 75%
- Cancelled
- 6.1%
- Avg arrival delay
- 15 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (200 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 6.1% of the time (13 of 213).
Strong track record · 200 flights
Find 6:40 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#8 · Republic 3675 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
3:39 PM → 5:30 PM1h 51m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.
65%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 69%
- Cancelled
- 11.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 31 min
- Arrived on time 69% of the time (118 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 11.9% of the time (16 of 135).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 67% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
- Lands inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 118 flights
Find 3:39 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#9 · Republic 3710 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
4:37 PM → 6:29 PM1h 52m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
63%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 61%
- Cancelled
- 4.7%
- Avg arrival delay
- 27 min
- Arrived on time 61% of the time (161 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.7% of the time (8 of 169).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 67% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
- Lands inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 161 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)78%
1,959 flights · 82% on time as flown · 4.1% cancel
- Spirit Airlines77%
36 flights · 79% on time as flown · 5.0% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM89%
728 flights · avg delay 6 min
- 9 AM to noon86%
430 flights · avg delay 10 min
- Noon to 3 PM76%
311 flights · avg delay 15 min
- 3 to 6 PM67%
332 flights · avg delay 27 min
- 6 to 9 PM73%
194 flights · avg delay 17 min
Best day: Saturday (89%). Worst: Sunday (84%).
On time by month
All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.
What delays this route
- Air traffic control and airport volume51%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)25%
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Severe weather3%
Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
CMH to EWR questions
- What time of day is best to fly CMH to EWR?
- Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 67% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
- Which airline is most on time from CMH to EWR?
- Republic, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,959 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
- What is the worst month for delays on CMH to EWR?
- July (79% on time); the best was February (92%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
- Is this a prediction for my flight?
- No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.
More routes from CMH
- EWR to CMH (return)
- CMH to ORD 74%
- CMH to ATL 86%
- CMH to LGA 78%
- CMH to MCO 78%
- CMH to DCA 68%
- CMH to CLT 83%
- CMH to BOS 81%
- CMH to DEN 78%
- CMH to DFW 78%
- CMH to JFK 83%
- CMH to DTW 85%
- CMH to PHL 78%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops