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Route on-time record

EWR to CLT: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Newark (Newark Liberty International Airport) to Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport). 3,781 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 80% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2505 at 7:42 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

EWR → CLT

Newark to Charlotte: 3,781 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

80%

Cancelled

3.9%

avg delay 21 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 63% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

86% chance on time

Check EWR to CLT fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $159 (American 1113 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. #1 · American 2505

    7:42 AM → 9:50 AM2h 08m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    93%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    97%
    Cancelled
    1.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 97% of the time (204 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; After 9 PM: 63%).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 204 flights

    Find American 2505 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Republic 3421 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    7:00 AM → 9:08 AM2h 08m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as Republic 3702; its record covers all of them.

    92%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (53 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 53 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; After 9 PM: 63%).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 53 flights

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  3. #3 · Republic 3504 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    10:03 AM → 12:07 PM2h 04m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    9.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

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  4. #4 · American 1113

    6:10 AM → 8:13 AM2h 03m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    94%
    Cancelled
    3.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 94% of the time (127 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.1% of the time (4 of 131).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; After 9 PM: 63%).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 127 flights

    Find American 1113 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Republic 3517 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    7:25 AM → 9:31 AM2h 06m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Republic 3410; its record covers all of them.

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; After 9 PM: 63%).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 32 flights

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  6. #6 · American 2991

    6:00 AM → 8:10 AM2h 10m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    5.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (136 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.6% of the time (8 of 144).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; After 9 PM: 63%).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 136 flights

    Find American 2991 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Republic 3550 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    11:00 AM → 1:09 PM2h 09m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    6.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 6.7% of the time (3 of 45).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 42 flights

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  8. #8 · Republic 3533 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    3:01 PM → 5:10 PM2h 09m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

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  9. #9 · United 601

    11:29 AM → 1:21 PM1h 52m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-29.

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (28 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (28 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 28 flights

    Find United 601 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · American 1575

    5:05 AM → 6:59 AM2h 00m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (234 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (8 of 243).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; After 9 PM: 63%).
    • Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 234 flights

    Find American 1575 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)86%

    561 flights · 91% on time as flown · 3.6% cancel

  • American Airlines77%

    1,836 flights · 80% on time as flown · 4.3% cancel

  • United Airlines73%

    939 flights · 75% on time as flown · 2.4% cancel

  • Spirit Airlines70%

    445 flights · 73% on time as flown · 5.5% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM92%

    1,108 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 9 AM to noon82%

    545 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • Noon to 3 PM80%

    914 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • 3 to 6 PM65%

    416 flights · avg delay 41 min

  • 6 to 9 PM68%

    648 flights · avg delay 30 min

  • After 9 PM63%

    150 flights · avg delay 29 min

Best day: Wednesday (81%). Worst: Sunday (75%).

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.

J
81
F
83
M
82
A
78
M
75
J
73
J
64
A
78
S
83
O
84
N
80
D
76

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft46%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)26%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume21%
  • Severe weather7%

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

EWR to CLT questions

What time of day is best to fly EWR to CLT?
Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 63% for departures after 9 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 EWR to CLT?
Republic, with a season-adjusted 86% chance of operating and arriving on time over 561 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 EWR to CLT?
July (64% on time); the best was October (84%), 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.

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