Best Time to Fly AVL to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Asheville Regional → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
252 flights were scheduled from Asheville (AVL) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 85.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Allegiant Air led with 89.5% on time and Republic Airways was last with 82.0%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and November the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 2.4% (US average 1.8%).
AVL to EWR on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | 89.5% | 135 min | 1.6% | 126 |
| Republic Airways | 82.0% | 84 min | 3.2% | 126 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AVL to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 720 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 7am–8am | 90.7% | 1.5% | 197 |
| 8am–9am | 88.1% | 2.9% | 69 |
| 9am–10am | 85.2% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 11am–12pm | 92.1% | 0.0% | 63 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.3% | 0.0% | 123 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.0% | 5.2% | 58 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.3% | 9.8% | 112 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 16 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AVL to EWR
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 21 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.1% | -5.8 pts | 2.3% | 44 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.3% | -7.6 pts | 6.4% | 94 |
| All other days | 84.9% | — | 4.5% | 561 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).