Best Time to Fly EWR to MSN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → Dane County Regional-Truax Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
435 flights were scheduled from Newark (EWR) to Madison (MSN) in the last 12 months, and 75.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 80.4%, while United Airlines trailed at 64.5%.
March has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (67%).
4.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
EWR to MSN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 80.4% | 71 min | 6.8% | 296 |
| United Airlines | 64.5% | 81 min | 0.7% | 139 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to MSN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 791 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 85.3% | 2.9% | 70 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.6% | 11.1% | 72 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 78.5% | 8.1% | 271 |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.1% | 13.8% | 94 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 64.3% | 2.1% | 243 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on EWR to MSN
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 | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.3% | -6.0 pts | 12.9% | 170 |
| All other days | 76.2% | — | 5.2% | 579 |
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).