Best Time to Fly MCI to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Kansas City International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
489 flights were scheduled from Kansas City (MCI) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 83.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 95.7%, while Republic Airways trailed at 80.8%.
June has been the best month (89% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (73%).
2.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MCI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 95.7% | 114 min | 2.1% | 94 |
| Republic Airways | 80.8% | 85 min | 3.0% | 395 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCI to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 946 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 91.8% | 1.3% | 382 |
| 7am–8am | 96.4% | 3.5% | 87 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 16 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 64.3% | 9.5% | 63 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.0% | 7.3% | 150 |
| 4pm–5pm | 60.9% | 3.3% | 91 |
| 5pm–6pm | 68.1% | 4.0% | 50 |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.4% | 9.5% | 42 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.7% | 5.0% | 40 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MCI 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 | 24 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.7% | -5.3 pts | 9.2% | 251 |
| All other days | 84.0% | — | 2.2% | 671 |
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).