Best Time to Fly MKE to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
General Mitchell International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
850 flights were scheduled from Milwaukee (MKE) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 78.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
April has been the best month (88% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (73%).
4.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MKE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 78.3% | 82 min | 4.9% | 850 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MKE to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,652 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 87.9% | 3.9% | 233 |
| 7am–8am | 93.9% | 2.0% | 50 |
| 8am–9am | 90.0% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 9am–10am | 78.0% | 4.7% | 43 |
| 10am–11am | 84.6% | 2.5% | 161 |
| 11am–12pm | 77.9% | 3.2% | 338 |
| 12pm–1pm | 91.1% | 4.2% | 118 |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.9% | 10.9% | 147 |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.0% | 4.9% | 406 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.2% | 14.3% | 126 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MKE 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 | 25 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.5% | -7.0 pts | 1.8% | 56 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.4% | -11.2 pts | 9.4% | 339 |
| All other days | 81.6% | — | 4.2% | 1,232 |
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).