Charlotte to Newark — airline reliability comparison
Republic Airways is the most reliable airline on the CLT to EWR route with a 81% on-time rate, compared to American Airlines at 67%. Based on 1,570 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic AirwaysYXBest | 81% | 5.2% | 86m | 1,570 |
| United AirlinesUA | 77% | 2.4% | 95m | 4,144 |
| Spirit AirlinesNK | 72% | 4.2% | 77m | 837 |
| American AirlinesAAWorst | 67% | 2.8% | 72m | 7,175 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.