Detroit to Newark — airline reliability comparison
United Airlines is the most reliable airline on the DTW to EWR route with a 87% on-time rate, compared to Delta Air Lines at 77%. Based on 1,161 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United AirlinesUABest | 87% | 2.1% | 84m | 1,161 |
| Endeavor Air9E | 87% | 0.0% | 47m | 23 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 81% | 0.0% | 106m | 101 |
| Republic AirwaysYX | 81% | 5.4% | 75m | 4,091 |
| Spirit AirlinesNK | 79% | 3.8% | 70m | 1,066 |
| Delta Air LinesDLWorst | 77% | 1.8% | 81m | 5,603 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.