Newark to Detroit — airline reliability comparison
Endeavor Air is the most reliable airline on the EWR to DTW route with a 87% on-time rate, compared to Spirit Airlines at 70%. Based on 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air9EBest | 87% | 0.0% | 123m | 23 |
| Republic AirwaysYX | 85% | 5.3% | 59m | 4,108 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 83% | 0.0% | 101m | 101 |
| Delta Air LinesDL | 80% | 1.9% | 110m | 5,602 |
| United AirlinesUA | 79% | 2.5% | 56m | 1,163 |
| Spirit AirlinesNKWorst | 70% | 5.0% | 78m | 1,063 |
Delays, TSA, weather, gates — we'll let you know if something matters.
Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.