Which airline is most reliable for EWR (Newark) to CHS (Charleston)?

The most reliable airline on the EWR to CHS route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from EWR to CHS?

About 20% of flights from EWR to CHS experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on EWR to CHS flights?

When flights from EWR to CHS are delayed, the average delay is approximately 70 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a EWR to CHS flight?

With 80% of EWR to CHS flights arriving on time and an average delay of 70 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at CHS is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is EWR (Newark) to CHS (Charleston) usually delayed?

No, EWR to CHS flights are generally reliable. 80% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 70 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on EWR (Newark) to CHS (Charleston)?

Republic Airways is the most reliable airline flying EWR to CHS, with 83% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Spirit Airlines at 81%.

What's the best month to fly EWR (Newark) to CHS (Charleston)?

The best month to fly EWR to CHS is September, when 87% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 72% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in September gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

EWR → CHS

EWR (Newark) to CHS (Charleston)

EWR (Newark) to CHS (Charleston) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 83%. The average delay is 70 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

EWR → CHS on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Republic Airways leads slightly at 83% vs Spirit Airlines at 81%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 83% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 81%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly EWR → CHS

Best month

September

87% on time

Worst month

July

72% on time

Sep

87%

Feb

85%

Mar

83%

Oct

82%

Nov

82%

Jan

81%

Aug

80%

Dec

80%

May

80%

Apr

78%

Jun

75%

Jul

72%

Good to know

Departing from EWR

78% on time

Expect ~22 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. EWR has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (5 min).

EWR cancels 2.8% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at CHS

80% on time

When flights into CHS are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at CHS: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.