Which airline is most reliable for EWR (Newark) to PVD (Providence)?

The most reliable airline on the EWR to PVD route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from EWR to PVD?

About 15% of flights from EWR to PVD experience delays. 85% arrive on time.

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

When flights from EWR to PVD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 46 minutes.

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

With 85% of EWR to PVD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 46 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PVD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

EWR → PVD

EWR (Newark) to PVD (Providence)

EWR (Newark) to PVD (Providence) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 88%. The average delay is 46 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is usually on time. About 85% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Republic Airways edges out United Airlines on this route — 88% vs 74% on time.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 88% on time; United Airlines trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from EWR

77% on time

Expect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. EWR has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~15 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

EWR cancels 3.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at PVD

80% on time

When flights into PVD are late, the average delay is 70 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PVD: TSA is ~15 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

PVD has a 2.1% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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