74% of flights from Asheville to Newark arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Allegiant Air (89%). 17% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for AVL → EWR: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 34% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 25 three hours or more; 5.2% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early74%
- 15–30 min late4.9%
- 30–60 min late3.6%
- 1–2 hours late5.1%
- 2–3 hours late2.4%
- 3+ hours late4.1%
- Diverted0.3%
- Cancelled5.2%
Share of all 591 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 468 | 71% | 6.2% | −11 min | 13.2% | +135 min | GoJet 69%, Republic Airways 31% |
| Allegiant Air | 123 | 89% | 1.6% | −9 min | 4.9% | +149 min | Allegiant Air |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at AVL). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines |
|---|---|
| 4 p.m. | 58% |
Last flight of the day
On AVL → EWR, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 8.7% of the time, against 2.9% for its earlier flights (3.0× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 7.8% of the time (earlier flights: 4.9%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 4:37 p.m. | 8.7% | 7.8% | 2.9% | first flight 6:00 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in EWR tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: March (92%). Worst: July (62%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 71 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 68 | — | — |
| Thursday | 118 | 77% | 4.2% |
| Friday | 68 | — | — |
| Saturday | 78 | — | — |
| Sunday | 119 | 74% | 7.6% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 18 · air traffic/airport 13
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 1 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Asheville or Newark. GSP → EWR has been 7 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVL → EWR (this route) | 591 | 74% | 5.3% |
| GSP → EWR Greenville-Spartanburg to Newark | 893 | 82% | 5.5% |
| GSP → LGA Greenville-Spartanburg to LaGuardia | 2,165 | 70% | 7.0% |
| AVL → LGA Asheville to LaGuardia | 1,009 | 65% | 6.4% |
Questions
How often are flights from AVL to EWR on time?
74% of 591 scheduled flights from Asheville, NC to Newark, NJ arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 5.3% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from AVL to EWR?
Allegiant Air: 89% of its 123 flights on the route arrived on time. United Airlines: 71%.
What month has the most delays from AVL to EWR?
July (62% on time). The best month is March (92%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from AVL to EWR more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last AVL–EWR flight of the day was cancelled 8.7% of the time over the past year, against 2.9% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- EWR → AVL (return)
- Asheville (AVL) delays by hour
- Flights into Newark (EWR)
- United Airlines on-time record
- Allegiant Air on-time record
- Connecting off this flight? Check the risk
Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.