72% of flights from Newark to Asheville arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Allegiant Air (78%). 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 EWR → AVL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 33% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 35 three hours or more; 5.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early72%
- 15–30 min late5.1%
- 30–60 min late5.7%
- 1–2 hours late4.9%
- 2–3 hours late3.5%
- 3+ hours late2.9%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled5.6%
Share of all 594 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 | 471 | 71% | 6.6% | −5 min | 11.5% | +119 min | GoJet 69%, Republic Airways 31% |
| Allegiant Air | 123 | 78% | 1.6% | −6 min | 10.6% | +108 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 EWR). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | United Airlines |
|---|---|
| 1 p.m. | 71% |
Last flight of the day
On EWR → AVL, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 11.3% of the time, against 4.7% for its earlier flights (2.4× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 7.5% of the time (earlier flights: 3.8%). 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 | 8:59 p.m. | 11.3% | 7.5% | 4.7% | first flight 1:49 p.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 AVL 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 (94%). Worst: July (61%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 72 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 70 | — | — |
| Thursday | 119 | 72% | 4.2% |
| Friday | 68 | — | — |
| Saturday | 78 | — | — |
| Sunday | 119 | 70% | 6.7% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 17 · air traffic/airport 16
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 18, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 2 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Newark or Asheville. EWR → GSP has been 6 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWR → AVL (this route) | 594 | 72% | 5.6% |
| EWR → GSP Newark to Greenville-Spartanburg | 893 | 78% | 6.5% |
| LGA → AVL LaGuardia to Asheville | 1,009 | 69% | 4.7% |
| LGA → GSP LaGuardia to Greenville-Spartanburg | 2,165 | 67% | 7.1% |
Questions
How often are flights from EWR to AVL on time?
72% of 594 scheduled flights from Newark, NJ to Asheville, NC arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 5.6% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from EWR to AVL?
Allegiant Air: 78% of its 123 flights on the route arrived on time. United Airlines: 71%.
What month has the most delays from EWR to AVL?
July (61% on time). The best month is March (94%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from EWR to AVL more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last EWR–AVL flight of the day was cancelled 11.3% of the time over the past year, against 4.7% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- AVL → EWR (return)
- Newark (EWR) delays by hour
- Flights into Asheville (AVL)
- 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.