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Route · EWR → CMH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Columbus

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), EWR to CMH (Newark to Columbus) ranks #1385 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83%
On-time
+4 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
8,738
Flights
#1385 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.8%

Best Month

Feb 2024 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 69%

Distance

463 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 177 35 10 0 YX
Nov 2025 195 35 13 1 YX
Oct 2025 189 30 6 1 YX,NK
Sep 2025 200 24 7 0 NK,YX
Aug 2025 151 31 3 0 YX,NK
Jul 2025 160 50 18 0 YX,NK
Jun 2025 125 35 5 0 NK,YX
May 2025 104 27 12 0 YX,NK
Apr 2025 90 16 6 0 YX
Mar 2025 150 13 3 0 YX
Feb 2025 113 24 4 0 YX
Jan 2025 104 12 2 0 YX
Dec 2024 169 32 3 0 UA,YX
Nov 2024 176 39 0 0 YX,NK
Oct 2024 204 18 0 0 YX,NK
Sep 2024 177 15 1 1 YX,NK
Aug 2024 158 37 17 0 NK,YX
Jul 2024 178 56 10 0 NK,YX
Jun 2024 185 31 12 0 NK,UA,YX
May 2024 171 21 2 0 YX,UA
Apr 2024 141 14 1 0 YX
Mar 2024 153 9 0 0 YX
Feb 2024 141 5 4 0 YX
Jan 2024 152 12 3 0 YX,UA

EWR–CMH seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (88.3%) · weakest: July (71.4%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.6%

Strongest calendar month

September

88.3% on-time · ~141 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~145 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

71.4% on-time · ~128 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.8%

142 of 3,763 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 3,763 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

EWR - Newark

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Newark, NJ.

EWR on-time profile

CMH - Columbus

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Columbus, OH.

CMH on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See EWR and CMH side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare EWR vs CMH

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among EWR departures

From EWR, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 74 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 9 below 75%). Destination: Columbus · fleet on-time rank #1941 of 4927.

What the Data Says About EWR to CMH

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Newark to Columbus (EWR to CMH) running a 83% on-time rate over 8,738 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 75.2 minutes. The 463-mile corridor is served by 8 carriers, and over the last 24 months 3.8% of 3,763 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 69% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, EWR–CMH peaks in September at 88.3% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~145 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 71.4%, a 16.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does EWR to CMH rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, EWR to CMH ranks #1385 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from EWR to CMH? ▼
Flights from Newark to Columbus have a 83% on-time rate based on 8,738 flights. The average delay is 75.2 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to CMH? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (142 of 3,763 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to CMH? ▼
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Columbus (CMH) is approximately 463 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to CMH? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

EWR Airport

Newark
CMH Airport

Columbus
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using EWR–CMH data

EWR–CMH runs 4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare EWR and CMH airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. EWR airport
  • If your dates flex, September (88.3% on-time) beats July (71.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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