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Route · PVD → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Providence to Newark

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PVD to EWR (Providence to Newark) ranks #4062 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.3%
On-time
+3.3 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
1,620
Flights
#4062 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

6.6%

Best Month

Jan 2023 94%

Worst Month

May 2022 67%

Distance

160 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2023 40 3 0 0 YX
Nov 2023 47 2 0 0 YX
Oct 2023 37 4 0 0 YX
Sep 2023 85 18 7 0 YX
Aug 2023 59 5 1 0 YX
Jul 2023 61 11 14 0 YX
Jun 2023 36 10 6 0 YX
May 2023 44 4 0 0 YX
Apr 2023 54 6 2 0 YX
Mar 2023 52 10 1 0 YX
Feb 2023 78 12 2 0 YX
Jan 2023 66 4 1 0 YX
Dec 2022 72 16 0 0 YX
Nov 2022 80 15 5 0 YX
Oct 2022 61 14 2 0 YX
Sep 2022 59 6 0 0 YX
Aug 2022 31 6 4 0 YX
Jun 2022 100 20 22 0 YX
May 2022 84 28 9 0 YX
Apr 2022 100 25 5 0 YX
Mar 2022 41 15 3 0 YX
Feb 2022 35 9 4 0 YX
Jan 2022 47 8 6 0 YX
Oct 2021 77 5 2 0 YX

PVD–EWR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (88.3%) · weakest: May (75.0%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83%

Strongest calendar month

October

88.3% on-time · ~58 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

April

~77 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

75.0% on-time · ~64 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

6.6%

96 of 1,446 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,446 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PVD - Providence

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Providence, RI.

PVD on-time profile

EWR - Newark

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

EWR on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare PVD vs EWR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PVD departures

From PVD, this corridor sits with 10 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 15 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Newark · fleet on-time rank #2240 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PVD to EWR

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Providence to Newark (PVD to EWR) running a 82.3% on-time rate over 1,620 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 73.3 minutes. The 160-mile corridor is served by 2 carriers, and over the last 24 months 6.6% of 1,446 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2023 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while May 2022 came in at just 67% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PVD–EWR peaks in October at 88.3% on-time while April carries the heaviest traffic (~77 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 75.0%, a 13.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PVD to EWR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PVD to EWR ranks #4062 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 PVD to EWR? ▼
Flights from Providence to Newark have a 82.3% on-time rate based on 1,620 flights. The average delay is 73.3 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2023 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PVD to EWR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 6.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (96 of 1,446 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PVD to EWR? ▼
The flight distance from Providence (PVD) to Newark (EWR) is approximately 160 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PVD to EWR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2023 (94% on-time). The worst was May 2022 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PVD Airport

Providence
EWR Airport

Newark
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 PVD–EWR data

PVD–EWR runs 3.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PVD and EWR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PVD airport
  • If your dates flex, October (88.3% on-time) beats May (75.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.3% 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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