La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 83% of its ~3 daily departures leave on time, 5 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 15 minutes. 2 airlines fly from La Crosse, WI to 3 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 83%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 15 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Destinations
- 3
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from LSE
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 93% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 87% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 3.1%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from LSE
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 15 min |
| Friday | 79% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 17 min |
Busiest routes from LSE
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSE → ORD (Chicago) | 1,051 | 82% | 15 min |
Where flights into LSE come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORD (Chicago) → LSE | 1,051 | 76% | 16 min |
What causes delays at LSE
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing LSE.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather7%
Alternative airports near La Crosse
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| RST — Rochester International Airport | 62 mi | 77% | 23 min |
| EAU — Chippewa Valley Regional Airport | 69 mi | 79% | 31 min |
| CWA — Central Wisconsin Airport | 100 mi | 84% | 14 min |
| ALO — Waterloo Regional Airport | 108 mi | 79% | 26 min |
| MSN — Dane County Regional Truax Field | 109 mi | 83% | 18 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at LSE?
- 17% of departures from La Crosse Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 15 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from LSE?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 93% of the time at LSE, versus 72% around 5 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at LSE?
- 3.1% of scheduled departures from LSE were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,840 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.