Atlanta (ATL) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying ATL to LGA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Spirit Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 87% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 23
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 762 mi
Best airline from ATL to LGA
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 7 min | 1.1% | 284 |
| Delta Air Lines | 76% | 17 min | 2.4% | 10,091 |
| Republic Airways | 76% | 22 min | 5.8% | 1,732 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 19 min | 2.1% | 2,338 |
| JetBlue Airways | 69% | 29 min | 2.8% | 436 |
| Frontier Airlines | 56% | 43 min | 5.2% | 1,650 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 20 min |
| Friday | 73% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system38%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to LGA delayed?
- 27% of ATL–LGA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to LGA?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 284 flights. 6 airlines flew ATL–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to LGA?
- The scheduled ATL–LGA flight time averages 2h 15m over 762 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are ATL to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to LGA?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 16,537 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.