Bangor (BGR) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Bangor (BGR) to New York (LGA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 240 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 87% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 5% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.66
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 378 mi
Best airline from BGR to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 89% | 9 min | 4.4% | 608 |
| Republic Airways | 84% | 19 min | 5.9% | 393 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BGR to LGA
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (96% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 11 min |
| Friday | 85% | 19 min |
| Saturdaybest | 92% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 87% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BGR to LGA delayed?
- 13% of BGR–LGA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BGR to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 608 flights. 2 airlines flew BGR–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BGR to LGA?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BGR to LGA?
- The scheduled BGR–LGA flight time averages 1h 40m over 378 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are BGR to LGA flights cancelled?
- 5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from BGR to LGA?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 76% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 18-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,001 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.