Bangor (BGR) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Bangor (BGR) to New York (LGA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 259 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: 4.8% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.71
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 378 mi
Best airline from BGR to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 91% | 7 min | 4.1% | 518 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 23 min | 5.6% | 482 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BGR to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 17 min |
| Friday | 86% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 95% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system35%
- Weather4%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BGR to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 518 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 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (69%). 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?
- 4.8% 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 BGR to LGA?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,000 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.