Buffalo (BUF) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Buffalo (BUF) to New York (LGA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.3%
- Flights/day
- 4.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 292 mi
Best airline from BUF to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 86% | 15 min | 2.9% | 409 |
| Republic Airways | 80% | 16 min | 4.4% | 3,315 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUF to LGA
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 18 min |
| Friday | 80% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUF to LGA delayed?
- 19% of BUF–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BUF to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 409 flights. 2 airlines flew BUF–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BUF to LGA?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BUF to LGA?
- The scheduled BUF–LGA flight time averages 1h 27m over 292 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are BUF to LGA flights cancelled?
- 4.3% 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 BUF to LGA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,777 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.