Columbia (CAE) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying CAE to LGA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 88% of the time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 617 mi
Best airline from CAE to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 10 min | 3.9% | 387 |
| Republic Airways | 78% | 21 min | 4.8% | 926 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CAE to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 84% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 12 min |
| Friday | 79% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CAE to LGA delayed?
- 19% of CAE–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CAE to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 387 flights. 2 airlines flew CAE–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CAE to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CAE to LGA?
- The scheduled CAE–LGA flight time averages 1h 57m over 617 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are CAE to LGA flights cancelled?
- 4.5% 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 CAE to LGA?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,313 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.