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Charleston (CHS) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Charleston (CHS) 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, 78% land on time, below the national average of 78%.

On-time
78%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
22 min
completed flights
Cancelled
4.3%
Flights/day
3.9
last 12 months
Duration
2h 2m
scheduled
Distance
641 mi

Best airline from CHS to LGA

4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Republic Airwaysmost reliable80%17 min3.9%1,299
Endeavor Air77%19 min8.2%414
Delta Air Lines76%32 min2.6%784
Spirit Airlines74%26 min5.3%207

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for CHS to LGA flights50%75%100%June 2024: 78% on-time (149 flights)78Jun 2024July 2024: 68% on-time (155 flights)68August 2024: 72% on-time (154 flights)72September 2024: 89% on-time (146 flights)89Sep 2024October 2024: 92% on-time (148 flights)92November 2024: 93% on-time (141 flights)93December 2024: 81% on-time (111 flights)81Dec 2024January 2025: 93% on-time (14 flights)93March 2025: 91% on-time (66 flights)91April 2025: 80% on-time (108 flights)80Apr 2025May 2025: 77% on-time (98 flights)77June 2025: 70% on-time (101 flights)70July 2025: 53% on-time (105 flights)53Jul 2025August 2025: 81% on-time (107 flights)81September 2025: 83% on-time (125 flights)83October 2025: 77% on-time (124 flights)77Oct 2025November 2025: 65% on-time (142 flights)65December 2025: 62% on-time (139 flights)62January 2026: 82% on-time (110 flights)82Jan 2026February 2026: 82% on-time (88 flights)82March 2026: 76% on-time (131 flights)76April 2026: 76% on-time (126 flights)76Apr 2026May 2026: 80% on-time (116 flights)80

Best time to fly from CHS to LGA

Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (59%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, CHS to LGA6 a.m.: 91% on-time (394 flights)67 a.m.: 84% on-time (176 flights)78 a.m.: 79% on-time (78 flights)89 a.m.: 87% on-time (23 flights)910 a.m.: 83% on-time (192 flights)1011 a.m.: 79% on-time (265 flights)1112 p.m.: 77% on-time (107 flights)121 p.m.: 86% on-time (59 flights)132 p.m.: 73% on-time (456 flights)143 p.m.: 62% on-time (41 flights)154 p.m.: 59% on-time (41 flights)165 p.m.: 71% on-time (261 flights)176 p.m.: 71% on-time (533 flights)187 p.m.: 82% on-time (77 flights)19scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday76%22 min
Tuesdaybest80%16 min
Wednesday80%19 min
Thursday75%28 min
Friday78%25 min
Saturdaybest80%23 min
Sunday75%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 aircraft31%
  • Airline operations38%
  • National airspace system29%
  • Weather2%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from CHS to LGA delayed?
22% of CHS–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 22 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from CHS to LGA?
Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,299 flights. 4 airlines flew CHS–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from CHS to LGA?
Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from CHS to LGA?
The scheduled CHS–LGA flight time averages 2h 2m over 641 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
How often are CHS to LGA flights cancelled?
4.3% 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 CHS to LGA?
July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 2,704 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.