Charleston (CHS) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charleston (CHS) to New York (LGA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.9% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.9%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 641 mi
Best airline from CHS to LGA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 17 min | 5.0% | 1,494 |
| Endeavor Air | 77% | 17 min | 9.6% | 301 |
| Delta Air Lines | 75% | 36 min | 2.8% | 846 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74% | 26 min | 5.1% | 177 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CHS to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 27 min |
| Friday | 78% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft30%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CHS to LGA delayed?
- 23% of CHS–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CHS to LGA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,494 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 (92% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (61%). 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 23% of the time.
- How often are CHS to LGA flights cancelled?
- 4.9% 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 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.
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Based on 2,818 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.