Cleveland (CLE) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying CLE to LGA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.6%
- Flights/day
- 4.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 419 mi
Best airline from CLE to LGA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 82% | 23 min | 4.8% | 460 |
| Republic Airways | 80% | 16 min | 4.7% | 3,319 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 15 min | 0.0% | 103 |
| Frontier Airlines | 70% | 25 min | 4.7% | 490 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to LGA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 18 min |
| Friday | 79% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 22 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 operations22%
- National airspace system46%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to LGA delayed?
- 21% of CLE–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLE to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 460 flights. 4 airlines flew CLE–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLE to LGA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 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 CLE to LGA?
- The scheduled CLE–LGA flight time averages 1h 40m over 419 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are CLE to LGA flights cancelled?
- 4.6% 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 CLE to LGA?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,372 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.