Charlotte (CLT) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on CLT–LGA: 3.4% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 12
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 544 mi
Best airline from CLT to LGA
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 16 min | 3.6% | 1,500 |
| Endeavor Air | 78% | 22 min | 4.5% | 826 |
| Spirit Airlines | 72% | 24 min | 3.0% | 993 |
| American Airlines | 68% | 24 min | 3.2% | 6,300 |
| Frontier Airlines | 58% | 39 min | 4.1% | 631 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to LGA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 76% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 25 min |
| Friday | 68% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 29 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 operations24%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to LGA delayed?
- 29% of CLT–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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to LGA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 1,500 flights. 5 airlines flew CLT–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to LGA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to LGA?
- The scheduled CLT–LGA flight time averages 1h 52m over 544 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are CLT to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 CLT to LGA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 83%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,250 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.