Columbus (CMH) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying CMH to LGA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.5% 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%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 8.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 479 mi
Best airline from CMH to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 14 min | 3.5% | 5,838 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77% | 17 min | 3.3% | 542 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CMH to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 13 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system51%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CMH to LGA delayed?
- 19% of CMH–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CMH to LGA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 5,838 flights. 2 airlines flew CMH–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CMH to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CMH to LGA?
- The scheduled CMH–LGA flight time averages 1h 48m over 479 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are CMH to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 CMH to LGA?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,404 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.