Cincinnati (CVG) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to New York (LGA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 316 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.2% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.87
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 585 mi
Best airline from CVG to LGA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 86% | 12 min | 3.2% | 791 |
| Republic Airways | 80% | 14 min | 3.1% | 991 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 25 min | 3.3% | 183 |
| Frontier Airlines | 76% | 20 min | 3.5% | 200 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 14 min |
| Friday | 78% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 91% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system36%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to LGA delayed?
- 18% of CVG–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 791 flights. 4 airlines flew CVG–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 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 CVG to LGA?
- The scheduled CVG–LGA flight time averages 1h 59m over 585 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are CVG to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 CVG to LGA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,184 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.