Cincinnati (CVG) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on CVG–LGA: 3% 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, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 585 mi
Best airline from CVG to LGA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 85% | 14 min | 3.0% | 921 |
| Republic Airways | 80% | 15 min | 3.1% | 1,046 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 25 min | 3.3% | 183 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 23 min | 3.0% | 230 |
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 (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 14 min |
| Friday | 78% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 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 aircraft30%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system39%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to LGA delayed?
- 19% of CVG–LGA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 921 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 (66%). 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 19% of the time.
- How often are CVG to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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 2,399 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.