Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to New York (LGA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.7% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Delta Air Lines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 76% of the time.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 18
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,389 mi
Best airline from DFW to LGA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 76% | 23 min | 3.4% | 4,228 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74% | 19 min | 2.8% | 609 |
| American Airlines | 67% | 23 min | 3.8% | 8,621 |
| Frontier Airlines | 58% | 30 min | 4.5% | 683 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 22 min |
| Friday | 69% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 75% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 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 aircraft38%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to LGA delayed?
- 30% of DFW–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to LGA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 4,228 flights. 4 airlines flew DFW–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to LGA?
- The scheduled DFW–LGA flight time averages 3h 27m over 1,389 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are DFW to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 DFW to LGA?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 14,141 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.