Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to New York (LGA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Delta Air Lines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 77% of the time.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 19
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,389 mi
Best airline from DFW to LGA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 77% | 22 min | 3.1% | 4,112 |
| Spirit Airlines | 75% | 19 min | 2.6% | 650 |
| American Airlines | 69% | 22 min | 3.5% | 8,183 |
| Frontier Airlines | 60% | 29 min | 4.0% | 653 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to LGA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 21 min |
| Friday | 70% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 76% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 28 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?
- 29% of DFW–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to LGA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 4,112 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 5 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (60%). 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 29% of the time.
- How often are DFW to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 DFW to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 13,598 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.