Des Moines (DSM) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Des Moines (DSM) to New York (LGA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 261 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 83% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.72
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,031 mi
Best airline from DSM to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 83% | 13 min | 3.6% | 303 |
| Republic Airways | 83% | 14 min | 2.5% | 629 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DSM to LGA
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft12%
- Airline operations55%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DSM to LGA delayed?
- 17% of DSM–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 DSM to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 303 flights. 2 airlines flew DSM–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DSM to LGA?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DSM to LGA?
- The scheduled DSM–LGA flight time averages 2h 43m over 1,031 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are DSM to LGA flights cancelled?
- 2.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DSM to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 932 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.