Key West (EYW) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Key West (EYW) to New York (LGA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 363 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 69% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.9% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.99
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,207 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EYW to LGA
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 22 min |
| Fridaybest | 80% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 33 min |
| Sunday | 55% | 46 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EYW to LGA delayed?
- 31% of EYW–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 25 minutes.
- How long is the flight from EYW to LGA?
- The scheduled EYW–LGA flight time averages 3h 12m over 1,207 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are EYW to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.9% 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 EYW to LGA?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 675 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.