Greensboro/High Point (GSO) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying GSO to LGA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.9%
- Flights/day
- 4.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 461 mi
Best airline from GSO to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 82% | 14 min | 4.7% | 472 |
| Republic Airways | 79% | 17 min | 5.0% | 3,420 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GSO to LGA
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 19 min |
| Friday | 77% | 19 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 19 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 operations26%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GSO to LGA delayed?
- 21% of GSO–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from GSO to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 472 flights. 2 airlines flew GSO–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GSO to LGA?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GSO to LGA?
- The scheduled GSO–LGA flight time averages 1h 40m over 461 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are GSO to LGA flights cancelled?
- 4.9% 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 GSO to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,894 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.