Hilton Head (HHH) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Hilton Head (HHH) to New York (LGA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 197 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 62% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.5% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 62%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 54 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.54
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 701 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HHH to LGA
Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (82% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 54 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 72% | 41 min |
| Wednesday | 63% | 40 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 74 min |
| Friday | 64% | 35 min |
| Saturday | 58% | 103 min |
| Sunday | 49% | 30 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 operations46%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HHH to LGA delayed?
- 38% of HHH–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 54 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HHH to LGA?
- Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HHH to LGA?
- The scheduled HHH–LGA flight time averages 2h 10m over 701 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 38% of the time.
- How often are HHH to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 HHH to LGA?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 36% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 53-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 424 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.