Wilmington (ILM) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on ILM–LGA: 5% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. 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
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 500 mi
Best airline from ILM to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 80% | 11 min | 3.6% | 505 |
| Republic Airways | 79% | 17 min | 5.3% | 2,096 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ILM to LGA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 19 min |
| Friday | 78% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 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 aircraft39%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ILM to LGA delayed?
- 21% of ILM–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ILM to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 505 flights. 2 airlines flew ILM–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ILM to LGA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ILM to LGA?
- The scheduled ILM–LGA flight time averages 1h 45m over 500 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are ILM to LGA flights cancelled?
- 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 ILM to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,601 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.