Jacksonville (JAX) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on JAX–LGA: 3.1% 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, 86% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 94% of the time.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 834 mi
Best airline from JAX to LGA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 94% | 16 min | 1.7% | 172 |
| Republic Airways | 85% | 12 min | 3.1% | 1,033 |
| Delta Air Lines | 79% | 27 min | 4.2% | 165 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAX to LGA
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 15 min |
| Friday | 85% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAX to LGA delayed?
- 15% of JAX–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 JAX to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 94%, based on 172 flights. 3 airlines flew JAX–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAX to LGA?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JAX to LGA?
- The scheduled JAX–LGA flight time averages 2h 24m over 834 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are JAX to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 JAX to LGA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 75% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,370 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.