New York (LGA) to Asheville (AVL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–AVL: 3.7% 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, 84% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 599 mi
Best airline from LGA to AVL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 8 min | 3.0% | 332 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 11 min | 4.0% | 904 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to AVL
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 9 min |
| Friday | 76% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to AVL delayed?
- 16% of LGA–AVL 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to AVL?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 332 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–AVL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to AVL?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to AVL?
- The scheduled LGA–AVL flight time averages 2h 12m over 599 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are LGA to AVL flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 LGA to AVL?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,236 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.