New York (LGA) to Bangor (BGR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (LGA) to Bangor (BGR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 240 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 86% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.66
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 378 mi
Best airline from LGA to BGR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 87% | 13 min | 4.3% | 608 |
| Republic Airways | 85% | 11 min | 0.8% | 393 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to BGR
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 10 min |
| Friday | 82% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 91% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 90% | 10 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 operations27%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to BGR delayed?
- 14% of LGA–BGR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to BGR?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 608 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–BGR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to BGR?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to BGR?
- The scheduled LGA–BGR flight time averages 1h 35m over 378 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are LGA to BGR flights cancelled?
- 2.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LGA to BGR?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 77% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 18-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,001 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.