New York (LGA) to Bangor (BGR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to Bangor (BGR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 259 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
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.71
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 378 mi
Best airline from LGA to BGR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 10 min | 4.1% | 518 |
| Republic Airways | 84% | 12 min | 1.5% | 482 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to BGR
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 10 min |
| Friday | 82% | 18 min |
| Saturdaybest | 94% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 6 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather9%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to BGR?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 518 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 1 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (67%). 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 36m 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?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LGA to BGR?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,000 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.