New York (LGA) to Buffalo (BUF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–BUF: 4.5% 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, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 88% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.5%
- Flights/day
- 5.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 292 mi
Best airline from LGA to BUF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 10 min | 3.0% | 469 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 15 min | 4.7% | 3,206 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to BUF
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 18 min |
| Friday | 78% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft46%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to BUF delayed?
- 22% of LGA–BUF 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to BUF?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 469 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–BUF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to BUF?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 8 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 BUF?
- The scheduled LGA–BUF flight time averages 1h 30m over 292 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are LGA to BUF flights cancelled?
- 4.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from LGA to BUF?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,728 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.