New York (LGA) to Buffalo (BUF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–BUF: 4.7% 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, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 89% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.7%
- Flights/day
- 4.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 292 mi
Best airline from LGA to BUF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 89% | 9 min | 2.7% | 409 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 16 min | 4.9% | 3,316 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to BUF
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 17 min |
| Friday | 78% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system24%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. 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 89%, based on 409 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 (93% 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 31m 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?
- 4.7% 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 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 3,778 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.