New York (LGA) to Columbia (CAE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying LGA to CAE isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 617 mi
Best airline from LGA to CAE
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 3.3% | 331 |
| Republic Airways | 76% | 18 min | 4.2% | 1,017 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to CAE
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 15 min |
| Friday | 76% | 18 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 18 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 system26%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to CAE delayed?
- 23% of LGA–CAE 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to CAE?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 331 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–CAE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to CAE?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to CAE?
- The scheduled LGA–CAE flight time averages 2h 11m over 617 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are LGA to CAE flights cancelled?
- 4% 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 CAE?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,348 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.