New York (LGA) to Columbia (CAE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying LGA to CAE isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 78% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 617 mi
Best airline from LGA to CAE
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 82% | 13 min | 3.9% | 386 |
| Republic Airways | 76% | 17 min | 3.2% | 928 |
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 (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 18 min |
| Friday | 77% | 16 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft46%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to CAE delayed?
- 22% of LGA–CAE 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to CAE?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 386 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 (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 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 22% of the time.
- How often are LGA to CAE flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 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 1,314 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.