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New York (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

New York (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 349 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.5% of scheduled flights never departed.

On-time
81%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
13 min
completed flights
Cancelled
3.5%
Flights/day
0.96
last 12 months
Duration
1h 32m
scheduled
Distance
305 mi

Best airline from LGA to CHO

2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Republic Airwaysmost reliable81%13 min2.2%696
Endeavor Air80%14 min5.2%535

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for LGA to CHO flights50%75%100%June 2024: 87% on-time (103 flights)87Jun 2024July 2024: 75% on-time (107 flights)75August 2024: 70% on-time (105 flights)70September 2024: 94% on-time (104 flights)94Sep 2024October 2024: 89% on-time (135 flights)89November 2024: 88% on-time (105 flights)88December 2024: 71% on-time (85 flights)71Dec 2024January 2025: 79% on-time (24 flights)79February 2025: 62% on-time (26 flights)62March 2025: 87% on-time (31 flights)87Mar 2025April 2025: 97% on-time (30 flights)97May 2025: 85% on-time (27 flights)85June 2025: 67% on-time (30 flights)67Jun 2025July 2025: 82% on-time (27 flights)82August 2025: 92% on-time (26 flights)92September 2025: 92% on-time (26 flights)92Sep 2025October 2025: 69% on-time (30 flights)69November 2025: 61% on-time (31 flights)61December 2025: 69% on-time (39 flights)69Dec 2025January 2026: 75% on-time (29 flights)75February 2026: 86% on-time (24 flights)86March 2026: 52% on-time (27 flights)52Mar 2026April 2026: 86% on-time (29 flights)86May 2026: 77% on-time (31 flights)77

Best time to fly from LGA to CHO

Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (73%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, LGA to CHO8 a.m.: 85% on-time (48 flights)89 a.m.: 91% on-time (87 flights)910 a.m.: 86% on-time (88 flights)1011 a.m.: 85% on-time (61 flights)1112 p.m.: 84% on-time (244 flights)121 p.m.: 74% on-time (96 flights)132 p.m.: 77% on-time (153 flights)143 p.m.: 83% on-time (104 flights)154 p.m.: 74% on-time (129 flights)168 p.m.: 78% on-time (33 flights)209 p.m.: 73% on-time (162 flights)21scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday82%10 min
Tuesdaybest84%12 min
Wednesday83%10 min
Thursday78%15 min
Friday75%15 min
Saturday78%27 min
Sunday82%10 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft55%
  • Airline operations15%
  • National airspace system28%
  • Weather2%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from LGA to CHO delayed?
19% of LGA–CHO 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 13 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from LGA to CHO?
Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 696 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–CHO frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to CHO?
Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from LGA to CHO?
The scheduled LGA–CHO flight time averages 1h 32m over 305 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
How often are LGA to CHO flights cancelled?
3.5% 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 CHO?
March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 1,231 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.