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

Data through July 2026

New York (LGA) to Charlottesville (CHO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 352 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.5% of scheduled flights never departed.

On-time
80%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
14 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Republic Airwaysmost reliable80%13 min2.6%728
Endeavor Air79%14 min5.0%460

Monthly on-time trend

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

Best time to fly from LGA to CHO

Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (88% 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.: 88% on-time (67 flights)910 a.m.: 86% on-time (88 flights)1011 a.m.: 75% on-time (36 flights)1112 p.m.: 82% on-time (266 flights)121 p.m.: 77% on-time (134 flights)132 p.m.: 77% on-time (152 flights)143 p.m.: 84% on-time (100 flights)154 p.m.: 74% on-time (104 flights)168 p.m.: 79% on-time (28 flights)209 p.m.: 73% on-time (142 flights)21scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday82%11 min
Tuesdaybest83%13 min
Wednesday82%10 min
Thursday76%18 min
Friday75%14 min
Saturday80%28 min
Sunday81%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 aircraft56%
  • Airline operations15%
  • National airspace system27%
  • Weather3%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from LGA to CHO delayed?
20% of LGA–CHO 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 14 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from LGA to CHO?
Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 728 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 (88% 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 20% of the time.
How often are LGA to CHO flights cancelled?
3.5% 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 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 1,188 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.