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.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 13 min | 2.2% | 696 |
| Endeavor Air | 80% | 14 min | 5.2% | 535 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to CHO
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 15 min |
| Friday | 75% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 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.
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Based on 1,231 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.