New York (LGA) to Charleston (CHS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–CHS: 4.2% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 641 mi
Best airline from LGA to CHS
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 80% | 16 min | 8.2% | 414 |
| Spirit Airlines | 79% | 15 min | 1.9% | 207 |
| Republic Airways | 76% | 19 min | 4.5% | 1,300 |
| Delta Air Lines | 74% | 20 min | 2.0% | 783 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to CHS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 17 min |
| Friday | 72% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to CHS delayed?
- 24% of LGA–CHS 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to CHS?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 414 flights. 4 airlines flew LGA–CHS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to CHS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (91% 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 CHS?
- The scheduled LGA–CHS flight time averages 2h 19m over 641 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are LGA to CHS flights cancelled?
- 4.2% 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 CHS?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,704 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.