New York (LGA) to Cleveland (CLE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–CLE: 4.5% 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, 78% land on time, below the national average of 78%. SkyWest Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 87% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.5%
- Flights/day
- 4.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 419 mi
Best airline from LGA to CLE
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 14 min | 0.0% | 103 |
| Endeavor Air | 85% | 11 min | 4.1% | 460 |
| Republic Airways | 78% | 15 min | 4.6% | 3,317 |
| Frontier Airlines | 65% | 36 min | 5.1% | 489 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to CLE
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 18 min |
| Friday | 76% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to CLE delayed?
- 23% of LGA–CLE 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to CLE?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 103 flights. 4 airlines flew LGA–CLE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to CLE?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to CLE?
- The scheduled LGA–CLE flight time averages 1h 50m over 419 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are LGA to CLE flights cancelled?
- 4.5% 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 CLE?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,369 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.