New York (LGA) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–CLT: 3.4% 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, no worse than the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 12
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 544 mi
Best airline from LGA to CLT
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 85% | 10 min | 4.5% | 828 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 14 min | 3.3% | 1,499 |
| American Airlines | 78% | 24 min | 3.3% | 6,304 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77% | 20 min | 3.7% | 993 |
| Frontier Airlines | 65% | 29 min | 3.3% | 630 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to CLT
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 21 min |
| Friday | 77% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to CLT delayed?
- 22% of LGA–CLT 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to CLT?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 828 flights. 5 airlines flew LGA–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to CLT?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to CLT?
- The scheduled LGA–CLT flight time averages 2h 9m over 544 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are LGA to CLT flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,254 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.