New York (LGA) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–CMH: 3.5% 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, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 8.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 479 mi
Best airline from LGA to CMH
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 16 min | 3.5% | 539 |
| Republic Airways | 80% | 16 min | 3.5% | 5,839 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to CMH
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 16 min |
| Friday | 78% | 18 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to CMH delayed?
- 20% of LGA–CMH 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to CMH?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 539 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–CMH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to CMH?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to CMH?
- The scheduled LGA–CMH flight time averages 1h 57m over 479 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are LGA to CMH 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 CMH?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,404 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.