New York (LGA) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–CVG: 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, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 585 mi
Best airline from LGA to CVG
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 82% | 15 min | 3.0% | 920 |
| Republic Airways | 79% | 16 min | 3.8% | 1,047 |
| Delta Air Lines | 70% | 26 min | 3.3% | 183 |
| Frontier Airlines | 68% | 30 min | 3.9% | 229 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to CVG
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 16 min |
| Friday | 76% | 22 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to CVG delayed?
- 22% of LGA–CVG 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 CVG?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 920 flights. 4 airlines flew LGA–CVG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to CVG?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to CVG?
- The scheduled LGA–CVG flight time averages 2h 15m over 585 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are LGA to CVG 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 CVG?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,399 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.