New York (LGA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying LGA to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Spirit Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 77% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 18
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,389 mi
Best airline from LGA to DFW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 16 min | 3.8% | 607 |
| Delta Air Lines | 74% | 20 min | 3.2% | 4,229 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 25 min | 3.9% | 8,618 |
| Frontier Airlines | 65% | 39 min | 5.7% | 682 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 24 min |
| Friday | 73% | 26 min |
| Saturdaybest | 76% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to DFW delayed?
- 28% of LGA–DFW 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to DFW?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 607 flights. 4 airlines flew LGA–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to DFW?
- The scheduled LGA–DFW flight time averages 4h 4m over 1,389 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are LGA to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.8% 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 DFW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 14,136 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.