New York (LGA) to Wilmington (ILM): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–ILM: 5.3% 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%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 500 mi
Best airline from LGA to ILM
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 82% | 12 min | 3.4% | 504 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 16 min | 5.8% | 2,095 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to ILM
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (95% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 16 min |
| Friday | 75% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 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 aircraft47%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to ILM delayed?
- 23% of LGA–ILM 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to ILM?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 504 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–ILM frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to ILM?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to ILM?
- The scheduled LGA–ILM flight time averages 1h 57m over 500 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are LGA to ILM flights cancelled?
- 5.3% 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 ILM?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,599 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.