New York (LGA) to Jacksonville (JAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying LGA to JAX isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 92% of the time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 834 mi
Best airline from LGA to JAX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 92% | 8 min | 1.2% | 166 |
| Republic Airways | 80% | 15 min | 4.2% | 1,041 |
| Delta Air Lines | 75% | 24 min | 4.2% | 165 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to JAX
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 14 min |
| Friday | 77% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to JAX delayed?
- 19% of LGA–JAX 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 JAX?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 166 flights. 3 airlines flew LGA–JAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to JAX?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 8 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 JAX?
- The scheduled LGA–JAX flight time averages 2h 43m over 834 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are LGA to JAX flights cancelled?
- 3.9% 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 JAX?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,372 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.