New York (LGA) to Jacksonville (JAX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying LGA to JAX isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% 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 91% of the time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 834 mi
Best airline from LGA to JAX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 91% | 9 min | 1.0% | 199 |
| Republic Airways | 80% | 16 min | 3.5% | 946 |
| Delta Air Lines | 75% | 24 min | 4.1% | 171 |
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 (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 89% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 14 min |
| Friday | 78% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather5%
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 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to JAX?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 199 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 (63%). 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 42m 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?
- 3.2% 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 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 1,316 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.