New York (LGA) to Little Rock (LIT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to Little Rock (LIT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 312 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 69% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 5.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.85
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,085 mi
Best airline from LGA to LIT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 69% | 23 min | 6.0% | 651 |
| Endeavor Air | 69% | 24 min | 2.0% | 147 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to LIT
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (78% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 31 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 23 min |
| Friday | 72% | 18 min |
| Saturdaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to LIT delayed?
- 31% of LGA–LIT 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to LIT?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 69%, based on 651 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–LIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to LIT?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to LIT?
- The scheduled LGA–LIT flight time averages 3h 23m over 1,085 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are LGA to LIT 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 LIT?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 40% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 51-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 798 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.