New York (LGA) to Memphis (MEM): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to Memphis (MEM) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.8% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 963 mi
Best airline from LGA to MEM
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 84% | 17 min | 4.9% | 263 |
| Republic Airways | 78% | 16 min | 4.8% | 2,181 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to MEM
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 16 min |
| Friday | 76% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to MEM delayed?
- 22% of LGA–MEM 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to MEM?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 263 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–MEM frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to MEM?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to MEM?
- The scheduled LGA–MEM flight time averages 3h 4m over 963 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are LGA to MEM flights cancelled?
- 4.8% 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 MEM?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,445 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.