New York (LGA) to Miami (MIA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying LGA to MIA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 16
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,096 mi
Best airline from LGA to MIA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 74% | 26 min | 3.1% | 7,211 |
| Spirit Airlines | 73% | 22 min | 3.8% | 886 |
| Delta Air Lines | 72% | 22 min | 2.7% | 3,973 |
| Frontier Airlines | 69% | 59 min | 5.4% | 258 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to MIA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 31 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 30 min |
| Friday | 74% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to MIA delayed?
- 27% of LGA–MIA 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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to MIA?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 7,211 flights. 4 airlines flew LGA–MIA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to MIA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to MIA?
- The scheduled LGA–MIA flight time averages 3h 18m over 1,096 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are LGA to MIA flights cancelled?
- 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 MIA?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 12,365 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.