New York (LGA) to Milwaukee (MKE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (LGA) to Milwaukee (MKE) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 738 mi
Best airline from LGA to MKE
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 89% | 9 min | 2.3% | 350 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 13 min | 5.0% | 926 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 21 min | 1.5% | 546 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to MKE
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 18 min |
| Friday | 75% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to MKE delayed?
- 17% of LGA–MKE 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to MKE?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 350 flights. 3 airlines flew LGA–MKE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to MKE?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to MKE?
- The scheduled LGA–MKE flight time averages 2h 38m over 738 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are LGA to MKE flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 MKE?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,822 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.