New York (LGA) to Madison (MSN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to Madison (MSN) has an unusually high scrub rate — 5.4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 812 mi
Best airline from LGA to MSN
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 74% | 21 min | 5.4% | 1,343 |
| Endeavor Air | 74% | 18 min | 6.9% | 130 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to MSN
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 27 min |
| Fridaybest | 79% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to MSN delayed?
- 25% of LGA–MSN 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to MSN?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 1,343 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–MSN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to MSN?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to MSN?
- The scheduled LGA–MSN flight time averages 2h 42m over 812 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are LGA to MSN flights cancelled?
- 5.4% 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 MSN?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 50-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,535 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.