New York (LGA) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly LGA to MSP matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 94% on-time in September 2025 to just 72% in December 2025. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 5.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,020 mi
Best airline from LGA to MSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 88% | 7 min | 3.3% | 666 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82% | 17 min | 1.9% | 3,727 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 13 min |
| Friday | 82% | 16 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather1%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to MSP delayed?
- 17% of LGA–MSP 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to MSP?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 666 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to MSP?
- The scheduled LGA–MSP flight time averages 3h 9m over 1,020 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are LGA to MSP flights cancelled?
- 2.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LGA to MSP?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,394 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.