New York (LGA) to New Orleans (MSY): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to New Orleans (MSY) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Delta Air Lines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 77% of the time.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,183 mi
Best airline from LGA to MSY
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 77% | 19 min | 3.3% | 1,507 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 25 min | 2.5% | 600 |
| Southwest Airlines | 62% | 27 min | 3.2% | 693 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to MSY
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 22 min |
| Friday | 71% | 26 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to MSY delayed?
- 28% of LGA–MSY 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to MSY?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 1,507 flights. 3 airlines flew LGA–MSY frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to MSY?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to MSY?
- The scheduled LGA–MSY flight time averages 3h 26m over 1,183 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are LGA to MSY 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 MSY?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,886 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.