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New York (LGA) to Oklahoma City (OKC): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Delays are only half the story on LGA–OKC: 5.2% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%.

On-time
71%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
25 min
completed flights
Cancelled
5.2%
Flights/day
2.3
last 12 months
Duration
3h 55m
scheduled
Distance
1,341 mi

Best airline from LGA to OKC

2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Republic Airwaysmost reliable72%19 min5.1%1,305
SkyWest Airlines70%40 min5.3%565

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for LGA to OKC flights50%75%100%June 2024: 83% on-time (85 flights)83Jun 2024July 2024: 66% on-time (89 flights)66August 2024: 69% on-time (88 flights)69September 2024: 90% on-time (86 flights)90Sep 2024October 2024: 90% on-time (89 flights)90November 2024: 83% on-time (83 flights)83December 2024: 63% on-time (81 flights)63Dec 2024January 2025: 74% on-time (85 flights)74February 2025: 61% on-time (80 flights)61March 2025: 85% on-time (88 flights)85Mar 2025April 2025: 74% on-time (86 flights)74May 2025: 51% on-time (86 flights)51June 2025: 47% on-time (86 flights)47Jun 2025July 2025: 60% on-time (89 flights)60August 2025: 76% on-time (88 flights)76September 2025: 81% on-time (82 flights)81Sep 2025October 2025: 64% on-time (88 flights)64November 2025: 62% on-time (82 flights)62December 2025: 54% on-time (74 flights)54Dec 2025January 2026: 74% on-time (53 flights)74February 2026: 71% on-time (48 flights)71March 2026: 73% on-time (53 flights)73Mar 2026April 2026: 88% on-time (50 flights)88May 2026: 74% on-time (51 flights)74

Best time to fly from LGA to OKC

Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (66%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, LGA to OKC6 a.m.: 96% on-time (46 flights)67 a.m.: 75% on-time (113 flights)712 p.m.: 81% on-time (348 flights)121 p.m.: 74% on-time (195 flights)132 p.m.: 78% on-time (33 flights)145 p.m.: 46% on-time (23 flights)176 p.m.: 66% on-time (866 flights)187 p.m.: 67% on-time (180 flights)19scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday70%29 min
Tuesday75%21 min
Wednesday69%23 min
Thursday71%33 min
Friday73%25 min
Saturdaybest79%21 min
Sunday65%24 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft21%
  • Airline operations38%
  • National airspace system27%
  • Weather14%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from LGA to OKC delayed?
29% of LGA–OKC 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 25 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from LGA to OKC?
Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 72%, based on 1,305 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–OKC frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to OKC?
Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from LGA to OKC?
The scheduled LGA–OKC flight time averages 3h 55m over 1,341 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
How often are LGA to OKC flights cancelled?
5.2% 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 OKC?
June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 1,870 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.