New York (LGA) to Oklahoma City (OKC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–OKC: 5.4% 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
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,341 mi
Best airline from LGA to OKC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 72% | 20 min | 5.6% | 1,355 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 70% | 40 min | 4.9% | 535 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to OKC
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 32 min |
| Friday | 73% | 26 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 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 aircraft23%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather13%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 26 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 1,355 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 7 p.m. have the worst (64%). 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 56m 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?
- 5.4% 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 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.
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Based on 1,890 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.