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.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 72% | 19 min | 5.1% | 1,305 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 70% | 40 min | 5.3% | 565 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to OKC
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 33 min |
| Friday | 73% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 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.
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Based on 1,870 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.