New York (LGA) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–PBI: 3% 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, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 8.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,035 mi
Best airline from LGA to PBI
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 73% | 26 min | 2.4% | 759 |
| Delta Air Lines | 71% | 23 min | 3.1% | 3,087 |
| JetBlue Airways | 68% | 26 min | 2.9% | 2,226 |
| Republic Airways | 66% | 16 min | 5.2% | 116 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to PBI
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 26 min |
| Friday | 70% | 24 min |
| Saturdaybest | 77% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to PBI delayed?
- 30% of LGA–PBI 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to PBI?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 73%, based on 759 flights. 4 airlines flew LGA–PBI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to PBI?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 6 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 PBI?
- The scheduled LGA–PBI flight time averages 3h 3m over 1,035 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are LGA to PBI flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 PBI?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,208 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.