New York (LGA) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to Pittsburgh (PIT) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.9% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Flights/day
- 8.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 335 mi
Best airline from LGA to PIT
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 86% | 12 min | 6.0% | 250 |
| Republic Airways | 81% | 16 min | 3.9% | 5,639 |
| Spirit Airlines | 80% | 24 min | 4.1% | 121 |
| American Airlines | 78% | 32 min | 2.4% | 127 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 27 min | 2.4% | 170 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to PIT
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 80% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to PIT delayed?
- 20% of LGA–PIT 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to PIT?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 250 flights. 5 airlines flew LGA–PIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to PIT?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to PIT?
- The scheduled LGA–PIT flight time averages 1h 39m over 335 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are LGA to PIT flights cancelled?
- 3.9% 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 PIT?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,307 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.