New York (LGA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying LGA to RDU isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.3%
- Flights/day
- 7.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 431 mi
Best airline from LGA to RDU
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 85% | 12 min | 3.8% | 1,054 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 83% | 13 min | 0.7% | 138 |
| Delta Air Lines | 81% | 14 min | 4.5% | 354 |
| Republic Airways | 76% | 16 min | 4.3% | 3,731 |
| Frontier Airlines | 70% | 36 min | 5.8% | 553 |
| American Airlines | 67% | 41 min | 3.9% | 406 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to RDU
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 18 min |
| Friday | 74% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft48%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to RDU delayed?
- 23% of LGA–RDU 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to RDU?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 1,054 flights. 6 airlines flew LGA–RDU frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to RDU?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to RDU?
- The scheduled LGA–RDU flight time averages 1h 51m over 431 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are LGA to RDU flights cancelled?
- 4.3% 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 RDU?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,236 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.