New York (LGA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying LGA to RDU isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.1% 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
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 7.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 431 mi
Best airline from LGA to RDU
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 85% | 12 min | 3.9% | 1,235 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 82% | 14 min | 0.7% | 142 |
| Delta Air Lines | 81% | 14 min | 4.5% | 358 |
| Republic Airways | 76% | 16 min | 4.1% | 3,545 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71% | 34 min | 5.7% | 583 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 36 min | 3.5% | 433 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to RDU
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 18 min |
| Friday | 75% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 20 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 1,235 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 4 p.m. have the worst (58%). 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 50m 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?
- 4.1% 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 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 6,296 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.