New York (LGA) to Roanoke (ROA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (LGA) to Roanoke (ROA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 338 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 74% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.93
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 405 mi
Best airline from LGA to ROA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 75% | 21 min | 4.0% | 200 |
| Republic Airways | 74% | 18 min | 4.0% | 647 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to ROA
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (77% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 19 min |
| Friday | 74% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations11%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to ROA delayed?
- 26% of LGA–ROA 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to ROA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 200 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–ROA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to ROA?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (77% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to ROA?
- The scheduled LGA–ROA flight time averages 1h 51m over 405 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are LGA to ROA flights cancelled?
- 4% 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 ROA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 847 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.