New York (LGA) to Tulsa (TUL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–TUL: 5.4% 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, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,231 mi
Best airline from LGA to TUL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 76% | 14 min | 0.0% | 110 |
| Republic Airways | 72% | 20 min | 6.0% | 973 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to TUL
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (82% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 22 min |
| Friday | 75% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 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 aircraft49%
- Airline operations14%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to TUL delayed?
- 28% of LGA–TUL 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to TUL?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 110 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–TUL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to TUL?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to TUL?
- The scheduled LGA–TUL flight time averages 3h 40m over 1,231 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are LGA to TUL flights cancelled?
- 5.4% 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 TUL?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 30% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 59-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,083 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.