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New York (LGA) to Tulsa (TUL): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Delays are only half the story on LGA–TUL: 5.2% 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
18 min
completed flights
Cancelled
5.2%
Flights/day
1.6
last 12 months
Duration
3h 40m
scheduled
Distance
1,231 mi

Best airline from LGA to TUL

2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Endeavor Airmost reliable76%14 min0.0%110
Republic Airways72%19 min5.9%884

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for LGA to TUL flights50%75%100%June 2024: 73% on-time (25 flights)73Jun 2024July 2024: 56% on-time (27 flights)56August 2024: 76% on-time (26 flights)76September 2024: 85% on-time (54 flights)85Sep 2024October 2024: 90% on-time (58 flights)90November 2024: 81% on-time (53 flights)81December 2024: 60% on-time (50 flights)60Dec 2024January 2025: 63% on-time (27 flights)63February 2025: 74% on-time (24 flights)74March 2025: 83% on-time (26 flights)83Mar 2025April 2025: 58% on-time (26 flights)58May 2025: 30% on-time (26 flights)30June 2025: 39% on-time (30 flights)39Jun 2025July 2025: 62% on-time (31 flights)62August 2025: 87% on-time (31 flights)87September 2025: 82% on-time (46 flights)82Sep 2025October 2025: 59% on-time (52 flights)59November 2025: 71% on-time (54 flights)71December 2025: 60% on-time (55 flights)60Dec 2025January 2026: 80% on-time (56 flights)80February 2026: 75% on-time (52 flights)75March 2026: 70% on-time (58 flights)70Mar 2026April 2026: 87% on-time (53 flights)87May 2026: 79% on-time (54 flights)79

Best time to fly from LGA to TUL

Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (82% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (57%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, LGA to TUL11 a.m.: 75% on-time (67 flights)1112 p.m.: 80% on-time (118 flights)122 p.m.: 82% on-time (63 flights)145 p.m.: 57% on-time (86 flights)176 p.m.: 71% on-time (374 flights)187 p.m.: 71% on-time (189 flights)198 p.m.: 63% on-time (55 flights)20scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday71%21 min
Tuesday76%17 min
Wednesday75%17 min
Thursday68%20 min
Friday75%14 min
Saturdaybest81%12 min
Sunday64%22 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft50%
  • Airline operations17%
  • National airspace system25%
  • Weather7%

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 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 18 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?
5.2% 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 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.

Based on 994 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.