New York (LGA) to Knoxville (TYS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to Knoxville (TYS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 139 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 83% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.8% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.38
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 647 mi
Best airline from LGA to TYS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 8 min | 4.0% | 479 |
| Republic Airways | 80% | 13 min | 3.6% | 934 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to TYS
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 11 min |
| Friday | 76% | 16 min |
| Saturdaybest | 92% | 4 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather8%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to TYS delayed?
- 18% of LGA–TYS 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to TYS?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 479 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–TYS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to TYS?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to TYS?
- The scheduled LGA–TYS flight time averages 2h 20m over 647 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are LGA to TYS flights cancelled?
- 3.8% 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 TYS?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,413 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.