Memphis (MEM) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying MEM to LGA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 82% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 963 mi
Best airline from MEM to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 12 min | 5.3% | 262 |
| Republic Airways | 81% | 15 min | 3.8% | 2,180 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MEM to LGA
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 17 min |
| Friday | 78% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft29%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MEM to LGA delayed?
- 19% of MEM–LGA 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MEM to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 262 flights. 2 airlines flew MEM–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MEM to LGA?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MEM to LGA?
- The scheduled MEM–LGA flight time averages 2h 44m over 963 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MEM to LGA flights cancelled?
- 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 MEM to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,443 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.