Miami (MIA) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying MIA to LGA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 17
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,096 mi
Best airline from MIA to LGA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 73% | 21 min | 2.7% | 3,800 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 25 min | 6.2% | 258 |
| American Airlines | 69% | 24 min | 3.0% | 6,866 |
| Spirit Airlines | 67% | 27 min | 4.9% | 917 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MIA to LGA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 75% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 25 min |
| Friday | 69% | 24 min |
| Saturdaybest | 75% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MIA to LGA delayed?
- 30% of MIA–LGA 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MIA to LGA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 73%, based on 3,800 flights. 4 airlines flew MIA–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MIA to LGA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MIA to LGA?
- The scheduled MIA–LGA flight time averages 3h 2m over 1,096 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are MIA to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 MIA to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 11,883 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.