Miami (MIA) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 16
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,096 mi
Best airline from MIA to LGA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 74% | 21 min | 2.8% | 3,953 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 25 min | 6.2% | 258 |
| American Airlines | 68% | 25 min | 2.9% | 7,211 |
| Spirit Airlines | 67% | 28 min | 4.8% | 887 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MIA to LGA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 74% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 25 min |
| Friday | 68% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 74% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations28%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MIA to LGA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 3,953 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 (89% on-time), while departures around 7 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 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 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from 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 12,346 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.