Milwaukee (MKE) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying MKE to LGA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 738 mi
Best airline from MKE to LGA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 14 min | 1.2% | 488 |
| Endeavor Air | 85% | 11 min | 3.3% | 300 |
| Republic Airways | 81% | 17 min | 6.4% | 1,147 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MKE to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 87% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 16 min |
| Friday | 81% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft16%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MKE to LGA delayed?
- 17% of MKE–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 MKE to LGA?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 488 flights. 3 airlines flew MKE–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MKE to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MKE to LGA?
- The scheduled MKE–LGA flight time averages 2h 18m over 738 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are MKE to LGA flights cancelled?
- 4.6% 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 MKE to LGA?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,935 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.