Madison (MSN) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on MSN–LGA: 3.7% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 85% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 812 mi
Best airline from MSN to LGA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 89% | 9 min | 4.2% | 166 |
| Republic Airways | 85% | 10 min | 3.7% | 1,220 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 82% | 22 min | 3.8% | 79 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSN to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 9 min |
| Friday | 82% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft9%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system41%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSN to LGA delayed?
- 15% of MSN–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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSN to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 166 flights. 3 airlines flew MSN–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSN to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSN to LGA?
- The scheduled MSN–LGA flight time averages 2h 19m over 812 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are MSN to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 MSN to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,468 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.