Madison (MSN) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on MSN–LGA: 4% 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, 86% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 812 mi
Best airline from MSN to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 90% | 8 min | 5.3% | 131 |
| Republic Airways | 85% | 10 min | 3.9% | 1,342 |
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 | 87% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 8 min |
| Friday | 83% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 10 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 operations47%
- National airspace system37%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSN to LGA delayed?
- 14% of MSN–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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSN to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 131 flights. 2 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 14% of the time.
- How often are MSN 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 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 1,535 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.