New Orleans (MSY) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New Orleans (MSY) to New York (LGA) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 91% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 49% — a 41-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,183 mi
Best airline from MSY to LGA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 77% | 21 min | 3.0% | 1,449 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 16 min | 2.4% | 666 |
| American Airlines | 62% | 40 min | 2.4% | 547 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSY to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 20 min |
| Friday | 69% | 32 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSY to LGA delayed?
- 27% of MSY–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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSY to LGA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 1,449 flights. 3 airlines flew MSY–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSY to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSY to LGA?
- The scheduled MSY–LGA flight time averages 2h 55m over 1,183 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are MSY to LGA flights cancelled?
- 2.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSY to LGA?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,752 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.