Martha's Vineyard (MVY) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Martha's Vineyard (MVY) to New York (LGA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 318 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.87
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 175 mi
Best airline from MVY to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 78% | 22 min | 4.3% | 601 |
| JetBlue Airways | 72% | 33 min | 4.9% | 102 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MVY to LGA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 33 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 25 min |
| Friday | 71% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MVY to LGA delayed?
- 23% of MVY–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MVY to LGA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 601 flights. 2 airlines flew MVY–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MVY to LGA?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MVY to LGA?
- The scheduled MVY–LGA flight time averages 1h 14m over 175 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are MVY to LGA flights cancelled?
- 4.4% 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 day of the week is most reliable for MVY to LGA?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 85% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 71%.
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Based on 703 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.