Oklahoma City (OKC) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Oklahoma City (OKC) to New York (LGA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. SkyWest Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 89% of the time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,341 mi
Best airline from OKC to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 89% | 9 min | 1.4% | 565 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 21 min | 4.1% | 1,305 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OKC to LGA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 18 min |
| Friday | 77% | 29 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OKC to LGA delayed?
- 20% of OKC–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OKC to LGA?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 565 flights. 2 airlines flew OKC–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OKC to LGA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OKC to LGA?
- The scheduled OKC–LGA flight time averages 3h 22m over 1,341 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are OKC to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.3% 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 OKC to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,870 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.