Oklahoma City (OKC) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Oklahoma City (OKC) to New York (LGA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.8% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 80% 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
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,341 mi
Best airline from OKC to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 89% | 8 min | 1.3% | 535 |
| Republic Airways | 76% | 23 min | 4.7% | 1,356 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OKC to LGA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 19 min |
| Friday | 76% | 33 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft28%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather13%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 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 535 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 (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.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?
- 3.8% 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 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 1,891 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.