West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on PBI–LGA: 3.3% 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, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Delta Air Lines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 73% of the time.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 8.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,035 mi
Best airline from PBI to LGA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 73% | 20 min | 3.3% | 3,208 |
| JetBlue Airways | 71% | 24 min | 3.3% | 2,276 |
| American Airlines | 66% | 34 min | 2.6% | 759 |
| Republic Airways | 62% | 39 min | 7.0% | 185 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PBI to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 30 min |
| Friday | 72% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 78% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PBI to LGA delayed?
- 29% of PBI–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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PBI to LGA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 73%, based on 3,208 flights. 4 airlines flew PBI–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PBI to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PBI to LGA?
- The scheduled PBI–LGA flight time averages 2h 50m over 1,035 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are PBI to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.3% 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 PBI to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,448 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.