Pittsburgh (PIT) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on PIT–LGA: 4% 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, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- Flights/day
- 8.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 335 mi
Best airline from PIT to LGA
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 14 min | 3.8% | 5,642 |
| Endeavor Air | 75% | 39 min | 6.4% | 250 |
| Spirit Airlines | 69% | 38 min | 5.8% | 121 |
| American Airlines | 66% | 39 min | 2.4% | 127 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 64% | 44 min | 7.6% | 170 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIT to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 19 min |
| Friday | 82% | 16 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft22%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system53%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIT to LGA delayed?
- 19% of PIT–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PIT to LGA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 5,642 flights. 5 airlines flew PIT–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIT to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PIT to LGA?
- The scheduled PIT–LGA flight time averages 1h 29m over 335 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are PIT to LGA flights cancelled?
- 4% 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 PIT to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,310 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.