Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying RDU to LGA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 80% of the time.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.7%
- Flights/day
- 7.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 431 mi
Best airline from RDU to LGA
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 80% | 19 min | 3.8% | 1,054 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 24 min | 2.9% | 138 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 29 min | 4.2% | 405 |
| Delta Air Lines | 73% | 26 min | 4.0% | 354 |
| Republic Airways | 71% | 24 min | 5.1% | 3,729 |
| Frontier Airlines | 58% | 32 min | 5.1% | 554 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RDU to LGA
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (40%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 24 min |
| Friday | 70% | 26 min |
| Saturdaybest | 78% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system44%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RDU to LGA delayed?
- 28% of RDU–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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RDU to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,054 flights. 6 airlines flew RDU–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RDU to LGA?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (40%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RDU to LGA?
- The scheduled RDU–LGA flight time averages 1h 42m over 431 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are RDU to LGA flights cancelled?
- 4.7% 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 RDU to LGA?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,234 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.