Richmond (RIC) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on RIC–LGA: 4.8% 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, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 75% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.8%
- Flights/day
- 6.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 291 mi
Best airline from RIC to LGA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 75% | 20 min | 4.9% | 3,643 |
| Endeavor Air | 74% | 20 min | 4.1% | 464 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 51% | 47 min | 3.4% | 88 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RIC to LGA
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 23 min |
| Friday | 72% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 82% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system41%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RIC to LGA delayed?
- 26% of RIC–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RIC to LGA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 3,643 flights. 3 airlines flew RIC–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RIC to LGA?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 1 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 RIC to LGA?
- The scheduled RIC–LGA flight time averages 1h 22m over 291 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are RIC to LGA flights cancelled?
- 4.8% 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 RIC to LGA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,231 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.