Roanoke (ROA) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Roanoke (ROA) to New York (LGA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 347 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 69% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 7% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 7.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.95
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 405 mi
Best airline from ROA to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 92% | 10 min | 2.9% | 172 |
| Republic Airways | 63% | 40 min | 8.1% | 683 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ROA to LGA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 69% | 36 min |
| Wednesday | 63% | 47 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 37 min |
| Friday | 73% | 24 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 46 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ROA to LGA delayed?
- 31% of ROA–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 33 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ROA to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 172 flights. 2 airlines flew ROA–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ROA to LGA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% 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 ROA to LGA?
- The scheduled ROA–LGA flight time averages 1h 40m over 405 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are ROA to LGA flights cancelled?
- 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 ROA to LGA?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 26% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 66-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 855 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.