Roanoke (ROA) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Roanoke (ROA) to New York (LGA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 338 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 6.4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 34 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.93
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 405 mi
Best airline from ROA to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 92% | 10 min | 2.5% | 201 |
| Republic Airways | 64% | 42 min | 7.6% | 647 |
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 (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 35 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 49 min |
| Thursday | 64% | 34 min |
| Friday | 73% | 31 min |
| Saturdaybest | 77% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 44 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ROA to LGA delayed?
- 29% of ROA–LGA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 34 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 201 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 (59%). 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 29% of the time.
- How often are ROA to LGA flights cancelled?
- 6.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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 848 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.