Rochester (ROC) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Rochester (ROC) to New York (LGA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 120 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.6% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.33
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 254 mi
Best airline from ROC to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 85% | 13 min | 4.2% | 473 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 72% | 26 min | 2.4% | 167 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ROC to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 16 min |
| Friday | 84% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations57%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ROC to LGA delayed?
- 18% of ROC–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ROC to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 473 flights. 2 airlines flew ROC–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ROC to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ROC to LGA?
- The scheduled ROC–LGA flight time averages 1h 20m over 254 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are ROC to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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 ROC to LGA?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 659 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.