Tulsa (TUL) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Tulsa (TUL) to New York (LGA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.7% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 82% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,231 mi
Best airline from TUL to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 86% | 6 min | 0.0% | 110 |
| Republic Airways | 81% | 18 min | 4.1% | 973 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TUL to LGA
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 87% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 17 min |
| Friday | 87% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TUL to LGA delayed?
- 18% of TUL–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 TUL to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 110 flights. 2 airlines flew TUL–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TUL to LGA?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TUL to LGA?
- The scheduled TUL–LGA flight time averages 3h 10m over 1,231 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are TUL to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 TUL to LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,083 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.