Knoxville (TYS) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Knoxville (TYS) to New York (LGA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 139 departures over the past year, roughly 3 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: 3.5% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.38
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 647 mi
Best airline from TYS to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 90% | 8 min | 4.2% | 479 |
| Republic Airways | 78% | 20 min | 3.2% | 934 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TYS to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 22 min |
| Friday | 82% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 22 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 operations29%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TYS to LGA delayed?
- 18% of TYS–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TYS to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 479 flights. 2 airlines flew TYS–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TYS to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TYS to LGA?
- The scheduled TYS–LGA flight time averages 2h 3m over 647 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are TYS to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 TYS to LGA?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,413 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.