Best Time to Fly LGA to CMH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
LaGuardia → John Glenn Columbus International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,047 flights were scheduled from New York (LGA) to Columbus (CMH) in the last 12 months, and 77.9% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Spirit Airlines led with 82.9% on time and Republic Airways was last with 77.6%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 4.6% (US average 1.8%).
LGA to CMH on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | 82.9% | 57 min | 2.6% | 156 |
| Republic Airways | 77.6% | 80 min | 4.8% | 2,887 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LGA to CMH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,153 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 93.9% | 2.9% | 68 |
| 6am–7am | 93.7% | 1.3% | 226 |
| 7am–8am | 85.4% | 2.6% | 500 |
| 8am–9am | 88.5% | 3.0% | 497 |
| 9am–10am | 80.4% | 2.9% | 279 |
| 10am–11am | 81.3% | 1.3% | 157 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.6% | 2.0% | 510 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.6% | 2.0% | 456 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.2% | 1.6% | 429 |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.8% | 3.4% | 415 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.2% | 4.8% | 208 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.1% | 3.8% | 266 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.7% | 4.2% | 1,016 |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.6% | 6.3% | 222 |
| 7pm–8pm | 71.4% | 7.3% | 694 |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.4% | 2.9% | 210 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LGA to CMH
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 86.4% | +5.5 pts | 0.0% | 125 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.6% | -3.4 pts | 3.1% | 162 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.2% | -6.7 pts | 8.3% | 960 |
| All other days | 80.9% | — | 2.7% | 4,906 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).