Best Time to Fly LGA to ILM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
LaGuardia → Wilmington International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,027 flights were scheduled from New York (LGA) to Wilmington (ILM) in the last 12 months, and 74.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and July the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 6.6% (US average 1.8%).
LGA to ILM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 74.9% | 70 min | 6.6% | 1,027 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LGA to ILM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,421 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 85.4% | 2.0% | 98 |
| 9am–10am | 83.8% | 2.8% | 598 |
| 10am–11am | 77.0% | 0.0% | 87 |
| 11am–12pm | 67.7% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 12pm–1pm | 95.0% | 2.4% | 41 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.8% | 0.0% | 94 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.6% | 6.1% | 297 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.6% | 5.8% | 326 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.8% | 5.5% | 110 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 72.2% | 5.3% | 57 |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.7% | 11.7% | 343 |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.9% | 5.7% | 332 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 3 | |
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 ILM
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) | 86.0% | +6.4 pts | 0.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.7% | -13.0 pts | 1.2% | 82 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.7% | -9.9 pts | 13.1% | 389 |
| All other days | 79.6% | — | 3.8% | 1,900 |
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).