Best Time to Fly MSP to LGA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → LaGuardia
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,846 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to New York (LGA) in the last 12 months, and 80.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 89.5% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 79.8%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and December the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 2.9% (US average 1.8%).
MSP to LGA 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 | 89.5% | 26 min | 2.6% | 39 |
| Delta Air Lines | 79.8% | 65 min | 2.9% | 1,807 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to LGA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,187 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.6% | 3.1% | 159 |
| 7am–8am | 89.4% | 1.7% | 473 |
| 8am–9am | 84.8% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 9am–10am | 89.0% | 0.6% | 311 |
| 10am–11am | 82.0% | 1.5% | 648 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.0% | 1.6% | 61 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.3% | 2.2% | 679 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.4% | 1.3% | 714 |
| 4pm–5pm | 89.1% | 3.4% | 59 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.5% | 6.7% | 255 |
| 6pm–7pm | 87.0% | 4.2% | 48 |
| 7pm–8pm | 78.4% | 1.6% | 547 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.6% | 3.3% | 180 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP to LGA
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) | 62.3% | -19.1 pts | 0.0% | 77 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.5% | -5.0 pts | 1.3% | 155 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.7% | -5.8 pts | 5.3% | 721 |
| All other days | 81.5% | — | 1.4% | 3,234 |
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).