Best Time to Fly OMA to LGA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Eppley Airfield → LaGuardia
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
195 flights were scheduled from Omaha (OMA) to New York (LGA) in the last 12 months, and 76.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 80.0% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 74.2%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (91% on time) and July the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 3.1% (US average 1.8%).
OMA 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 | 80.0% | 87 min | 3.5% | 57 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74.2% | 61 min | 2.9% | 136 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 2 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly OMA to LGA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,170 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 90.0% | 2.4% | 370 |
| 7am–8am | 87.3% | 2.9% | 138 |
| 8am–9am | 94.4% | 1.4% | 73 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 11am–12pm | 92.3% | 1.1% | 93 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.0% | 6.1% | 82 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.0% | 1.6% | 190 |
| 2pm–3pm | 64.4% | 13.5% | 52 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 81.6% | 4.1% | 146 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on OMA 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) | Limited data | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 87.1% | -1.3 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.5% | -11.9 pts | 9.9% | 212 |
| All other days | 88.4% | — | 1.8% | 903 |
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).