Best Time to Fly RIC to LGA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Richmond International → LaGuardia
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,278 flights were scheduled from Richmond (RIC) to New York (LGA) in the last 12 months, and 73.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 74.3% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 50.6%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and December the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 5.7% (US average 1.8%).
RIC 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 | 74.3% | 79 min | 5.8% | 2,190 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 50.6% | 94 min | 3.4% | 88 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RIC to LGA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,061 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 6am–7am | 86.5% | 2.9% | 869 |
| 7am–8am | 86.4% | 3.9% | 206 |
| 8am–9am | 81.0% | 6.3% | 174 |
| 9am–10am | 88.6% | 0.5% | 221 |
| 10am–11am | 81.1% | 4.1% | 437 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.7% | 2.2% | 269 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.5% | 1.1% | 92 |
| 1pm–2pm | 49.9% | 5.0% | 363 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.0% | 5.5% | 55 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.6% | 3.0% | 328 |
| 4pm–5pm | 86.1% | 1.6% | 124 |
| 5pm–6pm | 59.7% | 3.9% | 258 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.2% | 10.1% | 138 |
| 7pm–8pm | 62.8% | 13.0% | 501 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 14 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RIC 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) | 81.2% | +5.3 pts | 0.0% | 85 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.4% | -4.4 pts | 2.0% | 100 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.4% | -5.5 pts | 9.6% | 717 |
| All other days | 75.9% | — | 3.9% | 3,159 |
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).