BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DSM→LGA

Des Moines, IA (DSM) to New York, NY (LGA) flight delay odds

78.9% of 261 official scheduled DSM-to-LGA flights arrived on time; 12.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.8% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
78.9%arrived on time
12.6%30+ min late
3.8%cancelled
261scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+1.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DSM to LGA?

Only Early morning met the DSM-to-LGA departure window threshold: 78.8% of 260 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning26078.8%12.7%3.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for DSM to LGA?

Among qualifying DSM-to-LGA weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 90.0% of 50 flights. Thursday was lowest at 71.4% across 49 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday4973.5%12.2%8.2%
Tuesday5080.0%12.0%4.0%
Wednesday5090.0%6.0%2.0%
Thursday4971.4%18.4%2.0%
Friday4983.7%8.2%4.1%

Which airline was most reliable for DSM to LGA?

Only Republic Airways met the DSM-to-LGA airline threshold: 78.9% of 261 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways26178.9%12.6%3.8%

Which month was most reliable for DSM to LGA?

Among qualifying DSM-to-LGA month results, June 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 92.3% of 26 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 50.0% across 22 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20252781.5%3.7%14.8%
August 20252676.9%19.2%3.8%
September 20252286.4%4.5%0.0%
October 20252378.3%8.7%0.0%
November 20251989.5%5.3%0.0%
January 20261872.2%22.2%5.6%
February 20262065.0%20.0%10.0%
March 20262250.0%27.3%9.1%
April 20262290.9%9.1%0.0%
May 20262286.4%9.1%0.0%
June 20262692.3%7.7%0.0%

What drove DSM to LGA delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DSM-to-LGA delay category, accounting for 48.5% of 3,257 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline48.5%
Late aircraft0.0%
National airspace16.1%
Weather35.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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