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

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

61.9% of 260 official scheduled LGA-to-DSM flights arrived on time; 23.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 5.0% 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 SIGNALHigher disruption
61.9%arrived on time
23.1%30+ min late
5.0%cancelled
260scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted1.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LGA to DSM?

Only Evening met the LGA-to-DSM departure window threshold: 62.3% of 257 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Evening25762.3%22.6%5.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for LGA to DSM?

Among qualifying LGA-to-DSM weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 72.5% of 51 flights. Sunday was lowest at 56.2% across 48 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday4967.3%16.3%4.1%
Tuesday5172.5%21.6%2.0%
Wednesday4957.1%28.6%4.1%
Thursday4856.2%22.9%6.2%
Sunday4856.2%25.0%6.2%

Which airline was most reliable for LGA to DSM?

Only Republic Airways met the LGA-to-DSM airline threshold: 61.9% of 260 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways26061.9%23.1%5.0%

Which month was most reliable for LGA to DSM?

Among qualifying LGA-to-DSM month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 85.0% of 20 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 37.0% across 27 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20252737.0%29.6%29.6%
August 20252680.8%11.5%0.0%
September 20252268.2%22.7%4.5%
October 20252259.1%27.3%0.0%
November 20252045.0%45.0%0.0%
January 20261855.6%11.1%5.6%
February 20262085.0%0.0%10.0%
March 20262356.5%30.4%0.0%
April 20262272.7%13.6%0.0%
May 20262268.2%22.7%0.0%
June 20262665.4%26.9%3.8%

What drove LGA to DSM delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded LGA-to-DSM delay category, accounting for 55.6% of 5,143 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline4.2%
Late aircraft55.6%
National airspace34.2%
Weather5.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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