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

Memphis, TN (MEM) to New York, NY (LGA) flight delay odds

75.8% of 1,033 official scheduled MEM-to-LGA flights arrived on time; 15.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.1% 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
75.8%arrived on time
15.4%30+ min late
4.1%cancelled
1,033scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+6.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MEM to LGA?

Among qualifying MEM-to-LGA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.7% of 377 flights. Evening was lowest at 62.5% across 200 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning37786.7%6.9%3.4%
Late morning19678.6%12.8%2.0%
Afternoon26068.1%20.8%5.0%
Evening20062.5%27.0%6.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for MEM to LGA?

Among qualifying MEM-to-LGA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 85.3% of 102 flights. Sunday was lowest at 69.0% across 145 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday15877.8%10.1%6.3%
Tuesday15576.1%15.5%3.9%
Wednesday16074.4%17.5%3.8%
Thursday15773.9%14.0%3.8%
Friday15676.9%16.7%4.5%
Saturday10285.3%10.8%1.0%
Sunday14569.0%22.1%4.1%

Which airline was most reliable for MEM to LGA?

Only Republic Airways met the MEM-to-LGA airline threshold: 75.8% of 1,033 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways1,03375.8%15.4%4.1%

Which month was most reliable for MEM to LGA?

Among qualifying MEM-to-LGA month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 87.4% of 87 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 49.4% across 77 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258973.0%15.7%9.0%
August 20258787.4%9.2%2.3%
September 20258682.6%14.0%0.0%
October 20259065.6%20.0%1.1%
November 20258270.7%23.2%3.7%
December 20257367.1%19.2%4.1%
January 20265375.5%7.5%11.3%
February 20265072.0%14.0%8.0%
March 20267749.4%36.4%11.7%
April 20269186.8%9.9%1.1%
May 202613582.2%11.1%0.7%
June 202612084.2%9.2%3.3%

What drove MEM to LGA delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded MEM-to-LGA delay category, accounting for 34.9% of 17,095 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline32.3%
Late aircraft26.7%
National airspace34.9%
Weather6.0%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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