Which departure time was most reliable for MSY to LGA?
Among qualifying MSY-to-LGA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.1% of 53 flights. Evening was lowest at 61.2% across 500 flights.
| Departure window | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | 53 | 81.1% | 9.4% | 1.9% |
| Late morning | 516 | 77.9% | 12.0% | 3.3% |
| Afternoon | 352 | 62.8% | 22.4% | 3.4% |
| Evening | 500 | 61.2% | 25.0% | 4.0% |
Which weekday was most reliable for MSY to LGA?
Among qualifying MSY-to-LGA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 76.9% of 156 flights. Sunday was lowest at 55.0% across 222 flights.
| Day | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 210 | 65.7% | 18.6% | 6.7% |
| Tuesday | 211 | 72.5% | 16.1% | 3.8% |
| Wednesday | 208 | 72.6% | 17.3% | 1.0% |
| Thursday | 204 | 67.6% | 22.5% | 2.5% |
| Friday | 210 | 71.4% | 20.5% | 0.5% |
| Saturday | 156 | 76.9% | 10.9% | 5.1% |
| Sunday | 222 | 55.0% | 25.2% | 5.4% |
Which airline was most reliable for MSY to LGA?
Among qualifying MSY-to-LGA airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 73.0% of 719 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 57.7% across 345 flights.
| Airline | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 719 | 73.0% | 15.7% | 4.5% |
| American Airlines | 345 | 57.7% | 28.4% | 2.9% |
| Southwest Airlines | 333 | 70.3% | 15.9% | 2.4% |
| Republic Airways | 20 | 60.0% | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| Frontier Airlines | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Which month was most reliable for MSY to LGA?
Among qualifying MSY-to-LGA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 86.2% of 116 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 56.3% across 119 flights.
| Month | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 119 | 61.3% | 26.1% | 4.2% |
| August 2025 | 119 | 77.3% | 10.9% | 0.8% |
| September 2025 | 116 | 86.2% | 12.1% | 0.0% |
| October 2025 | 120 | 65.8% | 20.8% | 3.3% |
| November 2025 | 114 | 68.4% | 21.9% | 1.8% |
| December 2025 | 119 | 56.3% | 28.6% | 5.0% |
| January 2026 | 115 | 83.5% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| February 2026 | 117 | 70.9% | 11.1% | 6.0% |
| March 2026 | 123 | 57.7% | 25.2% | 6.5% |
| April 2026 | 120 | 65.8% | 15.8% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 124 | 66.1% | 23.4% | 1.6% |
| June 2026 | 115 | 62.6% | 26.1% | 2.6% |
What drove MSY to LGA delay minutes?
Late aircraft was the largest recorded MSY-to-LGA delay category, accounting for 41.3% of 33,079 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.
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