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

Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) to New York, NY (LGA) flight delay odds

76.8% of 3,011 official scheduled PIT-to-LGA flights arrived on time; 12.4% 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
76.8%arrived on time
12.4%30+ min late
5.0%cancelled
3,011scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+5.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PIT to LGA?

Among qualifying PIT-to-LGA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.0% of 1,077 flights. Evening was lowest at 62.2% across 489 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,07788.0%5.2%3.1%
Late morning44181.4%9.8%2.9%
Afternoon1,00469.9%17.5%5.4%
Evening48962.2%20.2%10.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for PIT to LGA?

Among qualifying PIT-to-LGA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 84.8% of 178 flights. Sunday was lowest at 69.1% across 444 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday47974.3%9.6%7.7%
Tuesday49279.5%12.2%3.9%
Wednesday47578.7%11.4%3.8%
Thursday47172.2%16.1%4.5%
Friday47283.5%10.8%3.8%
Saturday17884.8%9.0%1.1%
Sunday44469.1%16.0%8.1%

Which airline was most reliable for PIT to LGA?

Among qualifying PIT-to-LGA airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 77.6% of 2,861 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 61.3% across 150 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways2,86177.6%11.8%4.9%
SkyWest Airlines15061.3%24.0%7.3%

Which month was most reliable for PIT to LGA?

Among qualifying PIT-to-LGA month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 87.6% of 259 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 64.0% across 250 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202527766.4%13.4%12.3%
August 202527186.7%7.7%1.5%
September 202529484.4%7.8%2.0%
October 202525769.3%18.3%4.7%
November 202523675.4%15.3%3.8%
December 202522268.5%18.9%4.5%
January 202623075.7%10.0%8.3%
February 202622379.4%6.7%8.5%
March 202625064.0%18.8%8.8%
April 202622284.2%11.3%0.5%
May 202625987.6%8.9%1.2%
June 202627078.9%13.0%4.4%

What drove PIT to LGA delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded PIT-to-LGA delay category, accounting for 50.2% of 41,289 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline22.3%
Late aircraft22.6%
National airspace50.2%
Weather4.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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