New York, NY → Atlanta, GA flight delays
LGA → ATL · all airlines · 640 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
21%of the time, by +72 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
79%
Delayed 3h+
1.7%
Cancelled
0.6%
Avg when late
+72m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Wednesday
delayed 13%
Worst
Sunday
delayed 48%
Which airline is most punctual on LGA → ATL?
Deltadelayed 17%
Republicdelayed 17%
Frontierdelayed 50%
Frequently asked
How often is the New York, NY to Atlanta, GA flight delayed?
About 21% of LGA → ATL flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 72 minutes when they do, based on 640 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on LGA → ATL?
Delta, delayed 17% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly LGA → ATL?
Wednesday is the most on-time (delayed 13%), while Sunday is the worst (delayed 48%).
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