Best Time to Fly CVG to LGA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International → LaGuardia
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
316 flights were scheduled from Cincinnati (CVG) to New York (LGA) in the last 12 months, and 79.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Republic Airways led with 82.8% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 72.1%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (92% on time) and July the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 2.9% (US average 1.8%).
CVG to LGA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 82.8% | 62 min | 1.1% | 88 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80.1% | 121 min | 3.3% | 183 |
| Frontier Airlines | 72.1% | 132 min | 4.4% | 45 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CVG to LGA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,957 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 95.1% | 1.7% | 231 |
| 7am–8am | 85.1% | 0.0% | 208 |
| 8am–9am | 87.9% | 0.8% | 241 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 10am–11am | 92.1% | 0.0% | 114 |
| 11am–12pm | 69.2% | 0.0% | 79 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.3% | 0.5% | 206 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.4% | 0.0% | 31 |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.5% | 3.8% | 238 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 78.6% | 2.3% | 302 |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.8% | 11.9% | 201 |
| 7pm–8pm | 71.7% | 8.0% | 50 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CVG to LGA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 85.5% | -0.0 pts | 1.6% | 63 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.4% | -14.1 pts | 0.0% | 63 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.2% | -13.3 pts | 11.4% | 262 |
| All other days | 85.5% | — | 1.4% | 1,569 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).