Best Time to Fly LGA to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
LaGuardia → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 83.0% of New York (LGA) to Minneapolis (MSP) flights arrived on time (1,848 scheduled flights). That is 5.4 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 92.1% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 82.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and July the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 2.9% (US average 1.8%).
LGA to MSP 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 | 92.1% | 89 min | 2.6% | 39 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82.8% | 89 min | 2.9% | 1,809 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LGA to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,189 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 93.6% | 2.1% | 909 |
| 7am–8am | 90.7% | 2.1% | 725 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 19 | |
| 11am–12pm | 86.9% | 1.6% | 711 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 88.2% | 2.9% | 70 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.2% | 3.2% | 493 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.3% | 0.6% | 471 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 73.4% | 2.2% | 721 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 27 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LGA to MSP
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) | 89.6% | +4.8 pts | 0.0% | 77 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.8% | -7.1 pts | 1.3% | 155 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.4% | -6.5 pts | 5.3% | 721 |
| All other days | 84.8% | — | 1.4% | 3,236 |
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).