62% of flights from Dallas to New York arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 6 a.m. departures ran on time 80% of the time; the 3 p.m. ones 48%. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (68%). 19% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for DFW → LGA: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 49% of the time. About 1 in 8 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 42 three hours or more; 5.1% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early62%
- 15–30 min late10%
- 30–60 min late9.1%
- 1–2 hours late7.7%
- 2–3 hours late2.6%
- 3+ hours late2.4%
- Diverted1.1%
- Cancelled5.1%
Share of all 6,650 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 4,311 | 60% | 4.8% | +2 min | 12.8% | +70 min | American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines | 1,851 | 68% | 5.2% | −4 min | 10.9% | +92 min | Delta Air Lines |
| Frontier Airlines | 292 | 54% | 6.5% | +8 min | 18.5% | +77 min | Frontier Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 196 | 59% | 7.1% | +1 min | 17.9% | +81 min | Spirit Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at DFW). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | American Airlines | Delta Air Lines | Frontier Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 a.m. | 80% | — | — |
| 7 a.m. | 75% | 83% | — |
| 8 a.m. | 76% | — | — |
| 9 a.m. | 62% | 65% | — |
| 10 a.m. | 64% | — | — |
| 11 a.m. | 63% | 77% | — |
| noon | 60% | 59% | — |
| 1 p.m. | 55% | 64% | — |
| 2 p.m. | 54% | — | — |
| 3 p.m. | 46% | — | — |
| 4 p.m. | 48% | 64% | 59% |
| 5 p.m. | 48% | 62% | 46% |
| 6 p.m. | — | 56% | — |
| 7 p.m. | 56% | 59% | — |
Last flight of the day
On DFW → LGA, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 7.2% of the time, against 4.6% for its earlier flights (1.6× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 1.9% of the time (earlier flights: 2.5%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 7:13 p.m. | 8.0% | 1.4% | 4.5% | first flight 6:02 a.m. |
| Delta Air Lines | 6:59 p.m. | 6.6% | 2.5% | 4.9% | first flight 7:00 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in LGA tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (79%). Worst: July (59%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1,046 | 55% | 7.7% |
| Tuesday | 1,026 | 67% | 4.5% |
| Wednesday | 1,020 | 70% | 2.5% |
| Thursday | 1,004 | 60% | 2.4% |
| Friday | 1,019 | 65% | 4.9% |
| Saturday | 587 | 66% | 5.5% |
| Sunday | 948 | 53% | 8.2% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 252 · airline 64 · air traffic/airport 21
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 1609 | 7:00 a.m. | 208 | 81% | 2.9% | −7 min | American Airlines |
| DL 551 | 7:00 a.m. | 201 | 84% | 1.5% | −7 min | Delta Air Lines |
| AA 2925 | 8:00 a.m. | 183 | 68% | 6.6% | −1 min | American Airlines |
| AA 1056 | 8:25 a.m. | 286 | 71% | 4.5% | −3 min | American Airlines |
| AA 2922 | 11:50 a.m. | 156 | 63% | 5.8% | +1 min | American Airlines |
| DL 873 | 1:35 p.m. | 222 | 68% | 8.6% | −6 min | Delta Air Lines |
| AA 610 | 2:48 p.m. | 165 | 48% | 6.7% | +10 min | American Airlines |
| DL 856 | 4:43 p.m. | 151 | 60% | 6.0% | −2 min | Delta Air Lines |
| DL 869 | 4:50 p.m. | 275 | 65% | 5.1% | 0 min | Delta Air Lines |
| AA 2513 | 4:59 p.m. | 178 | 49% | 7.3% | +10 min | American Airlines |
| F9 3424 | 5:18 p.m. | 292 | 54% | 6.5% | +8 min | Frontier Airlines |
| DL 846 | 6:59 p.m. | 120 | 56% | 10.8% | −1 min | Delta Air Lines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2025 | 21 | 0% | 2 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 19 | 0% | 12 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 19 | 0% | 19 |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 17 | 0% | 3 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 17 | 0% | 17 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Dallas or New York. DFW → JFK has been 10 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW → LGA (this route) | 6,650 | 62% | 5.1% |
| DFW → JFK Dallas/Fort Worth to New York JFK | 1,948 | 72% | 3.2% |
| DFW → EWR Dallas/Fort Worth to Newark | 3,633 | 70% | 3.4% |
| DAL → LGA Dallas Love Field to LaGuardia | 1,557 | 57% | 3.3% |
Questions
How often are flights from DFW to LGA on time?
62% of 6,650 scheduled flights from Dallas/Fort Worth, TX to New York, NY arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 5.1% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly DFW to LGA?
Flights scheduled to leave at 6 a.m. were the most reliable (80% on time). The 3 p.m. departures were the least (48%).
Which airline is most on time from DFW to LGA?
Delta Air Lines: 68% of its 1,851 flights on the route arrived on time. American Airlines: 60%. Frontier Airlines: 54%. Spirit Airlines: 59%.
What month has the most delays from DFW to LGA?
July (59% on time). The best month is September (79%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from DFW to LGA more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last DFW–LGA flight of the day was cancelled 7.2% of the time over the past year, against 4.6% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- LGA → DFW (return)
- Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) delays by hour
- Flights into LaGuardia (LGA)
- American Airlines on-time record
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.