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Route · ALB → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Albany to New York

The ALB–LGA corridor (Albany, NY → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 5 carriers across roughly 136 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.4%
On-time
+6.4 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
2,595
Flights

Cancelled

3.0%

Best Month

Nov 2023 96%

Worst Month

Jan 2023 64%

Distance

136 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 49 11 0 0 9E
Nov 2024 53 3 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 58 4 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 54 2 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 53 8 4 0 9E
Jul 2024 54 6 6 0 9E
Jun 2024 55 9 2 1 9E
May 2024 58 3 1 0 9E
Apr 2024 56 4 0 0 9E
Mar 2024 57 6 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 54 3 2 0 9E
Jan 2024 53 4 4 0 9E
Dec 2023 50 5 1 0 YX,9E
Nov 2023 57 2 0 0 9E,YX
Oct 2023 65 6 0 0 9E,YX
Sep 2023 65 7 8 0 9E,YX
Aug 2023 58 11 1 0 9E
Jul 2023 55 12 4 0 9E
Jun 2023 61 8 2 0 9E
May 2023 108 10 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 100 12 1 0 9E
Mar 2023 108 15 4 0 9E
Feb 2023 96 19 4 0 9E
Jan 2023 90 32 3 0 9E

Cancellation Rate

3.0%

47 of 1,567 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,567 flights

What the Data Says About ALB to LGA

Albany to New York (ALB to LGA) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.4% on-time rate across 2,595 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 83.1 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 136 miles and is served by 5 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 47 of 1,567 flights were cancelled (3.0%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jan 2023 came in at just 64% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ALB to LGA?
Flights from Albany to New York have a 85.4% on-time rate based on 2,595 flights. The average delay is 83.1 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ALB to LGA?
Over the last 24 months, 3.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (47 of 1,567 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ALB to LGA?
The flight distance from Albany (ALB) to New York (LGA) is approximately 136 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ALB to LGA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (96% on-time). The worst was Jan 2023 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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