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Route · AVL → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Asheville to New York

The AVL–LGA corridor (Asheville, NC → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 599 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.1%
On-time
+2.1 pts
vs US avg
101 min
Delay when late
3,136
Flights

Cancelled

3.1%

Best Month

Mar 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 75%

Distance

599 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 38 13 5 0 YX
Nov 2025 40 14 0 0 YX
Oct 2025 39 12 2 0 YX
Sep 2025 38 6 0 0 YX
Aug 2025 41 5 0 0 YX
Jul 2025 39 14 3 1 YX
Jun 2025 39 16 2 0 YX
May 2025 40 7 3 0 YX
Apr 2025 36 5 0 0 YX
Mar 2025 31 6 0 0 YX
Jan 2025 30 4 1 0 YX
Dec 2024 78 12 1 0 9E,YX
Nov 2024 85 8 0 0 9E,YX
Oct 2024 97 9 0 0 YX,9E
Sep 2024 95 8 10 0 YX,9E
Aug 2024 97 23 10 1 YX,9E
Jul 2024 96 24 5 2 9E,YX
Jun 2024 85 19 2 1 9E,YX
May 2024 89 17 1 1 9E,YX
Apr 2024 79 9 0 0 9E,YX
Mar 2024 58 4 0 2 9E,YX
Feb 2024 56 5 0 0 9E,YX
Jan 2024 62 10 0 0 9E,YX
Dec 2023 81 12 1 1 YX,9E

Cancellation Rate

3.1%

46 of 1,469 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

9 of 1,469 flights

What the Data Says About AVL to LGA

3,136 tracked flights put the AVL to LGA pairing (Asheville to New York) at a 81.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 100.8 minutes on average. Across the 599-mile route and its 4 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.1% cancelled and 0.6% diverted (1,469 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 75% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from AVL to LGA?
Flights from Asheville to New York have a 81.1% on-time rate based on 3,136 flights. The average delay is 100.8 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AVL to LGA?
Over the last 24 months, 3.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (46 of 1,469 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AVL to LGA?
The flight distance from Asheville (AVL) to New York (LGA) is approximately 599 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AVL to LGA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (75% 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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