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Route · BGR → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Bangor to New York

The BGR–LGA corridor (Bangor, ME → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 378 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.3%
On-time
+8.3 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
3,903
Flights

Cancelled

4.7%

Best Month

Nov 2023 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 78%

Distance

378 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 31 2 1 0 YX
Sep 2025 32 4 0 0 YX
Aug 2025 61 7 2 0 YX
Jul 2025 58 11 7 1 YX
Jun 2025 38 5 6 0 YX
Dec 2024 69 6 0 0 9E
Nov 2024 86 5 0 0 9E,YX
Oct 2024 120 7 0 0 YX,9E
Sep 2024 116 7 0 0 YX,9E
Aug 2024 124 17 14 0 YX,9E
Jul 2024 130 21 12 1 9E,YX
Jun 2024 116 26 8 0 9E,YX
May 2024 63 5 3 0 9E
Apr 2024 57 5 1 0 9E
Mar 2024 62 7 0 1 9E
Feb 2024 58 6 2 2 9E
Jan 2024 56 7 5 0 9E
Dec 2023 56 3 2 0 YX,9E
Nov 2023 82 4 0 0 9E,YX
Oct 2023 71 4 0 0 9E,YX
Sep 2023 98 16 7 0 9E,YX
Aug 2023 93 10 3 0 9E
Jul 2023 93 16 8 0 9E
Jun 2023 90 10 7 0 9E

Cancellation Rate

4.7%

88 of 1,860 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,860 flights

What the Data Says About BGR to LGA

Bangor to New York (BGR to LGA) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.3% on-time rate across 3,903 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 88.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 378 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 88 of 1,860 flights were cancelled (4.7%) and 5 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 78% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from BGR to LGA?
Flights from Bangor to New York have a 87.3% on-time rate based on 3,903 flights. The average delay is 88.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BGR to LGA?
Over the last 24 months, 4.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (88 of 1,860 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BGR to LGA?
The flight distance from Bangor (BGR) to New York (LGA) is approximately 378 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BGR to LGA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (78% 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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