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Route · BTV → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Burlington to New York

The BTV–LGA corridor (Burlington, VT → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 258 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.1%
On-time
+5.1 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
3,105
Flights

Cancelled

3.4%

Best Month

May 2023 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2023 67%

Distance

258 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 67 18 0 0 9E,YX
Nov 2024 79 5 0 0 9E,OO
Oct 2024 87 11 0 0 OO,YX,9E
Sep 2024 89 11 0 0 YX,OO,9E
Aug 2024 83 16 9 0 9E
Jul 2024 85 18 8 0 9E
Jun 2024 80 10 4 0 9E
May 2024 84 12 2 0 9E
Apr 2024 82 8 3 0 9E
Mar 2024 82 12 1 0 9E
Feb 2024 75 10 2 1 9E
Jan 2024 67 14 2 0 9E
Dec 2023 38 3 2 0 9E
Nov 2023 52 3 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 66 5 0 0 9E,YX
Sep 2023 74 12 7 0 9E
Aug 2023 54 6 1 0 9E
Jul 2023 55 18 2 0 9E
Jun 2023 61 12 5 0 9E,YX
May 2023 108 4 0 0 9E,YX
Apr 2023 100 15 0 0 YX,9E
Mar 2023 108 14 5 0 YX,9E
Feb 2023 96 23 5 0 9E,YX
Jan 2023 82 21 5 1 9E,YX

Cancellation Rate

3.4%

63 of 1,854 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,854 flights

What the Data Says About BTV to LGA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Burlington to New York (BTV to LGA) running a 84.1% on-time rate over 3,105 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 85.8 minutes. The 258-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 3.4% of 1,854 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2023 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2023 came in at just 67% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from BTV to LGA?
Flights from Burlington to New York have a 84.1% on-time rate based on 3,105 flights. The average delay is 85.8 minutes. The best recent month was May 2023 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BTV to LGA?
Over the last 24 months, 3.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (63 of 1,854 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BTV to LGA?
The flight distance from Burlington (BTV) to New York (LGA) is approximately 258 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BTV to LGA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2023 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2023 (67% 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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