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Route · DFW → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to New York

The DFW–LGA corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → New York, NY) runs behind the national average, served by 14 carriers across roughly 1,389 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.2%
On-time
-0.8 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
33,252
Flights

Cancelled

2.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 86%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 59%

Distance

1,389 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 542 191 28 3 DL,F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 582 228 17 3 DL,F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 614 214 11 6 AA,DL,F9,NK
Sep 2025 590 120 11 5 DL,NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 601 186 20 0 AA,F9,NK,DL
Jul 2025 629 198 42 15 AA,DL,NK,F9
Jun 2025 604 245 24 5 AA,DL,F9,NK
May 2025 593 196 12 7 AA,DL,NK,F9
Apr 2025 552 144 12 1 DL,F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 567 163 13 4 AA,DL,F9,NK
Feb 2025 510 102 6 5 AA,DL,F9,NK
Jan 2025 554 104 29 5 AA,DL,F9,NK
Dec 2024 562 129 3 0 AA,DL,F9,NK
Nov 2024 593 107 7 1 NK,DL,F9,AA
Oct 2024 588 83 3 1 DL,NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 556 80 0 1 AA,DL,F9,NK
Aug 2024 562 135 26 13 AA,DL,F9,NK
Jul 2024 566 154 18 10 AA,DL,F9,NK
Jun 2024 539 139 17 10 AA,DL,F9,NK
May 2024 566 176 29 6 AA,DL,F9,NK
Apr 2024 547 117 10 5 AA,DL,F9,NK
Mar 2024 514 132 6 2 AA,DL,F9,NK
Feb 2024 453 73 4 0 AA,DL,NK
Jan 2024 454 110 10 9 AA,DL,F9,NK

Cancellation Rate

2.7%

358 of 13,438 flights

Diversion Rate

0.9%

117 of 13,438 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to LGA

The Dallas/Fort Worth to New York corridor (DFW to LGA) posts a 78.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 33,252 tracked flights. Late flights run 75.3 minutes behind on average. 14 carriers cover the 1,389-mile route; over the last 24 months, 358 of 13,438 flights were cancelled (2.7%) and 0.9% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 59% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to LGA?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to New York have a 78.2% on-time rate based on 33,252 flights. The average delay is 75.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to LGA?
Over the last 24 months, 2.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (358 of 13,438 flights) and 0.9% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to LGA?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to New York (LGA) is approximately 1,389 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to LGA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (59% 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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