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Route · JAX → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Jacksonville to New York

The JAX–LGA corridor (Jacksonville, FL → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 21 carriers across roughly 833 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.3%
On-time
+2.3 pts
vs US avg
90 min
Delay when late
5,806
Flights

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2023 74%

Distance

833 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 75 15 3 1 DL,YX
Nov 2025 53 9 2 0 DL,YX
Oct 2025 36 5 0 0 DL,YX
Jan 2025 37 6 1 0 YX,DL
Dec 2024 108 22 0 0 9E,DL,YX
Nov 2024 114 11 0 1 YX,DL,9E
Oct 2024 120 5 0 0 DL,YX,9E
Sep 2024 116 5 3 0 YX,9E,DL
Aug 2024 110 13 6 0 YX,9E
Jul 2024 93 22 4 0 9E,YX
Jun 2024 89 13 1 1 9E,DL,YX
May 2024 89 11 0 0 9E,DL,YX
Apr 2024 86 6 1 0 9E,DL,YX
Mar 2024 88 12 0 0 9E,DL,YX
Feb 2024 83 5 3 1 9E,DL,YX
Jan 2024 89 12 3 0 9E,B6,DL,YX
Dec 2023 139 11 1 0 DL,YX,9E,B6
Nov 2023 141 10 1 0 9E,B6,DL,YX
Oct 2023 119 15 0 0 9E,B6,DL,YX
Sep 2023 110 18 6 0 9E,B6,DL,YX
Aug 2023 116 16 7 0 9E,B6
Jul 2023 112 29 7 1 9E,B6
Jun 2023 124 28 7 0 9E,B6,YX
May 2023 147 12 2 0 9E,B6,YX

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

58 of 2,394 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,394 flights

What the Data Says About JAX to LGA

5,806 tracked flights put the JAX to LGA pairing (Jacksonville to New York) at a 81.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 89.5 minutes on average. Across the 833-mile route and its 21 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.4% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (2,394 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2023 came in at just 74% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from JAX to LGA?
Flights from Jacksonville to New York have a 81.3% on-time rate based on 5,806 flights. The average delay is 89.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JAX to LGA?
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (58 of 2,394 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JAX to LGA?
The flight distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to New York (LGA) is approximately 833 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JAX to LGA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2023 (74% 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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