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Route · LGA → BHM · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Birmingham

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LGA to BHM (New York to Birmingham) ranks #3505 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.9%
On-time
+4.9 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
2,539
Flights
#3505 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

4.5%

Best Month

Sep 2024 94%

Worst Month

Aug 2023 74%

Distance

866 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 75 12 0 0 9E
Nov 2024 80 7 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 85 13 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 80 5 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 79 14 8 0 9E
Jul 2024 81 20 11 0 9E
Jun 2024 75 12 4 0 9E
May 2024 85 12 3 1 9E,YX
Apr 2024 104 14 1 0 9E,YX
Mar 2024 99 14 0 0 9E,YX
Feb 2024 98 9 2 0 9E,YX
Jan 2024 93 21 5 0 9E,YX
Dec 2023 86 8 1 0 YX,9E
Nov 2023 102 11 0 0 9E,YX
Oct 2023 107 10 0 0 9E,YX
Sep 2023 100 18 9 0 9E,YX
Aug 2023 108 28 1 2 9E,YX
Jul 2023 103 25 17 0 9E,YX
Jun 2023 102 24 10 0 9E,YX
May 2023 81 12 0 0 9E,YX
Apr 2023 48 13 0 0 9E
Mar 2023 30 3 0 0 9E
Jul 2022 54 12 8 0 9E
Jun 2022 51 7 10 0 9E

LGA–BHM seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (90.8%) · weakest: July (76.1%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.5%

Strongest calendar month

November

90.8% on-time · ~76 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~96 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.1% on-time · ~79 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

4.5%

90 of 2,006 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,006 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

LGA - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

LGA on-time profile

BHM - Birmingham

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Birmingham, AL.

BHM on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See LGA and BHM side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare LGA vs BHM

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among LGA departures

From LGA, this corridor sits with 64 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 75 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 3 below 75%). Destination: Birmingham · fleet on-time rank #1618 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LGA to BHM

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show New York to Birmingham (LGA to BHM) running a 83.9% on-time rate over 2,539 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 71.6 minutes. The 866-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 4.5% of 2,006 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Aug 2023 came in at just 74% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LGA–BHM peaks in November at 90.8% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~96 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.1%, a 14.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LGA to BHM rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LGA to BHM ranks #3505 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from LGA to BHM? ▼
Flights from New York to Birmingham have a 83.9% on-time rate based on 2,539 flights. The average delay is 71.6 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGA to BHM? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 4.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (90 of 2,006 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGA to BHM? ▼
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Birmingham (BHM) is approximately 866 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGA to BHM? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Aug 2023 (74% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LGA Airport

New York
BHM Airport

Birmingham
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using LGA–BHM data

LGA–BHM runs 4.9 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare LGA and BHM airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LGA airport
  • If your dates flex, November (90.8% on-time) beats July (76.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.9% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

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