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Route · LGA → DAY · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Dayton

The LGA–DAY corridor (New York, NY → Dayton, OH) runs ahead of the national average, served by 5 carriers across roughly 549 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.7%
On-time
+6.7 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
1,872
Flights

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

May 2023 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2023 73%

Distance

549 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 48 10 0 0 9E,YX
Nov 2024 49 3 0 0 9E,YX
Oct 2024 54 3 0 0 YX,9E
Sep 2024 49 3 0 0 YX,9E
May 2024 57 6 2 0 9E,YX
Apr 2024 52 6 1 0 9E,YX
Mar 2024 52 7 0 0 9E,YX
Feb 2024 50 2 1 0 9E,YX
Jan 2024 49 8 1 0 9E,YX
Dec 2023 44 1 0 0 YX,9E
Nov 2023 49 4 0 0 9E,YX
Oct 2023 54 3 0 0 9E,YX
Sep 2023 50 11 4 0 9E,YX
Aug 2023 54 8 0 0 9E,YX
Jul 2023 52 14 5 0 9E,YX
Jun 2023 52 12 3 0 9E,YX
May 2023 55 3 0 0 9E,YX
Apr 2023 50 2 2 1 YX,9E
Mar 2023 54 5 1 0 YX,9E
Feb 2023 48 5 0 0 9E,YX
Jan 2023 45 6 0 1 9E,YX
Dec 2022 45 6 0 0 9E,YX
Nov 2022 54 6 1 0 YX,9E
Oct 2022 57 8 2 0 YX,9E

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

23 of 1,223 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,223 flights

What the Data Says About LGA to DAY

New York to Dayton (LGA to DAY) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.7% on-time rate across 1,872 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 69.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 549 miles and is served by 5 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 23 of 1,223 flights were cancelled (1.9%) and 2 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2023 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2023 came in at just 73% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LGA to DAY?
Flights from New York to Dayton have a 85.7% on-time rate based on 1,872 flights. The average delay is 69.5 minutes. The best recent month was May 2023 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGA to DAY?
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 1,223 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGA to DAY?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Dayton (DAY) is approximately 549 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGA to DAY?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2023 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2023 (73% 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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