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Route · LGA → MEM · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Memphis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LGA to MEM (New York to Memphis) ranks #2052 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.2%
On-time
+4.2 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
6,086
Flights
#2052 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 96%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 66%

Distance

963 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 74 25 5 0 YX
Nov 2025 82 18 4 0 YX
Oct 2025 90 30 2 0 YX
Sep 2025 86 14 0 0 YX
Aug 2025 87 13 2 0 YX
Jul 2025 89 19 14 0 YX
Jun 2025 85 19 11 0 YX
May 2025 81 20 2 0 YX
Apr 2025 85 15 0 1 YX
Mar 2025 87 10 1 0 YX
Feb 2025 76 16 3 1 YX
Jan 2025 83 25 2 0 YX
Dec 2024 116 24 0 0 9E,YX
Nov 2024 128 10 0 0 9E,YX,DL
Oct 2024 140 5 0 0 YX,9E
Sep 2024 133 9 0 0 YX,9E
Aug 2024 136 31 16 0 YX,9E
Jul 2024 139 42 10 0 9E,YX
Jun 2024 126 19 9 0 9E,YX
May 2024 139 25 2 0 9E,YX
Apr 2024 134 17 2 0 9E,YX
Mar 2024 130 13 0 1 9E,YX,OO
Feb 2024 129 16 4 0 9E,OO,YX
Jan 2024 118 29 5 0 9E,YX,OO

LGA–MEM seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (86.6%) · weakest: July (74.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.2%

Strongest calendar month

September

86.6% on-time · ~100 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~120 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.9% on-time · ~118 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.7%

94 of 2,573 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,573 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

MEM - Memphis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Memphis, TN.

MEM on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare LGA vs MEM

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: Memphis · fleet on-time rank #1878 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LGA to MEM

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show New York to Memphis (LGA to MEM) running a 83.2% on-time rate over 6,086 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 70.8 minutes. The 963-mile corridor is served by 11 carriers, and over the last 24 months 3.7% of 2,573 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 66% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LGA–MEM peaks in September at 86.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~120 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 74.9%, a 11.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LGA to MEM rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LGA to MEM ranks #2052 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 MEM? ▼
Flights from New York to Memphis have a 83.2% on-time rate based on 6,086 flights. The average delay is 70.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGA to MEM? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (94 of 2,573 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGA to MEM? ▼
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Memphis (MEM) is approximately 963 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGA to MEM? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LGA Airport

New York
MEM Airport

Memphis
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–MEM data

LGA–MEM runs 4.2 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 MEM airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LGA airport
  • If your dates flex, September (86.6% on-time) beats July (74.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.2% 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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