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Route · LGA → OKC · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Oklahoma City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LGA to OKC (New York to Oklahoma City) ranks #3137 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.3%
On-time
-2.7 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
3,449
Flights
#3137 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

4.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 57%

Distance

1,341 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 74 32 3 1 YX,OO
Nov 2025 82 29 3 1 OO,YX
Oct 2025 88 28 5 2 OO,YX
Sep 2025 82 15 2 0 OO,YX
Aug 2025 88 18 1 3 OO,YX
Jul 2025 89 25 21 2 OO,YX
Jun 2025 86 33 10 7 OO,YX
May 2025 86 36 2 5 OO,YX
Apr 2025 86 18 0 4 OO,YX
Mar 2025 88 12 2 1 OO,YX
Feb 2025 80 23 5 6 OO,YX
Jan 2025 85 21 5 0 OO,YX
Dec 2024 81 30 0 0 OO,YX
Nov 2024 83 13 1 1 OO,YX
Oct 2024 89 8 0 1 OO,YX
Sep 2024 86 9 0 0 YX,OO
Aug 2024 88 24 8 1 YX,OO
Jul 2024 89 29 2 1 OO,YX
Jun 2024 85 13 9 0 OO,YX
May 2024 87 32 2 1 OO,YX
Apr 2024 86 12 3 1 OO,YX
Mar 2024 83 10 0 1 OO,YX
Feb 2024 81 13 1 1 OO,YX
Jan 2024 78 22 6 0 YX,OO

LGA–OKC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (82.8%) · weakest: May (67.5%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 69.5%

Strongest calendar month

September

82.8% on-time · ~77 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~83 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

67.5% on-time · ~66 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

4.5%

91 of 2,030 flights

Diversion Rate

2.0%

40 of 2,030 flights

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: Oklahoma City · fleet on-time rank #4250 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LGA to OKC

The New York to Oklahoma City corridor (LGA to OKC) posts a 76.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,449 tracked flights. Late flights run 86.3 minutes behind on average. 6 carriers cover the 1,341-mile route; over the last 24 months, 91 of 2,030 flights were cancelled (4.5%) and 2.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 57% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LGA–OKC peaks in September at 82.8% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~83 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 67.5%, a 15.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LGA to OKC rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LGA to OKC ranks #3137 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 OKC?
Flights from New York to Oklahoma City have a 76.3% on-time rate based on 3,449 flights. The average delay is 86.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGA to OKC?
Over the last 24 months, 4.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (91 of 2,030 flights) and 2.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGA to OKC?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Oklahoma City (OKC) is approximately 1,341 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGA to OKC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using LGA–OKC data

LGA–OKC is mid-pack at 76.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare LGA and OKC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LGA airport
  • If your dates flex, September (82.8% on-time) beats May (67.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.3% 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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