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Route · LGA → PBI · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach

The LGA–PBI corridor (New York, NY → West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 15 carriers across roughly 1,035 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

73.4%
On-time
-5.6 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
13,596
Flights

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Nov 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 58%

Distance

1,035 mi

Carriers

15

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 321 125 12 0 B6,DL,AA
Nov 2025 279 102 6 1 DL,AA,B6,YX
Oct 2025 209 72 6 1 B6,YX,DL
Sep 2025 164 31 1 1 DL,B6
Aug 2025 200 51 7 3 YX,B6,DL
Jul 2025 199 65 19 2 B6,YX,DL
Jun 2025 198 80 7 0 B6,DL,YX
May 2025 233 77 4 1 AA,B6,DL,YX
Apr 2025 296 60 1 0 DL,AA,B6
Mar 2025 339 93 5 2 AA,B6,DL,NK
Feb 2025 289 92 3 0 AA,B6,DL,NK
Jan 2025 294 78 1 0 AA,B6,DL
Dec 2024 282 97 0 0 AA,B6,DL
Nov 2024 241 26 0 1 B6,DL,AA
Oct 2024 231 47 9 2 DL,B6
Sep 2024 222 40 0 2 B6,DL
Aug 2024 206 73 13 1 B6,DL
Jul 2024 212 88 9 0 B6,DL
Jun 2024 199 58 3 0 B6,DL
May 2024 210 46 2 1 B6,DL
Apr 2024 219 33 6 0 B6,DL,NK
Mar 2024 302 85 1 1 B6,DL,NK
Feb 2024 286 68 3 0 AA,B6,DL,NK
Jan 2024 298 81 5 0 B6,DL,NK

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

123 of 5,929 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

19 of 5,929 flights

What the Data Says About LGA to PBI

On-time performance on the LGA to PBI pairing (New York to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach) trails a chunk of the network: 73.4% of 13,596 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 79.8-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,035 miles across 15 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.1% (123 of 5,929 flights), with 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 58% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LGA to PBI?
Flights from New York to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach have a 73.4% on-time rate based on 13,596 flights. The average delay is 79.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGA to PBI?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (123 of 5,929 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGA to PBI?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) is approximately 1,035 miles. This route is served by 15 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGA to PBI?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (58% 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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