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Route · LGA → PVD · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Providence

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LGA to PVD (New York to Providence) ranks #3677 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.2%
On-time
+5.2 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
2,228
Flights
#3677 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

4.1%

Best Month

Nov 2023 98%

Worst Month

Oct 2022 76%

Distance

143 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
May 2024 31 4 0 0 9E
Apr 2024 37 5 1 0 9E
Mar 2024 57 8 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 54 2 3 0 9E
Jan 2024 53 8 5 0 9E
Dec 2023 50 8 0 1 9E
Nov 2023 51 1 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 64 3 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 65 9 6 0 9E
Aug 2023 58 12 0 0 9E
Jul 2023 55 12 8 0 9E
Jun 2023 58 12 4 0 9E,YX
May 2023 102 5 0 0 9E,YX
Apr 2023 99 16 1 0 YX,9E
Mar 2023 109 11 1 0 YX,9E
Feb 2023 98 19 3 0 9E
Jan 2023 90 18 2 0 9E
Dec 2022 108 25 4 0 9E,YX
Nov 2022 115 23 7 0 YX,9E
Oct 2022 104 25 5 0 9E
Sep 2022 102 19 3 0 9E
Aug 2022 79 8 10 0 9E
Jul 2022 83 12 4 0 9E
Jun 2022 81 11 7 0 9E

LGA–PVD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (89.2%) · weakest: December (79.1%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.1%

Strongest calendar month

May

89.2% on-time · ~71 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~88 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

79.1% on-time · ~79 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

4.1%

74 of 1,803 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,803 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: Providence · fleet on-time rank #1515 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LGA to PVD

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show New York to Providence (LGA to PVD) running a 84.2% on-time rate over 2,228 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 75.0 minutes. The 143-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 4.1% of 1,803 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Oct 2022 came in at just 76% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LGA–PVD peaks in May at 89.2% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~88 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 79.1%, a 10.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LGA to PVD rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LGA to PVD ranks #3677 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 PVD?
Flights from New York to Providence have a 84.2% on-time rate based on 2,228 flights. The average delay is 75.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGA to PVD?
Over the last 24 months, 4.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (74 of 1,803 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGA to PVD?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Providence (PVD) is approximately 143 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGA to PVD?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (98% on-time). The worst was Oct 2022 (76% 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–PVD data

LGA–PVD runs 5.2 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 PVD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LGA airport
  • If your dates flex, May (89.2% on-time) beats December (79.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.2% 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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