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Route · LGA → PVD · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Providence

The LGA–PVD corridor (New York, NY → Providence, RI) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 143 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.2%
On-time
+5.2 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
2,228
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

4.1%

74 of 1,803 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,803 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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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