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Route · LGA → RDU · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Raleigh/Durham

The LGA–RDU corridor (New York, NY → Raleigh/Durham, NC) runs ahead of the national average, served by 30 carriers across roughly 431 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.3%
On-time
+2.3 pts
vs US avg
81 min
Delay when late
19,534
Flights

Cancelled

3.1%

Best Month

Nov 2024 95%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 60%

Distance

431 mi

Carriers

30

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 241 97 14 0 DL,YX,F9
Nov 2025 257 88 8 0 DL,F9,YX
Oct 2025 270 91 7 0 YX,DL,F9
Sep 2025 255 46 5 1 DL,YX,F9
Aug 2025 245 46 6 1 YX,F9
Jul 2025 252 77 32 0 YX,F9
Jun 2025 238 76 13 0 YX,F9
May 2025 221 58 2 1 YX,DL,F9
Apr 2025 217 46 0 0 DL,F9,YX
Mar 2025 199 30 3 0 DL,OO,YX,F9
Feb 2025 197 40 8 0 OO,YX,F9
Jan 2025 212 39 7 0 OO,YX,F9
Dec 2024 323 58 0 1 9E,DL,F9,OO,YX
Nov 2024 334 17 1 2 OO,9E,YX,F9,AA
Oct 2024 367 37 2 1 OO,YX,F9,AA,9E
Sep 2024 352 36 1 3 YX,9E,AA,F9
Aug 2024 360 92 27 2 AA,F9,YX,9E,OO
Jul 2024 366 98 34 0 9E,AA,DL,F9,YX
Jun 2024 349 63 12 0 9E,AA,DL,F9,OO,YX
May 2024 368 70 6 0 9E,AA,F9,OO,YX
Apr 2024 368 75 6 1 9E,AA,F9,YX
Mar 2024 328 42 1 0 9E,AA,YX
Feb 2024 312 43 9 0 9E,AA,YX
Jan 2024 302 59 13 1 9E,AA,YX

Cancellation Rate

3.1%

217 of 6,933 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

14 of 6,933 flights

What the Data Says About LGA to RDU

19,534 tracked flights put the LGA to RDU pairing (New York to Raleigh/Durham) at a 81.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 80.7 minutes on average. Across the 431-mile route and its 30 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.1% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (6,933 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 60% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LGA to RDU?
Flights from New York to Raleigh/Durham have a 81.3% on-time rate based on 19,534 flights. The average delay is 80.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGA to RDU?
Over the last 24 months, 3.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (217 of 6,933 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGA to RDU?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) is approximately 431 miles. This route is served by 30 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGA to RDU?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (60% 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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