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Route · LGA → TUL · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Tulsa

The LGA–TUL corridor (New York, NY → Tulsa, OK) runs behind the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 1,231 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.4%
On-time
-3.6 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
545
Flights

Cancelled

3.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 90%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 62%

Distance

1,231 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 55 20 2 1 YX
Nov 2025 54 14 5 0 YX
Oct 2025 52 20 3 0 YX
Sep 2025 46 8 1 0 YX
Aug 2025 31 4 0 0 YX
Jul 2025 31 10 5 0 YX
Jun 2025 30 13 4 3 YX
Dec 2024 50 20 0 0 9E,YX
Nov 2024 53 10 0 0 9E,YX
Oct 2024 58 6 0 0 YX,9E
Sep 2024 54 8 0 0 YX,9E
May 2023 31 1 0 0 YX

Cancellation Rate

3.7%

20 of 545 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

4 of 545 flights

What the Data Says About LGA to TUL

The New York to Tulsa corridor (LGA to TUL) posts a 75.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 545 tracked flights. Late flights run 73.1 minutes behind on average. 3 carriers cover the 1,231-mile route; over the last 24 months, 20 of 545 flights were cancelled (3.7%) and 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 62% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LGA to TUL?
Flights from New York to Tulsa have a 75.4% on-time rate based on 545 flights. The average delay is 73.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGA to TUL?
Over the last 24 months, 3.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (20 of 545 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGA to TUL?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Tulsa (TUL) is approximately 1,231 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGA to TUL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (62% 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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