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Route · MKE → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Milwaukee to New York

The MKE–LGA corridor (Milwaukee, WI → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 13 carriers across roughly 738 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.9%
On-time
+5.9 pts
vs US avg
100 min
Delay when late
5,399
Flights

Cancelled

2.6%

Best Month

Nov 2023 96%

Worst Month

May 2025 64%

Distance

738 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Sep 2025 46 5 0 0 YX
Aug 2025 87 11 1 0 YX
Jul 2025 85 9 11 0 YX
Jun 2025 78 16 4 1 YX
May 2025 56 20 0 1 OO,YX
Apr 2025 56 5 0 0 OO,YX
Mar 2025 56 5 1 0 OO,YX
Feb 2025 48 2 0 0 OO,YX
Jan 2025 55 5 1 0 OO,YX
Dec 2024 95 27 0 0 9E,OO
Nov 2024 106 10 0 0 OO,9E
Oct 2024 116 11 0 0 OO,9E
Sep 2024 111 8 0 0 OO,9E
Aug 2024 114 18 10 1 9E,OO
Jul 2024 118 27 5 1 9E,OO,YX
Jun 2024 109 18 6 0 9E,OO
May 2024 112 24 2 0 9E,OO
Apr 2024 108 17 0 0 9E,OO
Mar 2024 109 15 0 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 104 14 2 1 9E,OO
Jan 2024 96 31 11 0 9E,YX,OO
Dec 2023 94 8 2 0 OO,YX,9E
Nov 2023 104 4 0 0 9E,YX,OO
Oct 2023 111 6 0 0 9E,YX,OO

Cancellation Rate

2.6%

56 of 2,174 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,174 flights

What the Data Says About MKE to LGA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Milwaukee to New York (MKE to LGA) running a 84.9% on-time rate over 5,399 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 100.3 minutes. The 738-mile corridor is served by 13 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.6% of 2,174 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 64% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MKE to LGA?
Flights from Milwaukee to New York have a 84.9% on-time rate based on 5,399 flights. The average delay is 100.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MKE to LGA?
Over the last 24 months, 2.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (56 of 2,174 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MKE to LGA?
The flight distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to New York (LGA) is approximately 738 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MKE to LGA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (96% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (64% 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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