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Route on-time record

LGA to DFW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

New York (LaGuardia Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 6,852 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 70% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1597 at 6:00 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

LGA → DFW

New York to Dallas-Fort Worth: 6,852 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

70%

Cancelled

4.7%

avg delay 27 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

84% on time vs 59% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

67% chance on time

Check LGA to DFW fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $96 (Frontier 3423 on 2026-11-11). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · American 1597

    6:00 AM → 9:04 AM4h 04m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 428; its record covers all of them.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    3.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (245 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.9% of the time (10 of 256).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 59%).
    • Departs outside LGA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 245 flights

    Find American 1597 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Delta 878

    7:05 AM → 10:19 AM4h 14m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    6.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (233 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 6.4% of the time (16 of 249).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 59%).
    • Departs outside LGA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 233 flights

    Find Delta 878 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 3305

    7:00 AM → 10:00 AM4h 00m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2694; its record covers all of them.

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    2.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (65 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 59%).
    • Departs outside LGA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 65 flights

    Find American 3305 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 1570

    1:30 PM → 4:33 PM4h 03m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2847; its record covers all of them.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    3.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (89 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.2% of the time (3 of 93).
    • Departs inside LGA's trouble window: 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 89 flights

    Find American 1570 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 1987

    8:00 AM → 11:04 AM4h 04m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    4.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (346 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.4% of the time (16 of 363).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 84% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 59%).
    • Departs outside LGA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 346 flights

    Find American 1987 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 2088

    12:30 PM → 3:39 PM4h 09m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 547; its record covers all of them.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    3.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (337 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.7% of the time (13 of 354).
    • Departs inside LGA's trouble window: 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 337 flights

    Find American 2088 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 1609

    12:56 PM → 3:51 PM3h 55m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside LGA's trouble window: 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 1609 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Delta 873

    9:25 AM → 12:37 PM4h 10m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    4.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (337 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.5% of the time (16 of 357).
    • Departs outside LGA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 337 flights

    Find Delta 873 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · Delta 856

    12:32 PM → 3:45 PM4h 04m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Delta 869; its record covers all of them.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    3.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (355 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.8% of the time (14 of 371).
    • Departs inside LGA's trouble window: 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 355 flights

    Find Delta 856 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · American 652

    10:36 AM → 1:41 PM4h 05m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 1626; its record covers all of them.

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    6.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (135 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 6.3% of the time (9 of 144).
    • Departs outside LGA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 135 flights

    Find American 652 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines67%

    2,006 flights · 70% on time as flown · 4.5% cancel

  • American Airlines67%

    4,286 flights · 70% on time as flown · 4.6% cancel

  • Spirit Airlines67%

    271 flights · 71% on time as flown · 5.7% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines64%

    289 flights · 67% on time as flown · 5.5% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM84%

    1,541 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 9 AM to noon74%

    977 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • Noon to 3 PM75%

    1,217 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • 3 to 6 PM59%

    1,565 flights · avg delay 37 min

  • 6 to 9 PM60%

    1,153 flights · avg delay 38 min

  • After 9 PM64%

    399 flights · avg delay 43 min

Best day: Saturday (79%). Worst: Sunday (72%).

Smarter routing

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  • LGA → DAL 70% chance on time

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On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
73
F
79
M
78
A
74
M
67
J
70
J
68
A
79
S
79
O
79
N
78
D
74

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft41%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume26%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)24%
  • Severe weather9%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

LGA to DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly LGA to DFW?
Before 9 AM: 84% of flights arrived on time, against 59% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from LGA to DFW?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 67% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,006 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on LGA to DFW?
May (67% on time); the best was September (79%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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