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Route on-time record

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

New York (LaGuardia Airport) to West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport). 3,164 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 69% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2536 at 7:05 AM.

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LGA → PBI

New York to West Palm Beach: 3,164 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

69%

Cancelled

4.3%

avg delay 25 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

87% on time vs 56% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

American

67% chance on time

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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 · Delta 2536

    7:05 AM → 10:17 AM3h 06m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    4.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (349 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.4% of the time (16 of 365).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 56%).
    • Departs outside LGA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 349 flights

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  2. #2 · JetBlue 461

    7:00 AM → 9:51 AM2h 55m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    5.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (181 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.2% of the time (10 of 191).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 56%).
    • Departs outside LGA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 181 flights

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  3. #3 · American 2509

    8:29 AM → 11:33 AM3h 04m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 3317; its record covers all of them.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    5.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (189 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.0% of the time (10 of 199).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 56%).
    • Departs outside LGA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 189 flights

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  4. #4 · Delta 2396

    11:11 AM → 2:20 PM3h 09m nonstop

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

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    71%
    Cancelled
    2.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 71% of the time (355 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside LGA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside PBI's trouble window: 84% of its 31 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.

    Strong track record · 355 flights

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  5. #5 · JetBlue 1461

    10:35 AM → 1:40 PM2h 58m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as JetBlue 961; its record covers all of them.

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    2.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (362 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside LGA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside PBI's trouble window: 84% of its 31 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.

    Strong track record · 362 flights

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  6. #6 · Republic 4475 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    11:10 AM → 2:20 PM3h 10m nonstop

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

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside LGA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside PBI's trouble window: 84% of its 31 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

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  7. #7 · JetBlue 2432

    12:29 PM → 3:29 PM3h 00m nonstop

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

    67%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    31 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (10 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 PBI's trouble window: 84% of its 31 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
    • 65% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

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  8. #8 · Delta 1349

    9:45 AM → 12:52 PM3h 08m nonstop

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

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    68%
    Cancelled
    7.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 68% of the time (113 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 7.4% of the time (9 of 122).
    • Departs outside LGA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside PBI's trouble window: 84% of its 31 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.

    Moderate track record · 113 flights

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  9. #9 · Republic 4575 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    1:40 PM → 4:48 PM3h 08m nonstop

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

    62%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (9 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 PBI's trouble window: 84% of its 31 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.
    • 64% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

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  10. #10 · American 3326

    1:43 PM → 4:49 PM3h 06m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    60%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    60%
    Cancelled
    3.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    35 min
    • Arrived on time 60% of the time (141 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.4% of the time (5 of 147).
    • Departs inside LGA's trouble window: 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • Lands inside PBI's trouble window: 84% of its 31 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.

    Moderate track record · 141 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines67%

    405 flights · 70% on time as flown · 4.1% cancel

  • Delta Air Lines67%

    1,553 flights · 70% on time as flown · 4.4% cancel

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)65%

    101 flights · 68% on time as flown · 4.6% cancel

  • JetBlue63%

    1,105 flights · 66% on time as flown · 4.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM87%

    829 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 9 AM to noon68%

    843 flights · avg delay 22 min

  • Noon to 3 PM64%

    381 flights · avg delay 26 min

  • 3 to 6 PM56%

    538 flights · avg delay 35 min

  • 6 to 9 PM58%

    573 flights · avg delay 41 min

Best day: Saturday (76%). Worst: Sunday (65%).

Smarter routing

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  • HPN → FLL 72% chance on time

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  • HPN → PBI 72% 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
71
F
72
M
72
A
79
M
73
J
64
J
60
A
68
S
78
O
75
N
76
D
66

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft39%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)33%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume27%
  • Severe weather2%

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 PBI questions

What time of day is best to fly LGA to PBI?
Before 9 AM: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 56% 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 PBI?
American, with a season-adjusted 67% chance of operating and arriving on time over 405 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 PBI?
July (60% on time); the best was April (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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