Route on-time record
ROA to LGA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) to New York (LaGuardia Airport). 338 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 57% arrived within 15 minutes and 7.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 4688 at 6:03 PM.
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ROA → LGA
Roanoke to New York: 338 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
57%
Cancelled
7.4%
avg delay 58 min
Best time to leave
6 to 9 PM
66% on time vs 54% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
Republic
53% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $289 (American 4688 on 2026-11-06). 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 · Republic 4688 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
6:03 PM → 7:48 PM1h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.
53%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 57%
- Cancelled
- 8.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 60 min
- Arrived on time 57% of the time (287 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 8.0% of the time (25 of 314).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 66% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 54%).
Strong track record · 287 flights
Find 6:03 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · Republic 4506 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
5:47 PM → 7:29 PM1h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
50%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 55%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 39 min
- Arrived on time 55% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 54% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 66%).
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 5:47 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)53%
338 flights · 57% on time as flown · 7.4% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- 3 to 6 PM54%
248 flights · avg delay 71 min
- 6 to 9 PM66%
62 flights · avg delay 27 min
Best day: Monday (80%). Worst: Thursday (73%).
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.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)37%
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Air traffic control and airport volume26%
- 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
ROA to LGA questions
- What time of day is best to fly ROA to LGA?
- 6 to 9 PM: 66% of flights arrived on time, against 54% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from ROA to LGA?
- Republic, with a season-adjusted 53% chance of operating and arriving on time over 338 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 ROA to LGA?
- December (68% on time); the best was September (84%), 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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