Washington to New York — airline reliability comparison
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable airline on the DCA to LGA route with a 89% on-time rate, compared to American Airlines at 70%. Based on 85 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air LinesDLBest | 89% | 3.2% | 63m | 85 |
| Republic AirwaysYX | 78% | 4.3% | 71m | 13,860 |
| American AirlinesAAWorst | 70% | 2.7% | 95m | 3,725 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.