New York to Washington — airline reliability comparison
American Airlines is the most reliable airline on the LGA to DCA route with a 80% on-time rate, compared to Delta Air Lines at 55%. Based on 3,723 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American AirlinesAABest | 80% | 2.6% | 99m | 3,723 |
| Republic AirwaysYX | 80% | 3.8% | 63m | 13,863 |
| Delta Air LinesDLWorst | 55% | 3.2% | 82m | 86 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.