Which airline is most reliable for AVL (Asheville) to LGA (New York)?

The most reliable airline on the AVL to LGA route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 86%.

How often are flights delayed from AVL to LGA?

About 17% of flights from AVL to LGA experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on AVL to LGA flights?

When flights from AVL to LGA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 95 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a AVL to LGA flight?

With 83% of AVL to LGA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 95 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at LGA is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

AVL → LGA

AVL (Asheville) to LGA (New York)

AVL (Asheville) to LGA (New York) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 86%. The average delay is 95 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Accurate?

Endeavor Air edges out Republic Airways on this route — 86% vs 81% on time.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 86% on time; Republic Airways trails at 81%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from AVL

79% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. AVL has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

AVL cancels 2.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at LGA

80% on time

When flights into LGA are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at LGA: TSA is ~9 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

LGA has a 3.1% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.