LGA (New York) to PIT (Pittsburgh) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 83%. The average delay is 83 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.LGA → PIT
LGA (New York) to PIT (Pittsburgh)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 82% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Republic Airways edges out SkyWest Airlines on this route — 83% vs 69% on time.
Airline Comparison
Republic Airways leads at 83% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 69%.
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Good to know
Departing from LGA
80% on timeExpect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LGA has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~9 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
LGA cancels 3.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at PIT
82% on timeWhen flights into PIT are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at PIT: TSA is ~13 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.