Which airline is most reliable for ROC (Rochester) to LGA (New York)?

The most reliable airline on the ROC to LGA route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 90%.

How often are flights delayed from ROC to LGA?

About 18% of flights from ROC to LGA experience delays. 82% arrive on time.

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

When flights from ROC to LGA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 77 minutes.

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

With 82% of ROC to LGA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 77 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.

ROC → LGA

ROC (Rochester) to LGA (New York)

ROC (Rochester) to LGA (New York) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 90%. The average delay is 77 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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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 airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 90% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 73%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 90% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 73%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ROC

78% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ROC has long runway queues.

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

ROC cancels 2.2% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at LGA

77% on time

When flights into LGA are late, the average delay is 77 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at LGA: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

LGA has a 3.4% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

More about LGA →Connection times at LGA →

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