Which airline is most reliable for SDF (Louisville) to LGA (New York)?

The most reliable airline on the SDF to LGA route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from SDF to LGA?

About 15% of flights from SDF to LGA experience delays. 85% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SDF to LGA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 68 minutes.

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

With 85% of SDF to LGA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 68 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.

SDF → LGA

SDF (Louisville) to LGA (New York)

SDF (Louisville) to LGA (New York) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 85%. The average delay is 68 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 85% 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 85% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 66%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 85% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 66%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from SDF

81% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SDF has long runway queues.

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

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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.

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