Best Time to Fly ILM to LGA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Wilmington International → LaGuardia
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,027 flights were scheduled from Wilmington (ILM) to New York (LGA) in the last 12 months, and 77.3% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and March the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 6.4% (US average 1.8%).
ILM to LGA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 77.3% | 72 min | 6.4% | 1,027 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ILM to LGA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,423 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 21 | |
| 6am–7am | 91.0% | 4.6% | 453 |
| 7am–8am | 91.8% | 2.4% | 253 |
| 8am–9am | 81.4% | 0.0% | 43 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 10am–11am | 83.3% | 6.1% | 33 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.9% | 1.4% | 446 |
| 12pm–1pm | 69.4% | 3.8% | 314 |
| 1pm–2pm | 65.7% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.1% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.6% | 6.4% | 485 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.8% | 14.9% | 241 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ILM to LGA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 85.7% | +5.1 pts | 0.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.3% | -5.3 pts | 2.4% | 83 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.2% | -5.4 pts | 11.8% | 390 |
| All other days | 80.6% | — | 3.6% | 1,900 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).