Atlanta to New York (ATL–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ATL–LGA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 761 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | 99 | 321 | 2h06-2h28 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 71 | E70, E75, E75L, E75S | 2h16-2h28 | Oneworld | QR | |
| F9 Frontier | 21 | 32N, 32Q | 2h-2h23 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→LGA | PDK→LGA | CHA→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 375 | 1 | 13 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 1h 38m | 2h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.
Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.
ATL–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
ATL to LGA Route Overview
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to New York LaGuardia is one of Delta's flagship domestic routes, reflecting both Atlanta's role as the southeast's primary hub and New York's status as the largest O&D market in the US. Delta operates 12-16 daily round trips. Flight time is 2 hours 25 minutes. Aircraft range from A319s on thin slots to A321s during peak morning and evening banks. Spirit Airlines operates lower-frequency nonstop service on this pair, offering a lower-cost alternative with less schedule density.
Connection and Operational Patterns
LaGuardia is the closest major airport to Manhattan's business districts, making it the preferred arrival point for Delta's corporate accounts. The rebuilt Terminal C significantly improved the passenger experience from the former cramped facility. Delta uses the ATL-LGA slot pair heavily for Southeast connections: passengers from Birmingham, Savannah, Jacksonville, and Caribbean markets connect at ATL to reach New York without JFK's longer ground transfer. LaGuardia's slot controls (inherited from the High Density Rule era) cap total operations, giving incumbents like Delta and American a structural advantage in frequency and gate allocation.