Atlanta to New York (ATL–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Atlanta to New York
4 carriers, 381 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
381 Flights/wk
761 mi
1h 57m nonstop
114 1-stop hubs
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 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 114 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ATL–LGA service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | 101 | 321, 32Q | 1h57-2h33 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 69 | E70, E75, E75S | 2h22-2h26 | Oneworld | QR | |
| F9 Frontier | 21 | 32N, A20N | 2h19-2h22 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to LGA direction.
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to LGA.
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach New York from Atlanta
Nearby airports with service to LaGuardia Airport.
| Metric | ATL→LGA | PDK→LGA | CHA→LGA |
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| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 381 | – | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 57m | 1h 42m | 2h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Atlanta (PDK) to New York flights · Chattanooga (CHA) to New York flights · Birmingham (BHM) to New York flights
Airports within 200 miles of ATL with service to LaGuardia Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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ATL: EDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
ATL: EDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
761 mi / 1,225 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m to 2h 33m.
Getting to ATL
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.
Getting from LGA
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.
New York Climate
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.
Facts
ATL–LGA Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Atlanta to New York route.
Route details
Distance761 mi / 1,225 km
Flight time1h 57m to 2h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights381 out / 442 return
1-stop connections114 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ATL to LGA flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to LaGuardia Airport take approximately 1h 57m to 2h 33m. The route covers 761 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. Plus 7 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 381 nonstop flights per week from ATL to LGA. The return direction has about 442 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ILG, TEB, PHL, ABE, HPN, PVD, SUA, AGS, BED, PWK, HHH, YHU, BCT, TMB, VRB, DAB, APF, OPF, CID, BWI, EWR, AUS, TVC, BDA, SMF, RAP, ASE, SJU, JAC, SLC, BZN, PTY, LAS, YYC, PSP, SJC, PDX, SFO, LAX, AUA, ROC, SYR, SAV, TYS, ORF, ALB, YYZ, IAD, CHA, PWM, GSO, LEX, RIC, CAE, DCA, GSP, DTW, ROA, GRR, BTV, ILM, MCO, CLT, RDU, DSM, MYR, IND, BHM, CHS, JFK, BOS, LIT, MSP, YUL, CVG, FLL, CHO, CLE, BNA, NAS, STL, ORD, PIT, TPA, MDW, BUF, MIA, HSV, CMH, MCI, SDF, MSN, MEM, JAX, HOU, PBI, MSY, DAL, AVL, TUL, XNA, OKC, VPS, PNS, IAH, MKE, SRQ, DFW, BGR, RSW, ECP, DEN, OMA and EYW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LGA to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Delta operates ATL-LGA into Terminal C at the rebuilt LaGuardia. The new Terminal C opened in phases from 2020 through 2023 and replaced the former Delta terminal. It connects to the Central Terminal Building via a walkway. American uses Terminal B. Connections between terminals at LGA require exiting security and going through a separate checkpoint.
LaGuardia does not have an AirTrain as of 2026. The long-discussed AirTrain connection to Willets Point/Mets-Willets Point subway station has not been built. Current options: NYC Q70 Select Bus Service from the airport to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave subway station (free from airport, 15 minutes), then E/M/R trains to Midtown. Taxis run $35-55 plus tolls and tip. Rideshare is comparable. The Q70 is the most reliable option during peak traffic.
LaGuardia operates two crossing runways with no parallel configuration, making it highly sensitive to both weather and volume. The New York TRACON manages LGA, JFK, and EWR simultaneously, and flow control restrictions slow all three airports when any one has a problem. ATL-LGA flights from the south enter the most congested approach corridor in US airspace. Summer afternoon thunderstorms (June-August) over the New York area cause the most systemic delays on this route.
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.