Austin to New York (AUS–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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While no nonstop service exists between AUS and LGA, connecting options are available through 75 hubs.
Connection Landscape
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Other ways to reach New York from Austin
| Metric | AUS→LGA | IAH→LGA | HOU→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 140 mi | 148 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 131 | 53 |
| Flight time | 1h 57m | 2h 53m | 3h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 53% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: MDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 8:00 PM in New York.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
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.
AUS–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to LGA
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
AUS to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to LGA ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,518 miles (2,443 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).