Baltimore to New York (BWI–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
BWI–LGA had nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 185 miles in 1h 8m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Baltimore
| Metric | BWI→LGA | DCA→LGA | IAD→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BWI | – | 30 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 4 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | – | 144 | 58 |
| Flight time | 1h 8m | 1h 9m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BWI: EDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
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.
BWI–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BWI to LGA
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) had nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
BWI to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BWI to LGA is about 1 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 185 miles (297 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Richmond, Albany and Norfolk. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Wilmington (ILG).