Dallas to New York (DAL–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.
DAL–LGA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,379 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 62 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 3h15-3h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Dallas
| Metric | DAL→LGA | DFW→LGA | CLL→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DAL | – | 12 mi | 158 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 62 | 224 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 8m | 3h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DAL: CDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 7:00 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.
DAL–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DAL to LGA
Dallas Love Field (DAL) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DAL to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DAL to LGA is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,379 miles (2,219 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 129 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Bill & Hillary Clinton National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and College Station (CLL).