Fort Lauderdale to New York (FLL–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FLL–LGA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,078 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD | 42 | 320 | 2h51-2h59 | – | AD | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS | 32 | 319, 321 | 2h53-3h | SkyTeam | WS | |
| AA American Airlines | 21 | 738 | 2h47-3h02 | Oneworld | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→LGA | OPF→LGA | MIA→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Weekly flights | 163 | 1 | 219 |
| Flight time | 2h 53m | 2h 27m | 2h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
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.
FLL–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to LGA
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 163 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to LGA is about 2 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,078 miles (1,735 km). There are approximately 163 weekly flights outbound and 163 return, totaling 326 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Raleigh-Durham and Tampa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).