Fort Myers to New York (FMY–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between FMY and LGA, connecting options are available through 22 hubs.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Fort Myers
| Metric | FMY→LGA | RSW→LGA | SRQ→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FMY | – | 8 mi | 70 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 28 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 24m | 2h 56m | 2h 48m |
Travel Essentials
FMY: EDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, 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.
FMY–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FMY to LGA
Page Field (FMY) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
FMY to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FMY to LGA ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,082 miles (1,741 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MCO. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Myers (RSW), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Tampa (TPA).