New York to New York (JFK–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA1389
AA American
7:51 AM
EDT
8:47 AM
EDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1171
AA American
8:15 AM
EDT
9:12 AM
EDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New York to New York
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 11 mi 0h 56m nonstop 68 1-stop hubs

JFK–LGA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 11 miles in approximately 0h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–LGA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 2 0h56-0h57 67% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 1 67% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (2 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to LGA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to LGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,940
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → LGA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
0%
Return
LGA → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → LGA delays →

Other ways to reach New York from New York

Nearby airports with service to LaGuardia Airport.
Metric JFK→LGA TEB→LGA EWR→LGA
Distance from JFK 21 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 0h 56m 0h 38m 0h 49m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to LaGuardia Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New York is 0 hours the same as New York.
JFK: EDT · LGA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
11 mi / 17 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 56m to 0h 57m.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Getting from LGA

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.

New York Climate

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.

JFK–LGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to New York route.
Route details
Distance11 mi / 17 km
Flight time0h 56m to 0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to LGA flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to LaGuardia Airport take approximately 0h 56m to 0h 57m. The route covers 11 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from JFK to LGA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, BED, TEB, PHL, PVD, SUS, SUA, VRB, MEM, APF, DAB, NAS, AUS, DAL, SMF, VPS, YUL, BZN, YYC, LAS, PDX, PSP, SYR, ROC, ORF, BTV, IAD, BOS, DCA, PWM, BUF, MSP, TPA, CLT, ATL, CLE, YYZ, RDU, DTW, FLL, CMH, PIT, CVG, BNA, MCO, ORD, JAX, MIA, IAH, MCI, RIC, BGR, SAV, AUA, PBI, IND, CHS, MSY, RSW, MKE, SRQ, EWR, DEN, DFW, AGS, SLC, BDA and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LGA to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, EWR and HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JFK to LGA

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to LGA ranges from 0 hours 56 minutes to 0 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 11 miles (17 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).