New York to Atlanta (LGA–ATL) — 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.
LGA–ATL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 761 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | 102 | 321 | 2h08-3h26 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 72 | E70, E75, E75L, E75S | 2h11-2h40 | Oneworld | QR | |
| F9 Frontier | 22 | 32N, A20N | 2h27-2h52 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from New York
| Metric | LGA→ATL | JFK→ATL | TEB→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGA | – | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 25 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 422 | 376 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 32m | 1h 53m | 1h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LGA: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
LGA–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
New York LaGuardia to Atlanta
LGA–ATL is one of the Northeast Corridor's most commercially significant domestic routes, spanning 1,000 miles between two of Delta's key hubs. Six carriers serve roughly 274 weekly frequencies, with Delta holding a dominant share given its hub positions at both airports. Block time runs 2 hours 30 minutes. The route handles substantial business traffic between New York and Atlanta's corporate and financial sector.
Airspace Constraints and Hub Connectivity
LaGuardia operates under FAA slot controls as a high-density airport, which constrains capacity and contributes to above-average delay rates relative to other Northeast airports. The New York TRACON generates Ground Delay Programs that frequently push LGA–ATL departure times regardless of Atlanta weather. Arriving at ATL, passengers connect into Delta's extensive international and domestic network. The LGA–ATL bank alignment is designed to capture Northeast passengers heading to Delta's transatlantic and Latin American departures.