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

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CR9
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CR9
2:29 PM
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CR9
9:05 PM
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10:50 PM
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2h 45m
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DL4977+1
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CR9
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WS6963cs
WS WestJet
CR9
7:10 AM
CDT TM
10:43 AM
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2h 33m
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DL4936+1
DL Delta
CR9
11:20 AM
CDT TM
2:36 PM
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WS6627
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CR9 Seat map
5:32 PM
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9:10 PM
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2h 38m
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DL4969+1
DL Delta
CR9
5:32 PM
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2h 38m
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 9m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham flights
BNA Nashville 4h 10m AABADL → WN Nashville (BNA) to Birmingham flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 29m AABADL → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Birmingham flights
DCA Washington 4h 35m AAASDL → AADL Washington (DCA) to Birmingham flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 44m AAAFAM → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Birmingham flights
DTW Detroit 4h 48m AAAFAM → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Birmingham flights
MDW Chicago 4h 54m EJAWN → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Birmingham flights
TPA Tampa 5h 16m AADLPD → WN Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham flights
MCO Orlando 5h 22m AAADB6 → WN Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham flights
ORD Chicago 5h 35m AAASDL → AAASEI Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Birmingham
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 865 mi 2h 41m nonstop -1h behind

LGA–BHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 865 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map LGA Routes BHM Routes LGA Live Flights BHM Live Flights LGA Delays BHM Delays
All flights from Birmingham (BHM) Birmingham to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 20 CR9 2h37-2h45 100% SkyTeam WS
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to BHM direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ATL ~4h 9m BNA ~4h 10m CLT ~4h 29m DCA ~4h 35m RDU ~4h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,184
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

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

Other ways to reach Birmingham from New York

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric LGA→BHM JFK→BHM TEB→BHM
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 6
Weekly flights 20 1 1
Flight time 2h 41m 2h 5m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 100% – –
New York (JFK) to Birmingham flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Birmingham flights · Newark (EWR) to Birmingham flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Birmingham is 1 hour behind New York.
LGA: EDT · BHM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
865 mi / 1,392 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 41m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance865 mi / 1,392 km
Flight time2h 41m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 39 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take about 2h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 865 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LGA to BHM: Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BHM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Birmingham is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from BHM to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 LGA to BHM

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LGA to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to BHM is about 2 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 865 miles (1,392 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).