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

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CR9
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New York to Birmingham
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 865 mi 2h 44m nonstop 29 1-stop hubs

LGA–BHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 865 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 20 CR9 2h44-2h58 29% SkyTeam –
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
20
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
HPN ~2h 53m ISM ~4h 2m IAD ~4h 19m TYS ~4h 46m PNS ~4h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,160
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
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Arriving
59%
Return
BHM → LGA
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
32%
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 TEB→BHM HPN→BHM
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 20 1 1
Flight time 2h 44m 1h 7m 1h 3m
Departure OTP 29% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Birmingham flights · White Plains (HPN) to Birmingham flights · Philadelphia (PHL) 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
0h
Birmingham is 0 hours the same as New York.
LGA: EDT · BHM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
865 mi / 1,392 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m to 2h 58m.
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 44m to 2h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
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/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 2h 44m to 2h 58m. The route covers 865 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from LGA to BHM. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, ISM, IAD, TYS, PNS, PBI, FLL, MEM, MSY, APF, STL, BCT, SLC, ATL, MIA, MCO, DTW, BNA, CLT, ORD, DCA, DAL, MDW, DFW, IAH, TPA, DEN, HOU and SAV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BHM to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, HPN and PHL. 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 ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 2 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 865 miles (1,392 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 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), White Plains (HPN) and Philadelphia (PHL).