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

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DL Delta
CR9
8:20 PM
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CR9
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New York to Chattanooga
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 733 mi 2h 19m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

LGA–CHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 733 miles in approximately 2h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–CHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 13 CR9 2h19-2h39 32% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (13 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 CHA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
TYS ~4h 6m RDU ~4h 8m IAD ~4h 15m EWR ~4h 30m PIT ~4h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
772
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 → CHA
32%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
32%
Return
CHA → LGA
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
21%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from New York

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric LGA→CHA TEB→CHA EWR→CHA
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 13 – 10
Flight time 2h 19m 2h 17m 2h 16m
Departure OTP 32% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Chattanooga flights · Newark (EWR) to Chattanooga flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
733 mi / 1,180 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m to 2h 39m.
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–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance733 mi / 1,180 km
Flight time2h 19m to 2h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take approximately 2h 19m to 2h 39m. The route covers 733 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from LGA to CHA. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, RDU, IAD, EWR, PIT, BNA, CHS, DAL, PBI, MKE, NAS, AUS, DCA, ATL, DTW, MIA, CLT, ORD, IAH, DFW and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHA to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 CHA

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGA to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to CHA ranges from 2 hours 19 minutes to 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 733 miles (1,180 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).