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

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17 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 68 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ACK Nantucket 4h 36m B6 → EJAUA Nantucket (ACK) to Newark flights
YUL Montréal 4h 36m AAACBA → ACEJAPD Montréal (YUL) to Newark flights
CLE Cleveland 4h 36m AADL → ACOSUA Cleveland (CLE) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 4h 36m AVEJANH → AVAZEJA Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
ROC Rochester 4h 36m DL → UA Rochester (ROC) to Newark flights
BUF Buffalo 4h 36m AADL → CMOSUA Buffalo (BUF) to Newark flights
BGR Bangor 4h 36m AADL → UA Bangor (BGR) to Newark flights
DCA Washington 4h 36m AAASDL → G7UA Washington (DCA) to Newark flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 36m AAACASP → ACUA Toronto (YYZ) to Newark flights
BOS Boston 4h 36m AAAFAM → AZDLKE Boston (BOS) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 17 mi 4h 36m nonstop

LGA–EWR had nonstop service from Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 17 miles in 4h 36m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps LGA Routes EWR Routes LGA Live Flights EWR Live Flights LGA Delays EWR Delays
All flights from Newark (EWR) Newark to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LGA–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NK Spirit Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
ACK ~4h 36m YUL ~4h 36m CLE ~4h 36m IAD ~4h 36m ROC ~4h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,037
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 → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
63%
Return
EWR → LGA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → EWR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Newark from New York

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric LGA→EWR JFK→EWR TEB→EWR
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 4
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 4h 36m 0h 49m –
Departure OTP 100% – –
New York (JFK) to Newark flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Newark flights · White Plains (HPN) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
17 mi / 27 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 36m 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.

Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LGA–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Newark route.
Route details
Distance17 mi / 27 km
Flight time4h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 4h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 17 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from LGA to EWR: Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 36m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nantucket Memorial, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Cleveland Hopkins.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EWR 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.
Yes, return flights from EWR to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and HPN. 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 EWR

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) had nonstop service from Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LGA to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to EWR is about 4 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 17 miles (27 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nantucket Memorial, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Cleveland Hopkins. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).