New York to Newark (LGA–EWR) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DCA Washington 3h 38m AADLWS → UA Washington (DCA) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 3h 43m AVNHUA → AVAZET Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
BOS Boston 3h 43m AAAFAM → AZDLDM Boston (BOS) to Newark flights
PWM Portland 3h 50m AADLWS → ACCMOS Portland (PWM) to Newark flights
RIC Richmond 4h 4m AADLPD → ACB6UA Richmond (RIC) to Newark flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 5m AAACDL → ACUA Toronto (YYZ) to Newark flights
BUF Buffalo 4h 8m AADL → CMOSUA Buffalo (BUF) to Newark flights
ORF Norfolk 4h 11m AADLPD → ACNXCUA Norfolk (ORF) to Newark flights
ACK Nantucket 4h 11m AAB6DL → UA Nantucket (ACK) to Newark flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 12m AABADL → OSUA Pittsburgh (PIT) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Newark
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 mi 0h 45m nonstop

LGA–EWR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 17 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore 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

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 7M9 0h45 81% Star Alliance –
NK Spirit Airlines 0 – – 81% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: NK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 EWR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
78
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
BWI ~3h 37m ALB ~3h 38m DCA ~3h 38m IAD ~3h 43m BOS ~3h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,178
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
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
98%
Return
EWR → LGA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
88%
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 2 3 2
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 35m –
Departure OTP 81% – –
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 0h 45m 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 time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
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 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 17 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LGA to EWR: United Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington Dulles and Boston Logan.
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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGA to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to EWR is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 17 miles (27 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington Dulles and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).