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

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AA1389
AA American
7:51 AM
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8:47 AM
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0h 56m
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AA1171
AA American
8:15 AM
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9:12 AM
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0h 57m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New York to New York
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 11 mi 1h 15m nonstop 64 1-stop hubs

LGA–JFK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 11 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 100% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,084
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGA → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
JFK → LGA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from New York

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric LGA→JFK TEB→JFK EWR→JFK
Distance from LGA 11 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 1 2 2
Flight time 1h 15m 0h 32m 0h 37m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
11 mi / 17 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
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 JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

LGA–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to New York route.
Route details
Distance11 mi / 17 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 11 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LGA to JFK. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BED, BDL, PVD, EWR, ALB, GSO, SUS, OPF, APF, BCT, VRB, SJU, EGE, AGS, AUS, BZN, SRQ, IAD, UIO, YUL, BGR, AUA, SFO, BOS, MSY, ATL, DTW, PBI, BUF, DCA, ORF, PWM, YYZ, PIT, ROC, MCI, CLT, RDU, NAS, CHS, SYR, BTV, MSP, TPA, MCO, RIC, ORD, SAV, CMH, CLE, FLL, IND, BNA, MIA, CVG, JAX, DEN, MKE, DFW, SLC, RSW, IAH, BDA and VPS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JFK to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, EWR and ABE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 JFK

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGA to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to JFK ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 11 miles (17 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE).