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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1389
AA American
8:35 AM
EDT
9:24 AM
EDT
0h 49m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2708
AA American
2:07 PM
EDT
2:49 PM
EDT
0h 42m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BOS Boston 3h 39m AAAFAM AAAFAM Boston (BOS) to New York flights
PWM Portland 3h 39m AADLWS AMB6DL Portland (PWM) to New York flights
HYA Hyannis 3h 42m AA B6QR Hyannis (HYA) to New York flights
DCA Washington 3h 43m AAASDL AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to New York flights
BUF Buffalo 3h 48m AADLEJA AFAMAT Buffalo (BUF) to New York flights
ACK Nantucket 3h 49m AAB6DL ATB6DL Nantucket (ACK) to New York flights
MVY Martha's Vineyard 3h 53m AADL AMB6DL Martha's Vineyard (MVY) to New York flights
ORF Norfolk 3h 59m AADLPD AAAMAT Norfolk (ORF) to New York flights
RIC Richmond 4h AADLPD AFAMCI Richmond (RIC) to New York flights
ROC Rochester 4h 1m DL AMATB6 Rochester (ROC) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 11 mi 0h 28m nonstop

LGA–JFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 11 miles in approximately 0h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 0 20% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 0 20% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,953
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
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Arriving
72%
Return
JFK → LGA
19%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
19%
Arriving
50%
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 2 8 4
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 0h 28m 0h 29m 0h 43m
Departure OTP 20%
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 0h 28m 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 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 time0h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
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 about 0h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 11 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LGA to JFK: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
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 Boston Logan, Portland International Jetport and Cape Cod Gateway.
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 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 JFK

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

LGA to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to JFK is about 0 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 11 miles (17 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Portland International Jetport and Cape Cod Gateway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).