New York to Los Angeles (LGA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LGA Airport Page →
2,464 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 48 1-stop flights Verified 5d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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
DSM Des Moines 7h 20m AADL → AA Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles flights
MDW Chicago 7h 30m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles flights
DEN Denver 7h 31m DLUAWN → AAACAF Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles flights
DAL Dallas 7h 33m WN → EJAWN Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles flights
PIT Pittsburgh 7h 35m AABADL → AAMHMX Pittsburgh (PIT) to Los Angeles flights
DTW Detroit 7h 35m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles flights
CLE Cleveland 7h 36m AADL → AABRCA Cleveland (CLE) to Los Angeles flights
STL St Louis 7h 37m AADLWN → AAASCX St Louis (STL) to Los Angeles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 43m AAAMAY → AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Los Angeles flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 46m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,464 mi 4h 45m nonstop -3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LGA and LAX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DSM ~7h 20m MDW ~7h 30m DEN ~7h 31m DAL ~7h 33m PIT ~7h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,054
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 → LAX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
Return
LAX → LGA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → LAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from New York

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric LGA→LAX JFK→LAX TEB→LAX
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines – 34 18
Weekly flights – 837 1
Flight time 4h 45m 5h 4m 5h 2m
Departure OTP 100% – –
New York (JFK) to Los Angeles flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Los Angeles flights · Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York.
LGA: EDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,464 mi / 3,965 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 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 LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LGA–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance2,464 mi / 3,965 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 4h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,464 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Des Moines, Chicago Midway and Denver.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from LAX to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, 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 LAX

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LGA to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to LAX is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,464 miles (3,965 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Des Moines, Chicago Midway and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).