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

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Flight Schedule 32 flights Verified 24m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5606
DL Delta
E70
8:25 AM
EDT TC
10:28 AM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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WS5590+1
WS WestJet
E75
9:25 AM
EDT TC
11:28 AM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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WS6601
WS WestJet
E75
10:13 AM
EDT TC
12:12 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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WS6448
WS WestJet
E70
10:20 AM
EDT TC
12:29 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA4468
AA American
E75L
11:21 AM
EDT TB
1:37 PM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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PD6150+1
PD Porter Airlines
E75
1:08 PM
EDT TB
3:15 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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DL5626
DL Delta
E75
1:20 PM
EDT TC
3:17 PM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA4461
AA American
E75
1:51 PM
EDT TB
3:53 PM
CDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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DL5607
DL Delta
E75
2:29 PM
EDT TC
4:35 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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WS5445
WS WestJet
E75
4:25 PM
EDT TC
6:29 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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DL4923+1
DL Delta
CR9
4:25 PM
EDT TC
6:31 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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DL5603
DL Delta
E75
4:50 PM
EDT TC
6:52 PM
CDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA4353
AA American
5:43 PM
EDT
7:43 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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PD6038cs
PD Porter Airlines
E75
6:46 PM
EDT TB
8:55 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA4696+1
AA American
E75
6:46 PM
EDT TB
8:55 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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DL4917
DL Delta
CR9
8:05 PM
EDT TC
10:12 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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DL5599
DL Delta
E75
8:45 PM
EDT TC
10:50 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DL5771
DL Delta
E75
8:45 PM
EDT TC
10:54 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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WS7378
WS WestJet
E75
8:45 PM
EDT TC
10:50 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA4564
AA American
E75L
6:00 AM
CDT
9:47 AM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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DL5612
DL Delta
E75
7:05 AM
CDT
10:55 AM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DL4951+1
DL Delta
CR9
7:05 AM
CDT
10:51 AM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8096cs
WS WestJet
CR9
7:05 AM
CDT
10:44 AM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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DL5606
DL Delta
E70
11:09 AM
CDT TM
3:00 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WS7631
WS WestJet
E70
11:09 AM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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WS7853+1
WS WestJet
CR9
11:15 AM
CDT TM
3:06 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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PD6164+1
PD Porter Airlines
E75
11:38 AM
CDT
3:21 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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WS5404
WS WestJet
E75
12:57 PM
CDT
4:47 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA4468
AA American
E75L
1:17 PM
CDT
5:07 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA4461
AA American
E75
4:24 PM
CDT
8:14 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DL5607
DL Delta
E75
6:00 PM
CDT TM
9:23 PM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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DL5603
DL Delta
E75
6:40 PM
CDT
10:32 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New York to Memphis
2 carriers, 84 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 84 Flights/wk 961 mi 2h 57m nonstop -1h behind 80 1-stop hubs

LGA–MEM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 961 miles in approximately 2h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 35 CR9, E70, E75 2h57-3h09 100% SkyTeam WS
AA American Airlines Also: PD 21 E75, E75L 3h-3h16 100% Oneworld PD
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E70 Embraer 170 – DL, WS
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, DL, PD, WS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AA
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (35 flights/wk, 63%)
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to MEM direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
84
Outbound / wk
80
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,753
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.

Other ways to reach Memphis from New York

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric LGA→MEM JFK→MEM TEB→MEM
Distance from LGA 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 3
Weekly flights 84 7 1
Flight time 2h 57m 3h 11m 2h 22m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Memphis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Memphis is 1 hour behind New York.
LGA: EDT · MEM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
961 mi / 1,547 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m to 3h 16m.
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.

LGA–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance961 mi / 1,547 km
Flight time2h 57m to 3h 16m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights84 out / 80 return
1-stop connections80 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Memphis International Airport take approximately 2h 57m to 3h 16m. The route covers 961 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 84 nonstop flights per week from LGA to MEM. The return direction has about 80 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNE, SUS, FRG, PWK, LEX, RIC, ORF, TYS, CHO, PHL, BUF, CHA, BDL, GSO, BWI, CMH, CLE, IND, PIT, SDF, YYZ, EWR, RST, BHM, SYR, HSV, YUL, ISP, JAX, JFK, DSM, MKE, MSY, BCT, TUL, OPF, ECP, APF, OKC, RSW, SUA, PBI, VRB, APA, EGE, SRQ, PNS, AUS, SCF, LAS, PHX, SLC, VNY, SJU, OAK, BZN, SFO, DTW, ATL, IAD, BOS, CVG, ORD, MSP, BNA, MDW, DCA, CLT, MIA, IAH, DFW, CHS, DAL, MCO, FLL, TPA, DEN, RDU, HOU and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Memphis is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from MEM 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 MEM

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to MEM ranges from 2 hours 57 minutes to 3 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 961 miles (1,547 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 164 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PNE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).