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

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961 mi airlines 56/wk
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DL5606
DL Delta
E70
8:25 AM
EDT TC
10:28 AM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4903
DL Delta
CR9
8:45 AM
EDT TC
10:47 AM
CDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5592
DL Delta
E70
9:25 AM
EDT TC
11:28 AM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4468
AA American
E75
9:35 AM
EDT TB
11:44 AM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4923
DL Delta
CR9
12:55 PM
EDT TC
3:00 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4807
AA American
E75L
1:08 PM
EDT TB
2:49 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5596
DL Delta
E70
2:10 PM
EDT TC
4:13 PM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5607
DL Delta
E75
2:29 PM
EDT TC
4:35 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4696
AA American
E75
5:55 PM
EDT TB
8:02 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4917
DL Delta
CR9
8:05 PM
EDT TC
10:12 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4564
AA American
E75L
6:06 AM
CDT
9:49 AM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4951
DL Delta
CR9
7:05 AM
CDT TM
10:44 AM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5606
DL Delta
E70
11:09 AM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4807
AA American
E75S
11:38 AM
CDT
3:21 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4468
AA American
E75
12:16 PM
CDT
4:06 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4903
DL Delta
CR9
12:25 PM
CDT TM
4:05 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5592
DL Delta
E70
12:45 PM
CDT TM
4:24 PM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5607
DL Delta
E75
5:16 PM
CDT
9:07 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5596
DL Delta
E70
5:20 PM
CDT TM
9:00 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4923
DL Delta
CR9
5:38 PM
CDT TM
9:14 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New York to Memphis
2 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 961 mi 2h 41m nonstop -1h behind 53 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 41m. Beyond nonstop, 53 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 36 CR9, E70, E75 3h02-3h07 29% SkyTeam
AA American Airlines 20 E75, E75L 2h41-3h09 29% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E70 Embraer 170 – DL
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, DL
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AA
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (36 flights/wk, 64%)
Oneworld: AA (20 flights/wk, 36%)
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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,634
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 → MEM
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Arriving
55%
Return
MEM → LGA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → MEM delays →

Other ways to reach Memphis from New York

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric LGA→MEM JFK→MEM EWR→MEM
Distance from LGA 11 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 56 14
Flight time 2h 41m 2h 31m 2h 58m
Departure OTP 29%
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 41m to 3h 9m.
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 41m to 3h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights56 out / 57 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 41m to 3h 9m. The route covers 961 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from LGA to MEM. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, PIT, RIC, ORF, BUF, IAD, CLE, GSO, CHA, CVG, YYZ, SDF, EWR, BHM, FRG, DSM, JAX, JFK, IND, TUL, OPF, APF, CHS, PBI, RSW, HSV, MSY, VRB, AUS, EGE, BZN, SLC, SFO, BOS, ATL, MSP, CLT, DTW, BNA, ORD, DCA, MDW, MIA, DFW, TPA, MCO, DAL, HOU, RDU, IAH, FLL, DEN and PNS. 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, EWR and ISP. 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 56 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 41 minutes to 3 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 961 miles (1,547 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 113 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Newark (EWR) and Islip (ISP).