New York to Miami (LGA–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LGA–MIA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,099 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: G3 | 106 | 321, 738, 7M8, B38M | 2h41-3h36 | Oneworld | G3 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: LA, WS | 34 | 739 | 2h46-3h37 | SkyTeam | LA, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Miami from New York
| Metric | LGA→MIA | JFK→MIA | TEB→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGA | – | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 35 | 33 |
| Weekly flights | 234 | 445 | 8 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 2h 45m | 2h |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LGA: EDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Miami.
Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).
Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.
Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.
LGA–MIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
LaGuardia to Miami: Midtown Manhattan's South Florida Shuttle
LGA-MIA runs 8 to 11 daily nonstops between American and Delta. American holds the larger share with 5 to 7 daily departures from its strong LaGuardia position. Delta adds 3 to 4 daily from its Terminal C home at LGA. Block time is 3 hours 10 to 20 minutes southbound. The route competes with JFK-MIA for New York-to-Miami traffic, but LGA's proximity to midtown Manhattan gives it an edge for passengers originating in the city. LaGuardia's rebuilt terminals have improved the departure experience significantly from the pre-renovation era.
Market Context and Seasonal Demand
LGA-MIA is part of the broader New York-Miami air market, one of the highest-volume domestic pairs in the US. JFK, LGA, and EWR collectively send over 30 daily nonstops to South Florida airports (MIA, FLL, PBI). LaGuardia's slot controls and perimeter rule historically limited service, but MIA falls well within the perimeter and receives full frequency allocation. Winter demand from November through April drives peak load factors as New Yorkers head south. Summer reverses the flow somewhat, with South Florida residents escaping the heat. American's MIA hub adds connecting value for passengers heading onward to Latin America and the Caribbean on single tickets.