New York to Miami (LGA–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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New York to Miami
5 carriers, 255 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines
255 Flights/wk
1,099 mi
2h 40m nonstop
99 1-stop hubs
LGA–MIA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 1,099 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop LGA–MIA service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 139 | 321, 32Q, 738, 7M8, B38M | 2h40-3h46 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 49 | 321 | 3h12-3h53 | SkyTeam | – | |
| G3 GOL | 42 | 321, 738, B38M | 3h17-3h25 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 14 | 320, 321 | 3h09-3h54 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 10 | A21N | 3h14 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to MIA direction.
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36
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Afternoon/evening departures
38
Nonstop flights
255
Outbound / wk
260
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to MIA.
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One-Stop Connections
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
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LGA → MIA
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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29%
Arriving
62%
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MIA → LGA
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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42%
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
LGA delays → MIA delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Miami from New York
Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
| Metric | LGA→MIA | JFK→MIA | TEB→MIA |
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| Distance from LGA | – | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 10 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 255 | 276 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 3h 5m | 2h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 29% | – | – |
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Miami International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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LGA: EDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Miami.
LGA: EDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
1,099 mi / 1,768 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 3h 54m.
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 MIA
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).
Miami Climate
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.
Facts
LGA–MIA Quick Facts
Key statistics for the New York to Miami route.
Route details
Distance1,099 mi / 1,768 km
Flight time2h 40m to 3h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights255 out / 260 return
1-stop connections99 hubs
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LGA to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Miami International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 3h 54m. The route covers 1,099 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, GOL and Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 255 nonstop flights per week from LGA to MIA. The return direction has about 260 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CTH, FRG, HPN, VRB, BED, APF, PVD, SUS, GHB, CHO, HHH, EWR, BDL, BTV, RSW, JFK, HSV, BGR, ECP, LIT, SJU, AVL, EYW, AUS, ASE, RAP, MYR, EGE, BZN, SCF, UIO, PNS, LEX, VNY, ILM, SJC, AUA, SFO, IAD, RIC, SAV, DTW, CVG, ROC, ORF, CLE, SYR, JAX, GSP, LBG, GSO, MEM, OKC, TYS, RDU, GRR, DCA, ATL, PIT, MCO, DSM, MCI, TUL, BOS, BHM, MDW, CLT, TPA, CHA, CHS, BNA, YUL, YYZ, ALB, SDF, CMH, ORD, DFW, IAH, IND, MSN, NAS, STL, MKE, BUF, MSY, SLC, DAL, VPS, HOU, SRQ, MSP, DEN, OMA, FLL, AGS, XNA, BDA and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MIA to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
American Airlines operates 5 to 7 daily nonstop departures on LGA-MIA. Delta runs 3 to 4 daily nonstops. Block time is 3 hours 10 to 20 minutes southbound and 2 hours 50 to 3 hours northbound. Both carriers use A319, A320, or 737 narrowbody equipment. LaGuardia does not host JetBlue or Spirit on MIA routes; those carriers concentrate at JFK and Fort Lauderdale.
LaGuardia is closer to midtown Manhattan and much of Queens, the Bronx, and Westchester County. Ground transport time from midtown to LGA is 20 to 40 minutes versus 45 to 75 minutes to JFK. LaGuardia's rebuilt Terminal B and Terminal C (Delta) are modern and efficient. The tradeoff is fewer carrier choices. LGA has no international terminal, so onward international connections from MIA require originating at JFK instead.
LaGuardia completed a major terminal rebuild. Terminal B and the Delta Terminal C opened between 2020 and 2024. The airport now has a consolidated pickup area for rideshares. Bus service runs on the Q70 SBS to Jackson Heights for free subway transfers. A planned AirTrain connection to the Mets-Willets Point subway and LIRR station was cancelled. Current rail access still requires a bus transfer from the airport to the subway network.
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.