New York to Philadelphia (LGA–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 95 mi 0h 31m nonstop 124 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LGA and PHL, connecting options are available through 124 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
124
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,021
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from New York

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric LGA→PHL JFK→PHL TEB→PHL
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 17
Weekly flights 1 – 1
Flight time 0h 31m 1h 26m 0h 33m
Departure OTP 71% – –
New York (JFK) to Philadelphia flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Philadelphia flights · Newark (EWR) to Philadelphia flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Philadelphia is 0 hours the same as New York.
LGA: EDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
95 mi / 154 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 31m.
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 PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LGA–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance95 mi / 154 km
Flight time0h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections124 hubs
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 0h 31m. The route covers 95 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LGA to PHL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNE, HPN, MMU, FRG, GAI, PSF, BED, EWR, BDL, PVD, BWI, PSM, ACK, JFK, TOL, DAY, PWK, MCN, CID, CHA, SUS, AGS, LAL, SUA, VRB, OPF, TMB, ECP, BCT, HHH, APF, VPS, SGR, HOU, RIL, EGE, APA, SRQ, TUL, ASE, JAC, PGA, SJU, AUS, BZN, EYW, SCF, LAS, SLC, PHX, LGB, VNY, SJC, OAK, AUA, IAD, SFO, LBG, LEX, BOS, DTW, YUL, DSM, PWM, DCA, YYZ, PIT, TYS, BUF, MSP, RDU, NAS, SYR, CLE, MDW, ORD, BTV, MYR, GRR, RIC, CLT, GSO, BHM, ROA, ILM, ROC, ATL, BGR, ORF, CMH, FLL, CHS, MCO, OMA, JAX, CAE, BNA, IND, ALB, MEM, SDF, STL, MKE, SAV, DAL, MCI, GSP, AVL, CVG, MIA, XNA, MSN, TPA, PBI, IAH, DFW, MSY, RSW, DEN, ORH, TVC, PNS, BDA and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL 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.
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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 PHL

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LGA to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to PHL ranges from 0 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 95 miles (154 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

124 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).