Kansas City to New York (MCI–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MCI–LGA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,105 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS | 29 | 221, 223, BCS1, CR9 | 2h47-2h56 | SkyTeam | WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 20 | 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h18-2h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from Kansas City
| Metric | MCI→LGA | MHK→LGA | OMA→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCI | – | 105 mi | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 58 | 1 | 44 |
| Flight time | 2h 18m | 1h 24m | 2h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 95% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCI: CDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.
Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.
MCI–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCI to LGA
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCI to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCI to LGA ranges from 2 hours 18 minutes to 2 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,105 miles (1,778 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manhattan (MHK), Omaha (OMA) and Des Moines (DSM).