Pittsburgh to New York (PIT–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PIT–LGA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 334 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS | 46 | CR9, E70, E75, E75S | 1h29-1h40 | SkyTeam | WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA | 32 | E70, E75 | 1h30-2h16 | Oneworld | BA | |
| UA United Airlines | 2 | – | 1h-1h22 | Star Alliance | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | 1h16 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Pittsburgh
| Metric | PIT→LGA | CKB→LGA | CLE→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PIT | – | 83 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 94 | – | 64 |
| Flight time | 1h 32m | 0h 59m | 1h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PIT: EDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 6:00 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.
PIT–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PIT to LGA
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 94 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PIT to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PIT to LGA is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 334 miles (538 km). There are approximately 94 weekly flights outbound and 90 return, totaling 184 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bridgeport (CKB) and Cleveland (CLE).