San Diego to New York (SAN–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 6h 41m LXJWN WN Chicago (MDW) to New York flights
STL St Louis 6h 50m WN AADLWN St Louis (STL) to New York flights
BNA Nashville 6h 53m WN AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to New York flights
DEN Denver 6h 54m ACASCM DLUAWN Denver (DEN) to New York flights
MKE Milwaukee 7h 3m WN DLWS Milwaukee (MKE) to New York flights
DTW Detroit 7h 4m AFDLKL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to New York flights
DAL Dallas 7h 5m JRELXJWN WN Dallas (DAL) to New York flights
PIT Pittsburgh 7h 8m WN AABADL Pittsburgh (PIT) to New York flights
MCI Kansas City 7h 10m WNWUP DLWNWS Kansas City (MCI) to New York flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 13m AFDLKE DLKEWS Minneapolis (MSP) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and LGA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to LGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,274
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → LGA
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Arriving
83%
Return
LGA → SAN
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → LGA delays →

Other ways to reach New York from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to LaGuardia Airport.
Metric SAN→LGA SNA→LGA PSP→LGA
Distance from SAN 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 31%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to LaGuardia Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
New York is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · LGA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in New York.
Getting from LGA

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.

New York Climate

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.

SAN–LGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to New York route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to LGA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LGA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New York is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from LGA to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, PSP and LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Los Angeles (LAX).