Selma to New York (SEM–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between SEM and LGA, connecting options are available through 1 hub.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Selma
| Metric | SEM→LGA | BHM→LGA | PNS→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEM | – | 85 mi | 130 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 20 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 48m | 2h 27m | 2h 38m |
Travel Essentials
SEM: EDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Selma, 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.
SEM–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEM to LGA
Craig Field (SEM) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
SEM to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEM to LGA ranges from 2 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 931 miles (1,498 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DAL. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham (BHM), Pensacola (PNS) and Valparaiso (VPS).