San Juan to New York (SJU–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SJU–LGA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Frontier leads the route. The flight covers 1,613 miles in approximately 4h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 Frontier | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SJU: AST · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, 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.
SJU–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJU to LGA
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SJU to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJU to LGA ranges from 4 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,613 miles (2,595 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.