Toronto to New York (YTZ–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YTZ–LGA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 344 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 21 | DH4, DH8D | 1h20-1h21 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from Toronto
| Metric | YTZ→LGA | YYZ→LGA | BUF→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YTZ | – | 12 mi | 58 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 293 | 95 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 34m | 1h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YTZ: EDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.
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.
YTZ–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YTZ to LGA
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YTZ to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YTZ to LGA ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 344 miles (554 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ), Buffalo (BUF) and Rochester (ROC).