Cheap flights from New York (LGA)

New York's closest airport, on the East River shore in Queens

LaGuardia sits on the East River in northern Queens, only about 13 km from Midtown Manhattan, and handles primarily domestic and short-haul international flights to Canada and the Caribbean. Delta and American operate the two largest hubs, joined by Southwest, JetBlue, United and Spirit. Following a major reconstruction, LGA is now widely regarded as one of the most modern terminals in the U.S.

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Airlines flying from New York (LGA)

Major carriers: Delta, American, United, JetBlue, Southwest. Low-cost carriers: Spirit, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to fly from LaGuardia?
January, February and the first half of September are typically the lowest-fare months out of LGA, particularly on Florida and Midwest shuttle routes. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows the exact week each route bottoms out, which often differs between Delta and American on the same city pair.
Which airlines fly out of LGA?
Delta and American operate the largest hubs, joined by United, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, Frontier and Air Canada. The airport focuses on domestic and short-haul international routes within the so-called perimeter rule. Flightmussy compares all of them in a single no-signup search.
How far is LaGuardia from Manhattan?
LGA sits roughly 13 km northeast of Midtown Manhattan on the East River. The LaGuardia Link Q70 bus connects to the 7 subway and LIRR at Mets-Willets Point, and the M60 bus runs to Harlem. Taxis and ride-shares typically take 20-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Are there direct international flights from LGA?
Yes, but limited - Air Canada operates flights to Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, and a small set of Caribbean routes operate seasonally. Most longer international flights leave from JFK or EWR. Flightmussy's multi-airport filter helps surface those alternatives in one search.

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