New York LaGuardia to New York JFK
11 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 25m with 7 airlines operating direct service from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to New York JFK (JFK). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $79 return), with peak prices in August (around $237). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from New York LaGuardia
New York LaGuardia is the smallest of New York's three airports and now the most modern after a complete 2017–2022 rebuild. The Q70 Limited bus runs free from each terminal to subway connections at Jackson Heights and Woodside; rail directly to LGA does not yet exist (the AirTrain proposal was cancelled in 2023). Operations are domestic-only with limited transborder service. Delta, American and JetBlue have the largest schedules; Southwest and Spirit add ULCC capacity.
Arriving in New York
New York's John F. Kennedy is 15 miles southeast of Manhattan, with the AirTrain feeding into LIRR at Jamaica or the A train at Howard Beach for total transfer times of 50–75 minutes for $13.75. Domestic fares to JFK peak in November–December (Thanksgiving and Christmas) and again in late June; January through mid-March is consistently the cheapest window. Most of New York's transatlantic capacity routes through JFK rather than LGA or EWR.
Who flies LGA to JFK?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 25m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 25m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 25m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 25m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 25m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 25m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 25m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LGA→JFK
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
New York to New York FAQs
Direct flights from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to New York JFK (JFK) take approximately 25m for the 11-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $79. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
7 carriers operate direct service from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to New York JFK (JFK): Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
New York JFK (JFK) is the primary international airport for New York. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.