Atlanta (ATL) to New York (LGA)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 761
miles
1,225
kilometers
661
nautical miles
🕐 1h 57m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (47°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 761 | 1,218 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 761 | 1,218 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 761 | 1,142 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 761 | 1,142 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 761 | 1,522 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 761 | 1,142 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
A round trip between Atlanta and New York earns you 1,522 base miles - that's 6% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The ATL to LGA route connects Atlanta, United States with New York, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 761 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 47° from Atlanta.
🛫 About ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.
🛬 About LGA
La Guardia Airport
La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to La Guardia Airport is 761 miles (1,225 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to LGA typically take around 1h 57m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 761 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.