Charlotte (CLT) to New York (LGA)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 544
miles
875
kilometers
472
nautical miles
🕐 1h 32m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (43°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 544 | 870 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 544 | 870 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 544 | 816 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 544 | 816 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 544 | 1,088 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 544 | 816 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 Charlotte and New York earns you 1,088 base miles - that's 4% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The CLT to LGA route connects Charlotte, United States with New York, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 544 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 43° from Charlotte.
🛫 About CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, United States.
🛬 About LGA
La Guardia Airport
La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to La Guardia Airport is 544 miles (875 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to LGA typically take around 1h 32m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 544 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.