Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (LGA)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 2,464 | 3,942 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 2,464 | 3,942 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 2,464 | 3,696 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 2,464 | 3,696 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 2,464 | 4,928 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 2,464 | 3,696 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?
Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Los Angeles to New York would take approximately 6 days compared to just 5h 12m by air.
✈️ Flight Details
The LAX to LGA route connects Los Angeles, United States with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,464 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 66° from Los Angeles. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.
🛫 About LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.
🛬 About LGA
La Guardia Airport
La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.