Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (LGA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,464
miles
3,965
kilometers
2,141
nautical miles

🕐 5h 12m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (66°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to La Guardia Airport is 2,464 miles (3,965 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to LGA typically take around 5h 12m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,464 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.