New York (LGA) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,018
miles
1,638
kilometers
884
nautical miles

🕐 2h 26m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (293°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,018 1,629
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,018 1,629
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,018 1,527
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,018 1,527
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,018 2,036
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,018 1,527
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?

Flights between New York and Minneapolis follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGA to MSP route connects New York, United States with Minneapolis, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,018 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 NW bearing of 293° from New York. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

🛬 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from La Guardia Airport to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport is 1,018 miles (1,638 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to MSP typically take around 2h 26m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,018 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.