New York (LGA) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,436
miles
3,920
kilometers
2,117
nautical miles

🕐 5h 8m
Flight Time
🧭 W (271°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,436 3,898
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,436 3,898
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,436 3,654
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,436 3,654
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,436 4,872
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,436 3,654
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?

This long-haul flight covers 2,436 miles across 5 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The LGA to SAN route connects New York, United States with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,436 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 W bearing of 271° from New York. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

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

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from La Guardia Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2,436 miles (3,920 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to SAN typically take around 5h 8m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,436 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.