LGA

LaGuardia Airport

Queens, New York

LaGuardia is the closest airport to Midtown Manhattan, making it the most convenient for many New York travelers. Recently renovated with modern Terminal B.

Airport Information

IATA Code

LGA

Location

Queens, New York

Terminals

2 terminals (Terminal B & C/D)

Airlines

6+ carriers

Airlines at LGA

DeltaAmerican AirlinesUnitedSouthwestSpiritFrontier

Getting to/from LGA

1

Q70 SBS Bus to Jackson Heights/Roosevelt Ave subway – Free with MetroCard

2

M60 SBS Bus to 125th St (A, B, C, D, 2, 3, 4, 5 trains)

3

NYC Express Bus from Midtown – $18

4

Taxi: ~$30-40 from Midtown Manhattan

5

New AirTrain LGA (Opening 2026): Direct connection to Willets Point–Mets/Flushing subway

Pro Tips for LGA

✓Best for domestic flights – no international flights except Canada & Caribbean
✓Closest airport to Midtown – often fastest overall despite smaller size
✓Terminal B is brand new and has great amenities
✓Book early morning flights to avoid afternoon delays
✓Great for Spirit and Frontier ultra-cheap domestic fares

FAQ: LaGuardia Airport

Q70 SBS Bus to Jackson Heights/Roosevelt Ave subway – Free with MetroCard M60 SBS Bus to 125th St (A, B, C, D, 2, 3, 4, 5 trains)
LaGuardia Airport is served by Delta, American Airlines, United, Southwest, Spirit, Frontier. Check our flight search for current fares and schedules.
LaGuardia is the closest airport to Midtown, located just 8 miles away in Queens. Bus service takes 30-50 minutes depending on traffic.
For domestic flights, arrive at LGA at least 2 hours before departure. For international flights, allow 3 hours. During peak travel seasons (summer, holidays), add an extra 30 minutes to account for longer security lines.
LaGuardia Airport has multiple parking garages with short-term and long-term rates. Long-term parking typically costs $18-32 per day. Off-airport parking services near the airport are often 30-40% cheaper. Ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft can be more economical for trips under a week.

Cheap Flights from LGA

LGA → Miami

$139

LGA → Chicago

$89

LGA → Atlanta

$79

LGA → Dallas

$109

LGA → Boston

$69

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John F. Kennedy

EWR

Newark Liberty

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