Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (LGA)

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The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Los Angeles International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:April

Los Angeles International to New York LaGuardia: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York LaGuardia.

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Cheapest flight found$333
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to New York LaGuardia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to New York LaGuardia is $333. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles International to New York LaGuardia. But we found flights with one or more stops from $333.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Los Angeles International to New York LaGuardia.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to New York LaGuardia is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Los Angeles International Airport and New York LaGuardia Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York LaGuardia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to New York LaGuardia.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know

  • The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LAX to LGA flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LAX and LGA:

    • Denver International Airport

    • Indianapolis International Airport

    • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight is $143. A return fare right now is $333. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LAX to LGA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • Landing cheap flights from LAX to LGA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination without delay.

  • Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LAX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

Getting from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York

  • You'll find LGA at Hangar 7 Centre.

  • From LaGuardia Airport, New York is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.

When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. To skip the crowds, go to New York in February.

  • Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport for July if you'd like to go to New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to LGA in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • New York is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

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