Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know
New York's timezone is UTC-4, making New York 15 hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you get on your SYD to LGA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to LaGuardia Airport. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is a popular stopover on the SYD to LGA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
$745 is the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,058. These fares may change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SYD to LGA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to LaGuardia Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SYD to LGA.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to LaGuardia Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that leave from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to LaGuardia Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Book a hotel near LGA if you're catching a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Ace Rent a Car or Thrifty to explore New York and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from LaGuardia Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
The street address for LGA is Hangar 7 Centre.
From LaGuardia Airport, New York is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to LaGuardia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit New York in February.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to LaGuardia Airport for July if you want to explore New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to LGA in January. Average temperatures are 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 corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in United States, head for Boston, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are key reasons to visit.