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New York LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is the closest of New York's three major airports to Manhattan at just 8 miles from Midtown, and it emerged from a billion-dollar multi-year rebuild largely complete in 2022 with two brand-new terminals replacing the cramped 1960s-era buildings. LGA serves roughly 32 million passengers a year, almost entirely domestic — federal rules cap most flights at a 1,250-mile perimeter, with limited exceptions for Saturdays and Denver. The airport still has no direct rail link; the Q70 Select Bus Service is the standard transit option to the subway.

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Terminals at LGA

Terminal A (Marine Air Terminal)
Limited service, occasional charters
The historic 1939 Art Deco building. Largely retired from scheduled service after the rebuild; used for some private and charter operations.
Terminal B
American, Air Canada, Southwest, United, JetBlue (some)
Opened fully in 2022 with two island concourses connected by skybridges over the taxiway. Centurion Lounge on the headhouse level.
Terminal C
Delta, WestJet, Aeromexico
Delta's brand-new 2022 terminal, replacing the old C and D. Single-concourse design with a large central headhouse and Sky Club.

Getting to New York LaGuardia

Mode Details Cost Frequency
Q70 LaGuardia Link Select BusFree express bus connecting Terminals B and C with the 74th Street-Broadway/Jackson Heights subway station (7, E, F, M, R lines).FreeEvery 10-15 min
M60 Select Bus to ManhattanRuns across 125th Street in Harlem with subway transfers and continues to the Upper West Side.$2.90Every 10-15 min
TaxiDesignated taxi stand on the arrivals level. Manhattan trip takes 20-40 minutes off-peak, longer at rush hour. Tunnel and bridge tolls extra.$45-65 to Midtown plus tollsOn demand
RideshareDesignated pickup zones; pricing surges during peak hours and weather events.$45-80 to MidtownOn demand
NYC Ferry (seasonal LGA pilot)Limited seasonal service has been trialed; check current operations.$4.50 when runningLimited

Parking at LGA

Tier Rate Shuttle Best for
Terminal B Garage$45/day maxWalk via skybridge to terminalShort stays at Terminal B
Terminal C Garage$45/day maxWalk to terminalShort stays at Terminal C
Long-term parking lot$39/dayFree shuttle every 10-15 minMulti-day trips
Off-airport lots (East Elmhurst, Astoria)$18-28/dayOperator shuttles 10-20 minLonger trips, lower cost
Valet (Terminal B)$60/dayCurbside dropPremium short stays

Lounges at LGA

Delta Sky Club
📍 Terminal C
Delta One, Amex Platinum (Delta same-day), paid annual. The new C location is the largest in the Delta network.
American Admirals Club
📍 Terminal B
American premium cabin, oneworld Emerald, paid
Amex Centurion Lounge
📍 Terminal B (headhouse level, airside)
Amex Platinum, Centurion, Business Platinum
Chase Sapphire Lounge
📍 Terminal B
Sapphire Reserve, Ritz-Carlton, JPMorgan Reserve
United Club
📍 Terminal B
United Club members, Polaris business, Star Alliance Gold international

Top destinations from LGA

Destination Country From
Los Angeles (LAX)United States$249Open route guide →
New York (JFK)United States$79Open route guide →
Miami (MIA)United States$169Open route guide →
Chicago (ORD)United States$119Open route guide →
Las Vegas (LAS)United States$249Open route guide →
Orlando (MCO)United States$119Open route guide →

Airlines at LGA

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5 things you didn't know about New York LaGuardia

Verified by the CompareFlights team
  1. 1LaGuardia is named after Fiorello LaGuardia, the NYC mayor (1934–1945) who personally led the airport's construction — and famously refused to deplane in Newark in 1934 because his ticket said 'New York'.
  2. 2LGA is domestic-only — strict perimeter rules limit most flights to within 1,250 miles of the airport, with only 14 'beyond-perimeter' slots awarded by the FAA via lottery (DC, Florida, parts of Texas).
  3. 3The 2017–2022 LGA rebuild was the most expensive single-airport renovation in US history at $8 billion — entirely funded by the Port Authority and the airlines, with no New York City taxpayer money.
  4. 4LGA sits 4 miles by taxi from JFK — making it one of the closest airport-to-airport distances in any major US metro, but the surface road network adds 35 minutes in normal traffic.
  5. 5Helicopter shuttle service from Manhattan's East 34th Street heliport to LGA is offered by Blade — 5 minutes flight time vs. 60 minutes by car at $195 per seat.

Frequently asked about LGA

Why doesn't LaGuardia have a train?

Repeated proposals — most recently the AirTrain LGA project — have been cancelled or scaled back due to community opposition and cost. The Q70 Select Bus Service is currently the only direct transit link, connecting Terminals B and C with the subway at 74th Street-Broadway in Jackson Heights.

What's the perimeter rule at LGA?

Federal rules generally limit nonstop flights at LaGuardia to within 1,250 miles of the airport. The main exceptions are Denver and Saturday-only service to longer-haul cities. That's why transcon flights and most western US service operate from JFK or Newark instead.

How long does the Q70 take to the subway?

About 8-10 minutes from either terminal to the 74th Street-Broadway station, where you can transfer to the 7, E, F, M, and R subway lines into Manhattan or Queens. Total time to Midtown via the 7 train is typically 35-45 minutes from terminal door to Times Square.

Is LaGuardia really finished being rebuilt?

The two main passenger terminals (B and C) and their associated parking, roadways, and central hall are all complete. Some smaller satellite work and the old Marine Air Terminal redevelopment are ongoing, but the day-to-day passenger experience is the new airport you'd recognize from photos.

Nearby airports

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
12 mi S
Long-haul international, cheaper transcon and Caribbean fares
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
20 mi W
United hub, AirTrain to NJ Transit; better for west and transatlantic
Westchester County (HPN)
30 mi N
Smaller New York alternative for select short-haul routes
Long Island MacArthur (ISP)
55 mi E
Southwest focus, useful for Long Island travelers