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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to New York LaGuardia Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:14 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:44 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 14m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to New York LaGuardia Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to New York LaGuardia Airport takes 2h 14m, covering 760 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to New York LaGuardia Airport range from $145 to $301, with an average of $218 over the past 12 months. Anything below $145 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $218 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $177 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $218 for nonstop.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Atlanta to New York LaGuardia Airport flights are:

• Delta: 83% on time
• American Airlines: 82% on time
• Southwest: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to New York LaGuardia Airport flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 4%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $183 to $1,001. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Atlanta to New York LaGuardia Airport flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Atlanta to New York LaGuardia Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $135, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Flights from Atlanta to New York LaGuardia Airport usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Atlanta to New York LaGuardia Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 27m.

One-stop flights from Atlanta to New York LaGuardia Airport most commonly connect through:

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Atlanta to New York LaGuardia Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $197 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $258, a difference of $61.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Atlanta and New York LaGuardia Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 13m, compared with 4h 43m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 25m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Some of the most popular sights in New York LaGuardia Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York LaGuardia Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to New York LaGuardia Airport flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you are looking for a quick and convenient flight, you will be happy to know that there are plenty of direct flights from ATL to LGA. In fact, direct flights are even more frequent than indirect routes. These direct flights are typically operated by Delta Airlines, JetBlue, or American Airlines. You will also find a few routes that include a stopover, typically operated by Spirit Airlines. This layover is usually in Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Or, you can choose a journey with a layover operated by multiple airlines.

Downtown Atlanta is about a 15min car ride from the airport, so you are able to take a taxi or a rideshare such as Uber or Lyft. Or, you can use the MARTA light rail system. This mode of public transportation serves the airport via the Red and Gold Lines. If you need to park your car during your trip, many MARTA stations also offer long term parking for cheaper prices than at the airport.

The city is about a 25min drive from LaGuardia Airport depending on traffic, so you can take a taxi or a rideshare like Lyft or Uber. Or, you can take the public bus. These options will be cheaper than a taxi but will take a bit longer. You can take bus Q47, Q48, or M60, and then connect to the subway depending on your final destination within the city.

LaGuardia mainly serves the downtown area of New York City, as it is the closest of New York City’s airports to the city itself. It mainly serves Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx, while New Jersey is also just a short drive away.