Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4, which is four hours behind London.
Your LGW to LGA flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to LaGuardia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between LGW and LGA include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Right now, 274 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 522 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to LGA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to LaGuardia Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LGW to LGA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to LaGuardia Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights leaving London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to LaGuardia Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LGA instead:
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.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from LaGuardia Airport around two weeks before travelling.
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to LaGuardia Airport. July is the most popular month to head to New York. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to LaGuardia Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to LGA in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
New York has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 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.
Boston is another well-known destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without dropping by Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.