Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know
New York is four hours behind London and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Your LHR to LGA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to LaGuardia Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and LGA:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Logan International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Right now, 310 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 512 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to LGA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to LaGuardia Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LHR to LGA.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to LaGuardia Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to LaGuardia Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LGA instead:
Grab a LaGuardia Airport rental car and explore New York and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Ace Rent a Car and Thrifty are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from LaGuardia Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
LaGuardia Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of New York. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to LaGuardia Airport. To skip the crowds, head to New York in February.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to LaGuardia Airport, consider 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 like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to LGA in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
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