Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to LaGuardia Airport.
New York is one hour ahead of Kansas City and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Every week, there are 54 Kansas City International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flights. If you want to take off early, pick the 05:10 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 19:50 with Delta Air Lines.
Give yourself enough time to make your MCI to LGA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in New York — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier that offers MCI to LGA flights. A reliable 84.05% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kansas City International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between MCI and LGA:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Currently, 88 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 158 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from MCI to LGA, book your trip six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to LaGuardia Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MCI to LGA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kansas City International Airport to LaGuardia Airport.
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
You'll find MCI at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.34% of flights that depart MCI arrive at their destination without delay.
Kansas City International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Kansas City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to MCI? If you've booked an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to LaGuardia Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kansas City International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LGA instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Ace Rent a Car or Thrifty to explore New York and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from LaGuardia Airport around two weeks before your trip.
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 reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit New York in February.
Before locking in your flight from Kansas City International Airport to LaGuardia Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in New York, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MCI to LGA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
New York has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.