Travelling from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to LaGuardia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Toronto and New York are both in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Each week, there are 221 Pearson International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, select the 06:15 Air Canada flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:55 with Air Canada.
Leave plenty of time to catch your YYZ to LGA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
With direct flights from Pearson International Airport to LaGuardia Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to New York (and then other corners of United States) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is American Airlines.
With a reliable 82.82% of services arriving as planned, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating YYZ to LGA flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
89 € is currently the best price for a one-way Pearson International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. Return flights start at 137 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from YYZ to LGA, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on time at their destination.
To reach Pearson International Airport from central Toronto, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Pearson International Airport to LaGuardia Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to YYZ:
Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Consider booking a hotel near LGA if you're on a late Pearson International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a LaGuardia Airport rental car and discover New York and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Ace Rent a Car and Thrifty are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from LaGuardia Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
LGA is located 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.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Pearson International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. To skip the crowds, go to New York in February.
Lock in your flight from Pearson International Airport to LaGuardia Airport for July if you'd like to go to New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YYZ to LGA in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
New York is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you busy. Start with leading sights 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.