Flying from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to LaGuardia Airport.
New York's timezone is UTC-4, which makes New York one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Flights from BHM to LGA start from 06:00 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The last service of the day is at 17:28 with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can choose from 34 weekly Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your BHM to LGA flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to New York (and then seeing more of United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to LaGuardia Airport.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 83.22% of services arriving as scheduled, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating BHM to LGA flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BHM and LGA:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight is $332. A return fare right now is $663. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BHM to LGA.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BHM to LGA.
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Handy information about Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
The address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.
80.37% of flights departing from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of BHM.
To reach Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to LaGuardia Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BHM:
Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Book a hotel near LGA if you're taking a late Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Ace Rent a Car or Thrifty and discover more of New York and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from LaGuardia Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
The address for LGA is Hangar 7 Centre.
LaGuardia Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of New York. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to LaGuardia Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to New York based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to LaGuardia Airport for July if you'd like to visit New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BHM to LGA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
New York has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United States, consider Boston, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are among its highlights.