Travelling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from LaGuardia Airport to Philadelphia International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
New York and Philadelphia follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
You can choose from 30 weekly LaGuardia Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:55.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGA to PHL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
American Airlines has direct flights from LaGuardia Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Philadelphia — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LGA to PHL flights, with 76.0% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from LaGuardia Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGA and PHL:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight is $278. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $744. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from LGA to PHL, book your trip six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LGA to PHL.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from LaGuardia Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA's address is Hangar 7 Centre.
LaGuardia Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80.0% of flights that take off from LGA reach their destination on time.
To get to LaGuardia Airport from central New York, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near LGA:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a LaGuardia Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Pick up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
From Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Philadelphia. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGA to PHL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Boston is another essential stop in United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without seeing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
