What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at New York LaGuardia Airport?

American Airlines operates the most flights from New Zealand to New York LaGuardia Airport at 0 per week, while Air New Zealand is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to New York LaGuardia Airport. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Which airports serve New York and the surrounding area?

Flights to New York can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of New York include Newark (EWR), Teterboro (TEB) and Caldwell Wright (CDW). These airports are not in New York itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

How long is a direct flight to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Direct flights to New York LaGuardia Airport are available from Auckland, with a flight time of about 15h 40m.

How do I know if a flight to New York LaGuardia Airport is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to New York LaGuardia Airport is around $1,681 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

What are the most popular airlines flying to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Air New Zealand is the most popular airline flying to New York LaGuardia Airport among KAYAK users, followed by Qantas Airways and American Airlines.

How many cities have direct flights to New York LaGuardia Airport?

1 city has direct flights to New York LaGuardia Airport. Auckland has the most with 7 direct flights per week.

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Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar

14:00 - 19:01AKL Auckland Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

23h 01m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

14:55 - 16:55LGA New York LaGuardia-AKL Auckland Intl

33h 00m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,669Air Canada

Mon, 1 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar

14:00 - 12:23AKL Auckland Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

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$1,754Air Canada

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44h 08m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

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Thu, 11 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb

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45h 05m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

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Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

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Mon, 14 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

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28h 08m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

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Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

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30h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

14:55 - 07:10LGA New York LaGuardia-AKL Auckland Intl

24h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

$2,937United Airlines

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$3,187United Airlines

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25h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$4,011United Airlines

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17:15 - 21:29AKL Auckland Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

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Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

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28h 44m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

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Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar

14:00 - 19:01AKL Auckland Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

23h 01m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

14:55 - 16:55LGA New York LaGuardia-AKL Auckland Intl

33h 00m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,669Air Canada

Mon, 1 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar

14:00 - 12:23AKL Auckland Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

40h 23m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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Mon, 1 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar

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45h 15m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

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44h 08m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

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Fri, 4 Dec - Fri, 22 Jan

14:00 - 09:56AKL Auckland Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

37h 56m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

14:55 - 11:00LGA New York LaGuardia-AKL Auckland Intl

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Mon, 7 Dec - Fri, 22 Jan

14:00 - 09:56AKL Auckland Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

37h 56m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

14:55 - 11:00LGA New York LaGuardia-AKL Auckland Intl

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Fri, 22 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb

14:00 - 21:31AKL Auckland Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

25h 31m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

11:40 - 11:00LGA New York LaGuardia-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,852Air Canada

Thu, 11 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb

06:50 - 22:43AKL Auckland Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

33h 53m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

19:55 - 11:00LGA New York LaGuardia-AKL Auckland Intl

45h 05m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,898Air Canada

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Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

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What is the cheapest flight to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Auckland to New York LaGuardia Airport is the cheapest route at $1,669 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to New York LaGuardia Airport?

A return flight to New York LaGuardia Airport costs $1,916 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Wellington average $1,931, while Auckland runs a bit higher at $1,934.

What is the cheapest day to fly to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to New York LaGuardia Airport at $1,822 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $2,619.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York LaGuardia Airport?

May is the cheapest month to fly to New York LaGuardia Airport with an average price of $1,698 return.
July ($2,737) and April ($2,616) are the most expensive.
Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Morning flights to New York LaGuardia Airport are the cheapest at $1,682 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $2,274.

What is a good deal for flights to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Flights under $1,681 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to New York LaGuardia Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

Auckland $1,639
Christchurch $1,655
Wellington $1,658

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Cheapest flight	$981

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to LaGuardia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to New York based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at New York LaGuardia Airport?
American Airlines operates the most flights from New Zealand to New York LaGuardia Airport at 0 per week, while Air New Zealand is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to New York LaGuardia Airport. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.
Which airports serve New York and the surrounding area?
Flights to New York can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of New York include Newark (EWR), Teterboro (TEB) and Caldwell Wright (CDW). These airports are not in New York itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.
How long is a direct flight to New York LaGuardia Airport?
Direct flights to New York LaGuardia Airport are available from Auckland, with a flight time of about 15h 40m.
How do I know if a flight to New York LaGuardia Airport is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to New York LaGuardia Airport is around $1,681 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

For flights to New York LaGuardia Airport, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,681 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to New York LaGuardia Airport in May. Return fares historically average $1,698 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
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• Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
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• Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to morning to save up to $592 per return. Morning flights to New York LaGuardia Airport average $1,682 compared to $2,274 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
Once you arrive in New York LaGuardia Airport, a few great places to start are Times Square, New York City Center, and Longacre Theatre. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

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