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Cheapest return flight
£142
Typical prices: £107-£221
JetBlue
Wed 24/10Wed 31/10
LGA - ATL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£175
Typical prices: £107-£221
Frontier
Tue 9/1Tue 16/1
LGA - ATL • Direct
Advice from real travellers
Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic LaGuardia-Atlanta flights.
Frontier Economy Bundle adds seat selection and a carry-on; prepay bags in-app.
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with Delta, American Airlines, and Frontier. Average duration is 2h 35m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 100% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 26% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £159 (return)
Shortest trip • 4h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from LaGuardia to Atlanta (LGA-ATL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from LaGuardia to Atlanta

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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15:59 - 22:51LGA  New York LaGuardia-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
6h 52m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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07:00 - 13:34ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LGA New York LaGuardia
6h 34m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
£142JetBlue
Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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06:00 - 11:54LGA  New York LaGuardia-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
5h 54m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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07:00 - 13:34ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LGA New York LaGuardia
6h 34m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
£142JetBlue
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec
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14:29 - 20:36LGA  New York LaGuardia-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
6h 07m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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12:00 - 19:32ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LGA New York LaGuardia
7h 32m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
£143JetBlue
Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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06:00 - 11:54LGA  New York LaGuardia-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
5h 54m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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12:44 - 20:01ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LGA New York LaGuardia
7h 17m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
£143JetBlue
Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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06:00 - 11:54LGA  New York LaGuardia-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
5h 54m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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07:00 - 13:34ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LGA New York LaGuardia
6h 34m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
£143JetBlue
Wed, 14 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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15:59 - 22:51LGA  New York LaGuardia-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
6h 52m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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12:10 - 20:00ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LGA New York LaGuardia
7h 50m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
£143JetBlue
Wed, 9 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
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12:00 - 20:36LGA  New York LaGuardia-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
8h 36m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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17:35 - 23:53ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LGA New York LaGuardia
6h 18m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
£143JetBlue
Tue, 20 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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12:00 - 20:39LGA  New York LaGuardia-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
8h 39m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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09:00 - 14:59ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LGA New York LaGuardia
5h 59m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
£146JetBlue
Sat, 9 Jan - Sat, 16 Jan
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22:00 - 00:34LGA  New York LaGuardia-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
2h 34mdirect
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14:12 - 16:27ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LGA New York LaGuardia
2h 15mdirect
£175Frontier
Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
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16:59 - 19:53LGA  New York LaGuardia-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
2h 54mdirect
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18:41 - 20:59ATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-LGA New York LaGuardia
2h 18mdirect
£182Frontier
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Price, demand, and travel trends for New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

Return flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta start at £142. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £107 to £221. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £142 on JetBlue.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta and is 9% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 24% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta at £120 return.
  • June (£203) and July (£198) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 69% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta the cheapest?

Flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£58
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from LaGuardia to Atlanta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from LaGuardia to Atlanta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from LaGuardia to Atlanta: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from LaGuardia to Atlanta 
Verified travelerFlew with Frontier-Jul 2026
If you on a budget flight frontier. Don’t bring anything other than a personal bag. Or you will get charged for everything.
ToddFlew with Delta-Aug 2026
Know how far you have to travel between gates during connections.
Aditi SayanFlew with Delta-Apr 2026
Security checkin lines can be longer at certain departure times

Your New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta flights?

    Among airlines operating New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta flights:

    • Frontier: offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

    3 airlines operate flights between New York LaGuardia Airport and Atlanta. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Delta
    • American Airlines
    • Frontier

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

    Flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta usually depart from New York LaGuardia (LGA) and arrive at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

    On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £162 return and stopover options via Orlando (MCO) at £159.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £23–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier and Spirit Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta pass through?

    One-stop flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta most commonly connect through:

    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 42% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) – 10% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) – 10% of one-stop connections

    Fort Lauderdale (FLL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

    On the New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 27%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £148 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £202 – a £54 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 18 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta flights, with 46% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Atlanta?

    Some of the most popular sights in Atlanta are The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown - a DoubleTree by Hilton, Georgia State University, and Georgia World Congress Center. These are among the most viewed places in Atlanta on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta:

    • Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:35
    • Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 23:35.

    The flight takes about 2h 35m.

  • How expensive are last-minute New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 22% above the route average of £162. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

    A direct flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta takes 2h 35m, covering 760 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £142 to £829. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta looking right now?

    One-way fares from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £74, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Spirit Airlines's on-time performance compare to other airlines on New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta flights?

    Spirit Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta flights are:

    • Spirit Airlines: 100% on time
    • Delta: 85% on time
    • American Airlines: 83% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 16m, compared to 4h 54m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 43m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • Which car hire options are available at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)?

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Hertz
    • Europcar
    • Ace
    • Dollar

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta flight?

    Return flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta range from £107 to £221, with an average of £162 over the past 12 months. Anything below £107 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta flights?

    Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta flights:

    • • Delta
    • • American Airlines
    • • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average £148 – about £54 less than Sunday (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta trip for September. Fares historically average £120 return in that month – typically £83 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Spirit Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 100% of Spirit Airlines flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 84%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours18 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Orlando Airport (MCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £159 return on this route – about £4 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
    - Sonesta Atlanta Airport South
    - La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Airport North
    - DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Airport

Prefer to fly direct from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from New York LaGuardia Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York LaGuardia to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to New York LaGuardia

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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