Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Birmingham Airport (BHM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Birmingham Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Flights from LGA to BHM start at 08:30 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 20:30 with Delta Air Lines. In total, there are 20 weekly New York LaGuardia Airport to Birmingham Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your LGA to BHM flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Delta is your gateway to exploring Birmingham (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Birmingham Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Delta on this route.
With 66.85% of services arriving as scheduled, Delta is the most punctual carrier offering LGA to BHM flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from New York LaGuardia Airport to Birmingham Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LGA and BHM:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Handy information about New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
When it comes to New York LaGuardia Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69% of flights complete their journey on time.
New York LaGuardia Airport is around 13 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LGA? If you've booked an early flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Birmingham Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BHM if you're catching a late New York LaGuardia Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Birmingham Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Avis or Hertz and experience more of Birmingham and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Birmingham Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to central Birmingham
BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham Airport to central Birmingham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
October is the busiest month for flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Birmingham Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Birmingham in March.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Birmingham Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGA to BHM sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Memphis is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Birmingham. Around 354 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum.
Where to next? Make your way to New South Memphis. It's roughly 338 kilometres north-west of Birmingham and home to highlights like Big River Crossing.