Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport.
New York is one hour ahead of Kansas City and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Pack your bags and choose from 31 weekly Kansas City International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your MCI to LGA flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport, so jetting to New York (and then discovering more of the United States!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with Delta on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier offering MCI to LGA flights, with 72.59% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kansas City International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MCI and LGA:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
St Louis Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
At the moment, R 2,194 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,532. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MCI to LGA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI's address is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Of all flights departing from Kansas City International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Kansas City to Kansas City International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MCI? If you've booked an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
If you're arriving on a late Kansas City International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near LGA:
Pick up a New York LaGuardia Airport rental car and discover New York and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Ace Rent a Car and Thrifty are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from New York LaGuardia Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
You'll find LGA at Hangar 7 Centre.
New York LaGuardia Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of New York. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport. For a quieter experience, visit New York in December.
Book your flight from Kansas City International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport for July if you want to visit New York during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MCI to LGA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without dropping by Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
