Flying from Melbourne to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) departing from here.
New York is 15 hours behind Melbourne. LaGuardia Airport is located in New York, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to LGA.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to LGA even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to LaGuardia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to LGA flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
About LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Reserve a hotel near LGA if you have a late flight from Melbourne to LaGuardia Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Go where the road takes you with a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Ace Rent a Car or Thrifty and experience more of New York and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to LaGuardia Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find LGA at Hangar 7 Centre.
Getting from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
Central New York is roughly 13 kilometres from LaGuardia Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Currently, Rs163,908 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to LaGuardia Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs245,752. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to LGA, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Melbourne to LaGuardia Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Melbourne to LaGuardia Airport (LGA). July is the most popular month to visit New York. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your Melbourne to LGA flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to LaGuardia Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC.
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to LaGuardia Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:
Your New York visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that are worth your time include Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty.
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 145 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, head for Baltimore, about 290 kilometres south-west of New York. Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are key highlights.