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LaGuardia is the dark horse of NYC airports. It'scloser to Manhattan than JFK or Newark (about 8.5 milescompared to 15 and 16 miles), but it's somehow doesn't feel veryclose. And that's all thanks to the NYC Taxi Lobby.
Subsequently, one may also ask, is JFK better than LGA?
As you can see, you're more likely to be delayed ifyou're flying into LaGuardia. In this respect, Newark andJFK are only slightly better choices, but they arebetter than LaGuardia.
Beside this, what is the best airport to fly into NYC?
Best NYC Airport to Fly Into
- LGA: 70% on time arrival, average delay 64.73 min.
- JFK: 75% on time arrival, average delay 63.75 min.
- Newark: 74% on time arrival, average delay 59.31 min.
Time: 60-90 minutes. Even though they're only 12 miles apart, without stopsit generally takes 30-45 minutes curbside to curbsidebetween JFK and LGA. However, give yourself at leastan additional 30-45 minute wiggle room to account for cab lines andtraffic.