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LGA to LUF: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Phoenix (Luke Air Force Base)
2,161 mi
3,477 km · 1,877 nm
4h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,161 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 42m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- LUF — Luke Air Force Base · Phoenix, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGA
Near LUF
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport22 mi away
- GYR · Phoenix Goodyear Airport8 mi away
- BXK · Buckeye Municipal Airport19 mi away
- DVT · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport20 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from LUF?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Phoenix (LUF) is 2,161 miles (3,477 km, 1,877 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to LUF?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LGA to LUF?
Nonstop service on LGA–LUF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 42m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between New York and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 3 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to LUF?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on LGA–LUF that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some LGA to LUF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LGA–LUF tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.