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LGA to SAN: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
2,436 mi
3,920 km · 2,117 nm
5h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,436 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 15m 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
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from SAN?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to San Diego (SAN) is 2,436 miles (3,920 km, 2,117 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 15m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and San Diego?
San Diego is 3 hours behind New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to SAN?
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