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Going from Laguardia to JFK to avoid a 6 hour layover
Posted on 8/31/26 at 11:34 am
Posted on 8/31/26 at 11:34 am
Currently have an international trip coming up leaving on Thanksgiving day on American.
We were flying out of MSY to JFK then JFK to our destination. However, American just changed our flight up several hours with a connection, and now we will have a 6 hour layover. This is not the worst thing in the world as we are flying Flagship First and will have access to the Chelsea Lounge etc.
However, we looked and saw that a lot of the flights to JFK were eliminated but there is a direct one to Laguardia several hours later. We would arrive at Laguardia at 7pm and our flight out of JFK leaves at 10PM. Only 25-30 minutes between the two.
This would change us leaving our house at 9am to leaving at 3pm, be direct to LGA and then we would take an uber to JFK. There is a flagship first private security line at JFK which is nice. Would eliminate a lot of travel time and waiting around time, while still having a 3 hour buffer before the flight for any minor delays.
I don't see a lot of downside of doing this beyond if there are major delays/weather conditions we could be kinda screwed, and the minor logistics of going between airports.
Thoughts? Anyone done this or similar?
We were flying out of MSY to JFK then JFK to our destination. However, American just changed our flight up several hours with a connection, and now we will have a 6 hour layover. This is not the worst thing in the world as we are flying Flagship First and will have access to the Chelsea Lounge etc.
However, we looked and saw that a lot of the flights to JFK were eliminated but there is a direct one to Laguardia several hours later. We would arrive at Laguardia at 7pm and our flight out of JFK leaves at 10PM. Only 25-30 minutes between the two.
This would change us leaving our house at 9am to leaving at 3pm, be direct to LGA and then we would take an uber to JFK. There is a flagship first private security line at JFK which is nice. Would eliminate a lot of travel time and waiting around time, while still having a 3 hour buffer before the flight for any minor delays.
I don't see a lot of downside of doing this beyond if there are major delays/weather conditions we could be kinda screwed, and the minor logistics of going between airports.
Thoughts? Anyone done this or similar?
Posted on 8/31/26 at 11:41 am to Fun Bunch
FYI I ran this through AI and they told me I am fricking nuts and not to do this 
Posted on 8/31/26 at 11:46 am to Fun Bunch
quote:
Anyone done this or similar?
I once told the Uber to take us to JFK and as we were arriving he asks what terminal and gate we were departing. I told him and he said uhhhh.....thats La Guardia. So he turned around and took us to la Guardia and we still made our flight.
Posted on 8/31/26 at 11:54 am to Fun Bunch
By the time you go through all of that trouble you might as well just go to a bar and a restaurant during the six hour layover.
Posted on 8/31/26 at 11:54 am to Fun Bunch
You are really putting a lot of faith in your initial flight not being delayed. Are yall checking any bags? If so then I would not try this. Even if I wasnt, id still lean to the 6hr layover here. Too much can go wrong thats out of your control
This post was edited on 8/31/26 at 11:56 am
Posted on 8/31/26 at 12:00 pm to Fun Bunch
Friend,
It is a dangerous but feasible plan. It would require your LGA flight arrive early or on time. Nowadays it averages around 15 minutes of tarmac time at LGA. If you’re seated at the front of the plane you would probably be fine, but if not add 10-20 minutes for deplaning.
Getting a cab between the two should be easy and assuming no traffic a 20 minute ride. If you had an extra hour I would suggest pizza at Andrew Bellucci’s, Peking duck at Jiang Nan or classic Italian at Don Peppe (cash only).
Seems like it could be a lot of stress or a memorable story or both. Please let us know how it goes if you do it.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
It is a dangerous but feasible plan. It would require your LGA flight arrive early or on time. Nowadays it averages around 15 minutes of tarmac time at LGA. If you’re seated at the front of the plane you would probably be fine, but if not add 10-20 minutes for deplaning.
Getting a cab between the two should be easy and assuming no traffic a 20 minute ride. If you had an extra hour I would suggest pizza at Andrew Bellucci’s, Peking duck at Jiang Nan or classic Italian at Don Peppe (cash only).
Seems like it could be a lot of stress or a memorable story or both. Please let us know how it goes if you do it.
Yours,
TulaneLSU
Posted on 8/31/26 at 12:29 pm to WestCoastAg
quote:
You are really putting a lot of faith in your initial flight not being delayed.
This is true and the concern. 1) we would be in likely the very first row on every flight so deplaning wouldn’t be too bad. 2) we never check bags if we can avoid it. So no checked bags.
It is a drastic change in schedule for us for the better, but with a lot of risk.
We would go from having to leave MSY at 9:15am, flying to Charlotte, 60 minute layover (I think), then JFk with almost 6 hour layover
To
Leaving at 3pm, direct to LGA landing at 7. Flagship first so at front of plane and priority private security line at JFK.
If the flight is delayed 45 minutes or less we SHOULD be good but it is a risk and a scramble to avoid 7 less hours of travel
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:05 pm to Fun Bunch
quote:
FYI I ran this through AI and they told me I am fricking nuts and not to do this
I agree with the computer
We had an 8 hour layover in NY one time, left the airport to walk around the city and grab some food. It flew by.
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:09 pm to RonFNSwanson
quote:
We had an 8 hour layover in NY one time, left the airport to walk around the city and grab some food. It flew by.
I don't think 6 hours is enough for that...
And if I was going to leave JFK to go all the way to Manhattan...why wouldn't I just do the plan I am thinking about
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:11 pm to Fun Bunch
Wasn't really suggesting it. More of "8 hours was hardly any time so don't try the crazy shite of catching a ride from one airport to the other and risking traffic or flight delays" 
Posted on 8/31/26 at 1:41 pm to Fun Bunch
the stress and added moving parts are not worth 6 hrs. Eat a gummy, relax in the lounge and chill
Posted on 8/31/26 at 2:07 pm to Fun Bunch
Here are my hangups, first, it's Thanksgiving Day and NYC so that in itself would make me concerned about travel delays. I also don't know if you plan to check luggage but since the trip is international, I will assume you are.
In a perfect world, your flight from MSY to LGA arrives on time at 7pm. Flying first should get you off the plane and your bags sooner so lets say you're leaving baggage claim at LGA at 7:25pm.
Travel time between the two can take as little as 30 minutes on the right day to over an hour on others so lets just say it's a 45 minute route and then you have to check bags again at JFK.
JFK arrival at 8:15pm, check bags and going through security at 8:35. Flight will start boarding first class around 9:30 pm.
The way I would look at it is a best case scenario would leave you about 90 minutes to spare but on Thanksgiving day, in NYC I would not expect a best case scenario.
In a perfect world, your flight from MSY to LGA arrives on time at 7pm. Flying first should get you off the plane and your bags sooner so lets say you're leaving baggage claim at LGA at 7:25pm.
Travel time between the two can take as little as 30 minutes on the right day to over an hour on others so lets just say it's a 45 minute route and then you have to check bags again at JFK.
JFK arrival at 8:15pm, check bags and going through security at 8:35. Flight will start boarding first class around 9:30 pm.
The way I would look at it is a best case scenario would leave you about 90 minutes to spare but on Thanksgiving day, in NYC I would not expect a best case scenario.
Posted on 8/31/26 at 2:16 pm to LSUfan4444
quote:
I also don't know if you plan to check luggage but since the trip is international, I will assume you are.
Absolutely not
Hotels can do laundry
Posted on 8/31/26 at 2:30 pm to Fun Bunch
I wouldn't do it. I'd rather rot at the airport than add on those logistics which will burn at least 1.5-2 hours.
I'd maybe consider it if my first flight was like 6am and was going to make my day miserable but if you're not leaving your house until 9am for the first flight then it's whatever.
I'd maybe consider it if my first flight was like 6am and was going to make my day miserable but if you're not leaving your house until 9am for the first flight then it's whatever.
Posted on 8/31/26 at 3:26 pm to Fun Bunch
quote:
Hotels can do laundry
Yeah, if work is paying 5 Euro to launder a pair of socks, sure. If you're not on an expense account, one may be able to find a full service laundry within walking distance of your lodging to be charged a reasonable price.
Posted on 8/31/26 at 4:31 pm to Fun Bunch
Can you just fly in the day before, spend the night in NYC, and make chicken salad here?
Posted on 8/31/26 at 6:13 pm to Fun Bunch
I'm in agreement with the comments about flying in the night before or take the connection through Charlotte or Miami thanksgiving morning. I would not risk a 3 hr layover on thanksgiving day in the afternoon/evening especially changing airports and before an international flight. NYC has the macy's day parade so it's usually busy in the city that day. Throw in any weather or wind delays and you're in for a mess.
Also, a 3 hr connection is not even legal per expertflyer, minimum 4 hrs
AA-AA DI 4.00 CDS ** - N/A INTER EWRSWF
AA-AA DI 4.00 CDS ** - N/A INTER LGAEWR
AA-AA DI 4.00 CDS ** - N/A INTER LGAJFK
AA-AA DI 4.00 CDS ** - N/A INTER SWFEWR
AA-AA DI 4.00 CDS ** - N/A INTER SWFJFK
AA-AA DI 4.00 INTER JFKEWR
AA-AA DI 4.00 INTER JFKLGA
AA-AA DI 4.00 INTER JFKSWF
Also, a 3 hr connection is not even legal per expertflyer, minimum 4 hrs
AA-AA DI 4.00 CDS ** - N/A INTER EWRSWF
AA-AA DI 4.00 CDS ** - N/A INTER LGAEWR
AA-AA DI 4.00 CDS ** - N/A INTER LGAJFK
AA-AA DI 4.00 CDS ** - N/A INTER SWFEWR
AA-AA DI 4.00 CDS ** - N/A INTER SWFJFK
AA-AA DI 4.00 INTER JFKEWR
AA-AA DI 4.00 INTER JFKLGA
AA-AA DI 4.00 INTER JFKSWF
This post was edited on 8/31/26 at 6:14 pm
Posted on 9/1/26 at 7:05 am to LSUfan4444
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JFK arrival at 8:15pm, check bags and going through security at 8:35.
Haven’t flown from JFK too much, huh?
Posted on 9/1/26 at 7:11 am to Mo Jeaux
I prefer LGA for sure but use JFK more than I wished. Will be again in three days.
With flagship first check in they aren't too bad. Security can be a disaster but with TSA Pre or Clear it helps. Now, checking a bag with SW or something like without priority status and it can be a nightmare but even without TSA pre or clear, flagship first gives expedited security and it shouldn't take more than 20 minutes to check a bag for those who would rather not deal with doing laundry on an International trip which sounds miserable to me.
With flagship first check in they aren't too bad. Security can be a disaster but with TSA Pre or Clear it helps. Now, checking a bag with SW or something like without priority status and it can be a nightmare but even without TSA pre or clear, flagship first gives expedited security and it shouldn't take more than 20 minutes to check a bag for those who would rather not deal with doing laundry on an International trip which sounds miserable to me.
Posted on 9/1/26 at 5:54 pm to Fun Bunch
Not sure how much you travel but if you can take a flight credit or your ticket is non refundable there is a nonstop MSY-JFK that leaves around 11:30 and arrives around 3:30. Delta comfort $205.
Since you said you won't have luggage you can leave your house later, have an extra hour of lounge time and not have to worry about your connection in CLT.
Since you said you won't have luggage you can leave your house later, have an extra hour of lounge time and not have to worry about your connection in CLT.
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