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$63+ Cheap flights from Dallas to LaGuardia, NY (LGA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — LGA
abr. 26 — maig 31
dg. 4/26
dg. 5/3
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas to LaGuardia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on març 27, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dc. 4/84:27 pm
DFW
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 32m
Frontier
dv. 4/1010:00 pm
LGA
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$98
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dc. 4/84:27 pm
DFW
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 32m
Frontier
dl. 4/1310:00 pm
LGA
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$105
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dt. 4/145:28 pm
DFW
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 36m
Frontier
dc. 4/1510:59 pm
LGA
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$109
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dc. 4/225:28 pm
DFW
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 36m
Frontier
dt. 4/2810:59 pm
LGA
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$111
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dc. 4/84:27 pm
DFW
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 32m
Frontier
ds. 4/118:32 pm
LGA
-
DFW
Nonstop4h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dv. 4/104:27 pm
DFW
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 32m
Multiple Airlines
dl. 4/138:59 pm
LGA
-
DFW
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dt. 4/215:28 pm
DFW
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 36m
Multiple Airlines
dt. 4/285:45 am
LGA
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$115
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dt. 4/145:28 pm
DFW
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 36m
Frontier
dc. 4/2210:59 pm
LGA
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$116
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dt. 4/145:28 pm
DFW
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 36m
Frontier
dt. 4/2110:59 pm
LGA
-
DFW
Nonstop3h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$120
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dt. 4/218:10 am
DAL
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 20m
Southwest
dt. 4/289:55 am
LGA
-
DAL
Nonstop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dc. 5/66:05 pm
DAL
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
dj. 5/76:05 am
LGA
-
DAL
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ds. 4/256:00 pm
DAL
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
ds. 5/25:55 pm
LGA
-
DAL
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$243

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas (A78) to LaGuardia (LGA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated març 27, 2026.

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Expedia
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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$98
(Priceline)

One-way from

$63
(Super.com)

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September

Average price

$278
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas to LaGuardia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated març 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport that are best for you.

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Price

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DallasNew York

DAL - LGA

DALLGA

Dallas Love Field

ds. 4/25

11:40 am-3:55 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

New York LaGuardia

ds. 5/2

5:55 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$243

DallasNew York

DAL - LGA

DALLGA

Dallas Love Field

dv. 5/1

4:05 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

New York LaGuardia

dj. 5/7

10:35 am-5:20 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$277

DallasNew York

DAL - LGA

DALLGA

Dallas Love Field

dj. 4/23

11:05 am-6:55 pm

1 stop6h 50m

New York LaGuardia

dt. 4/28

7:25 am-1:50 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$285

DallasNew York

DAL - LGA

DALLGA

Dallas Love Field

dc. 4/15

10:30 am-4:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

New York LaGuardia

dv. 4/17

6:05 am-8:55 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$287

DallasNew York

DAL - LGA

DALLGA

Dallas Love Field

dj. 5/14

6:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

New York LaGuardia

dt. 5/19

7:35 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$289

DallasNew York

DAL - LGA

DALLGA

Dallas Love Field

dj. 5/7

1:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

New York LaGuardia

dl. 5/11

7:30 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$289

DallasNew York

DAL - LGA

DALLGA

Dallas Love Field

dv. 4/24

4:05 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

New York LaGuardia

ds. 5/2

7:35 am-2:25 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$290

DallasNew York

DAL - LGA

DALLGA

Dallas Love Field

dl. 4/20

1:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

New York LaGuardia

dj. 4/23

3:25 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$292

DallasNew York

DAL - LGA

DALLGA

Dallas Love Field

dv. 4/24

11:30 am-7:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

New York LaGuardia

dg. 4/26

6:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$299

DallasNew York

DAL - LGA

DALLGA

Dallas Love Field

ds. 5/16

6:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop3h 15m

New York LaGuardia

dt. 5/19

7:35 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$299

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas to LaGuardia. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $67). Flying from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $129). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DFW to LGA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas to LaGuardia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated març 27, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 43% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas to LaGuardia. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas to LaGuardia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated març 27, 2026.

The most flights from A78 to LGA are scheduled on a Wednesday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport?

How often are flights from Dallas to New York delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Dallas and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dallas to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dallas to New York flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing LaGuardia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to LaGuardia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to LaGuardia. Reviews last updated març 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,340 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,507 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,551 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,014 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

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  • How long is the flight from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    For as low as $243, Southwest can have you in New York LaGuardia Airport from Dallas in 3h 15m. Dallas and New York LaGuardia Airport are separated by a distance of 1378 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $68 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $74 and $131 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport for 72% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $49. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport on time: Korean Air (84%), Frontier (80%), Aeromexico (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $697 for a flight from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $54 while the most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - New York LaGuardia) is currently priced at $126.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dallas to LaGuardia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dallas to LaGuardia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas to LaGuardia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dallas to LaGuardia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dallas to LaGuardia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas to LaGuardia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $67). Flying from Dallas to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $129). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Dallas to LaGuardia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dallas to LaGuardia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated març 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$68Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$131Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$164Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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