LGA → Brooklyn (Downtown)
Across the East River in six minutes.
Downtown Brooklyn vertiport landings give travelers a fast feeder into Wall Street and Brooklyn tech offices. The eVTOL hop replaces a 35–55 minute taxi or shuttle ride.
6 min
eVTOL at launch
$110–$160
est. launch fare
18 km
straight-line distance
30–55 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the LGA → Brooklyn (Downtown) transfer
Side-by-side time and price comparison across helicopter, car, train, and eVTOL air taxi (both at launch and at scale).
Reference fares are static and accurate as of April 2026. Live operator pricing may vary — confirm with the operator at time of booking.
Helicopter (today)
6 min
$175–$245
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
30–55 min
$50–$75
eVTOL — at launch
6 min
$110–$160
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
6 min
$55–$85
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies LGA → Brooklyn (Downtown) today?
Helicopter operators currently serving the New York airport corridor:
- Blade
- Zip Aviation
Likely eVTOL operators at launch
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from LGA to Brooklyn (Downtown)?+
By car the LGA to Brooklyn (Downtown) transfer takes 30–55 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 6 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 6 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from LGA to Brooklyn (Downtown) cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the LGA to Brooklyn (Downtown) route is expected to be $110–$160. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly $55–$85.
Are there helicopter operators flying LGA to Brooklyn (Downtown) today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the New York airport corridor include Blade, Zip Aviation. Charter rates run roughly $175–$245.
When will eVTOL air-taxi service from LGA launch?+
Initial commercial eVTOL service is expected at LGA between late 2026 and 2028, depending on operator certification and vertiport infrastructure. Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace have all announced North America launch markets.
Is the LGA to Brooklyn (Downtown) eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch ($110–$160) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate ($175–$245) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about $55–$85.