LGA → Manhattan (Midtown)
The closest-to-Manhattan air taxi in the world.
LaGuardia is the closest of the three NYC airports to Midtown by air. The 13-km hop will be one of the most-flown short routes in the entire Joby and Archer New York network at launch.
5 min
eVTOL at launch
$95–$135
est. launch fare
13 km
straight-line distance
25–60 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the LGA → Manhattan (Midtown) 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)
5 min
$145–$245
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
25–60 min
$45–$65
Train
40 min
$2.90 (M60 + subway)
eVTOL — at launch
5 min
$95–$135
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
5 min
$50–$80
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies LGA → Manhattan (Midtown) 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 Manhattan (Midtown)?+
By car the LGA to Manhattan (Midtown) transfer takes 25–60 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 5 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 5 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from LGA to Manhattan (Midtown) cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the LGA to Manhattan (Midtown) route is expected to be $95–$135. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly $50–$80.
Are there helicopter operators flying LGA to Manhattan (Midtown) today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the New York airport corridor include Blade, Zip Aviation. Charter rates run roughly $145–$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 Manhattan (Midtown) eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch ($95–$135) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate ($145–$245) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about $50–$80.