Cheap Flights from LGA to AVP: When to Fly from New York to Wilkes-Barre

 

The cheapest times to fly from LGA to AVP are

• January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
• July 16th to November 18th (except the week of July 23rd)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LGA to AVP is early to mid August. Prices can be as high as $1074 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $301 for Tuesday flights around early to mid August.

 

When to Fly to Wilkes-Barre

Flying from New York, NY (LGA) to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP) will usually cost between $354 to $661 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid August with an average ticket price of $361. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $665. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $304 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $498 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LGA to AVP flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LGA to AVP route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the LGA to AVP flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from New York. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $2.98, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to AVP, and Saturday the cheapest day to fly back into LGA. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $77 (14%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $475. Return trip prices are from the AVP to LGA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LGA to AVP can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 10 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from LGA to AVP while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking LGA to AVP

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from LGA to AVP — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LGA to AVP? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport to LaGuardia Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 104 miles or 167 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LGA to AVP?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LGA to AVP flight is about 1 hour 10 minutes.

How many flights go between New York, NY and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 74 available flights from LGA to AVP.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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