Loading map...
LGA → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from La Guardia Airport (New York) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is significantly superior for this short hop, providing an iconic, front-row seat to the Manhattan skyline and the urban corridor of the Northeast.
Search flights from LGA to PHL
Manhattan Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Chrysler Building shortly after takeoff.
Statue of Liberty
A clear view of the harbor and the Lady Liberty monument as the plane heads southwest.
Newark Liberty (EWR)
An aerial perspective of one of the nation's busiest airports and the surrounding industrial meadows.
Princeton University
The historic collegiate gothic architecture of the campus visible in central New Jersey.
Center City Philadelphia
The towering skyscrapers of Philly, including the Comcast Center, visible during the descent.
South Philly Sports Complex
A bird's-eye view of the stadiums for the Eagles, Phillies, and Sixers just before landing.
Secure a window seat on the right for the iconic 'New York Departure' experience; the view of Manhattan is world-class. For night flights, the glittering lights of the I-95 corridor are spectacular. Note that if the wind is from the west, the plane may bank sharply over the Hudson, providing even steeper views of the city.
Book Hotels in Philadelphia
Long Island Sound
Initial views of the water and the residential stretches of the North Shore after takeoff.
Queens and Brooklyn
A dense aerial view of New York City's outer boroughs and their unique grid patterns.
The Jersey Shore
Distant views of the Atlantic coastline and the sandy stretches of Monmouth County.
Pine Barrens
The deep green expanse of the New Jersey wilderness appearing mid-flight.
Delaware River
Looking down at the river traffic and industrial ports approaching Philadelphia.
The left side is best for sunrise views during early morning departures as light reflects off the Atlantic. It offers a broader view of the Jersey Shore's coastline from a distance. During the final approach into PHL, keep an eye out for the Benjamin Franklin Bridge connecting NJ and PA.
Get eSIMs for United States
Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 154 km (96 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 15 min
Departure: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.