EWR vs. JFK vs. LGA: Which Tri-State Airport is Easiest to Travel To? Choosing between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is a foundational decision for any Tri-State traveler. With three massive aviation hubs serving New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, picking the wrong airport for your starting location can mean getting trapped in hours of unexpected highway gridlock across the Hudson River