Washington to New York (DCA–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DCA–LGA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 214 miles in approximately 1h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 67 | 738, E75, E75S | 1h22-1h33 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS | 54 | E70, E75, E75S | 1h09-1h21 | SkyTeam | WS | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Washington
| Metric | DCA→LGA | IAD→LGA | BWI→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 144 | 58 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 22m | 1h 20m | 1h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 48% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.
Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.
DCA–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to LGA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines. With 144 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to LGA is about 1 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 214 miles (345 km). There are approximately 144 weekly flights outbound and 139 return, totaling 283 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Boston Logan and Buffalo Niagara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).