New York to Dulles (LGA–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LGA Airport Page →
228 mi airlines charter/private 77/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 54m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA6285
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT TB
7:23 AM
EDT
1h 23m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2137cs
AV avianca
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT TB
7:23 AM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH7555+2
NH All Nippon
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT TB
7:23 AM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4048+1
UA United
E7W
10:20 AM
EDT TB
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 30m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2237cs
AV avianca
E75L
10:20 AM
EDT TB
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4049+1
UA United
E75L
10:20 AM
EDT TB
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 30m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4038
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
10:25 AM
EDT TB
11:55 AM
EDT
1h 30m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4051
UA United
E7W
2:55 PM
EDT TB
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 35m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6287
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
2:59 PM
EDT TB
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 31m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3585
Starts Sep 29
UA United
E7W
2:59 PM
EDT TB
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 31m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6294
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
7:29 PM
EDT TB
9:00 PM
EDT
1h 31m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6116+1
UA United
E7W
7:29 PM
EDT TB
9:02 PM
EDT
1h 33m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2236cs
AV avianca
E75L
8:18 AM
EDT
9:39 AM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4032
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
8:20 AM
EDT
9:44 AM
EDT
1h 24m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1573
DL Delta
10:16 AM
EDT
11:39 AM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2136+3
AV avianca
E75L
12:40 PM
EDT
2:09 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3699
Starts Sep 29
UA United
E7W
12:40 PM
EDT
2:09 PM
EDT
1h 29m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4018
UA United
E75L
5:15 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
EDT
1h 30m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4041
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
5:15 PM
EDT
6:41 PM
EDT
1h 26m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4016
UA United
E7W
10:09 PM
EDT
11:30 PM
EDT
1h 21m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4012+1
UA United
E7W
10:09 PM
EDT
11:30 PM
EDT
1h 21m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4026
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
10:10 PM
EDT
11:30 PM
EDT
1h 20m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
RIC Richmond 3h 16m AADLPD ACAVCM Richmond (RIC) to Dulles flights
ORF Norfolk 3h 24m AADLPD ACAVCM Norfolk (ORF) to Dulles flights
PIT Pittsburgh 3h 32m AABADL AVCMEJA Pittsburgh (PIT) to Dulles flights
CHO Charlottesville 3h 41m AADLWS CMUA Charlottesville (CHO) to Dulles flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 3h 49m AAAFAM ACAVAZ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles flights
BOS Boston 3h 51m AAAFAM AVAZCM Boston (BOS) to Dulles flights
CLE Cleveland 3h 55m AADL ACAVAZ Cleveland (CLE) to Dulles flights
BUF Buffalo 4h 8m AADL AVCMSN Buffalo (BUF) to Dulles flights
CMH Columbus 4h 10m AADLWS ACAVCM Columbus (CMH) to Dulles flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 10m AAACASP ACAVCM Toronto (YYZ) to Dulles flights
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New York to Dulles
2 carriers, 77 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 228 mi 1h 30m nonstop

LGA–IAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 228 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AV, NH 56 E75L, E7W 1h23-1h35 100% Star Alliance AV, NH
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AV, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AV, NH, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (56 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to IAD direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
58
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,782
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGA → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
IAD → LGA
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from New York

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric LGA→IAD JFK→IAD TEB→IAD
Distance from LGA 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 21 54
Weekly flights 77 106 9
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 30m 0h 40m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dulles is 0 hours the same as New York.
LGA: EDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
228 mi / 367 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

LGA–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance228 mi / 367 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights77 out / 58 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 228 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LGA to IAD: United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Richmond, Norfolk and Pittsburgh.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from IAD to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LGA to IAD

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to IAD is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 228 miles (367 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 135 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Richmond, Norfolk and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).