Washington (DCA) to New York (LGA) flights
Republic Airline, Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to LaGuardia Airport, with about 79 flights a week in July 2026. The 214-mile flight takes about 1h 23m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 214 mi · 344 km
- Flight time
- 1h 23m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying DCA to LGA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 73 | Embraer E175 | 258,718 | 1h 23m |
| Delta Air Lines | 6 | Airbus A220-300 | 6,403 | 1h 8m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800 | 2,254 | 1h 28m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to LGA flight schedule
17 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 13 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:20am and the last at 10:12pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 1172Delta Air Lines | 6:20am | 7:30am | 31 | 88% |
| AA 4403American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:59am | 8:14am | 19 | 91% |
| DL 5772Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:15am | 9:33am | 26 | 80% |
| AA 4491American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:59am | 11:25am | 4 | 83% |
| AA 4487American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:11am | 11:38am | 26 | 71% |
| DL 5742Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 11:00am | 12:09pm | 30 | 77% |
| AA 4546American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 11:24am | 12:49pm | 19 | 79% |
| DL 5747Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 1:30pm | 2:53pm | 30 | 63% |
| AA 4730American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 1:58pm | 3:30pm | 30 | 64% |
| AA 4569American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 2:59pm | 4:31pm | 23 | 84% |
| AA 4773American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 2:59pm | 4:33pm | 4 | 62% |
| AA 4685American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:21pm | 6:53pm | 29 | 51% |
| DL 5763Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:40pm | 6:59pm | 31 | 48% |
| AA 4702American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:14pm | 7:45pm | 27 | 54% |
| DL 5752Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:40pm | 9:04pm | 31 | 49% |
| DL 5768Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:40pm | 9:59pm | 26 | 52% |
| AA 4719American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:12pm | 11:44pm | 23 | 61% |
Is DCA to LGA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 66% of 4,844 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (86%), those around 7pm the least (46%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,523 | 65% | 28 min | 6.4% |
| Delta Air Lines | 2,321 | 66% | 28 min | 6.5% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 490 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 131 | 84% | |
| 8am to 9am | 519 | 78% | |
| 10am to 11am | 259 | 78% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 447 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 186 | 60% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 470 | 59% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 354 | 59% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 577 | 50% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 195 | 48% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 472 | 46% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 300 | 52% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 294 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 399 | 22,804 | |
| September 2025 | 378 | 23,969 | |
| October 2025 | 382 | 23,998 | |
| November 2025 | 375 | 20,472 | |
| December 2025 | 328 | 20,866 | |
| January 2026 | 368 | 17,604 | |
| February 2026 | 355 | 19,308 | |
| March 2026 | 388 | 22,406 | |
| April 2026 | 415 | 22,736 | |
| May 2026 | 415 | 27,157 | |
| June 2026 | 389 | 24,726 | |
| July 2026 | 352 | 21,396 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.