New York (LGA) to Washington (DCA) flights
Republic Airline, Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from LaGuardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 82 flights a week in July 2026. The 214-mile flight takes about 1h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 214 mi · 344 km
- Flight time
- 1h 29m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying LGA to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 76 | Embraer E175 | 259,371 | 1h 29m |
| Delta Air Lines | 6 | Airbus A220-300, Airbus A220-100 | 5,957 | 1h 22m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800 | 1,784 | 1h 22m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LGA to DCA flight schedule
15 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 14 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:05am and the last at 9:20pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4393American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:05am | 7:27am | 22 | 81% |
| DL 5770Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:05am | 7:23am | 26 | 88% |
| AA 4456American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:50am | 9:20am | 27 | 63% |
| DL 5742Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:50am | 10:15am | 30 | 83% |
| AA 4754American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:05am | 10:44am | 19 | 66% |
| AA 4654American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:44am | 12:18pm | 30 | 84% |
| DL 5749Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 11:20am | 12:42pm | 30 | 74% |
| AA 4773American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 1:29pm | 3:01pm | 26 | 64% |
| DL 5709Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 2:40pm | 4:19pm | 31 | 60% |
| AA 4685American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 3:08pm | 4:40pm | 30 | 54% |
| DL 5717Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:15pm | 6:59pm | 26 | 60% |
| AA 4736American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:18pm | 6:59pm | 23 | 62% |
| DL 5724Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:15pm | 8:59pm | 31 | 51% |
| AA 4473American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:50pm | 9:29pm | 23 | 71% |
| DL 1825Delta Air Lines | 9:20pm | 10:58pm | 30 | 55% |
Is LGA to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 66% of 4,841 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (87%), those around 7pm the least (49%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,521 | 63% | 24 min | 5.5% |
| Delta Air Lines | 2,320 | 68% | 21 min | 6.1% |
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 | 518 | 87% | |
| 7am to 8am | 384 | 68% | |
| 8am to 9am | 320 | 83% | |
| 9am to 10am | 194 | 76% | |
| 10am to 11am | 255 | 76% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 443 | 75% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 210 | 65% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 141 | 56% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 507 | 56% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 113 | 56% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 169 | 50% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 660 | 57% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 470 | 49% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 150 | 47% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 300 | 57% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 394 | 21,913 | |
| September 2025 | 382 | 23,622 | |
| October 2025 | 387 | 23,625 | |
| November 2025 | 373 | 20,354 | |
| December 2025 | 327 | 20,586 | |
| January 2026 | 369 | 17,756 | |
| February 2026 | 357 | 19,271 | |
| March 2026 | 388 | 21,931 | |
| April 2026 | 416 | 23,168 | |
| May 2026 | 414 | 26,205 | |
| June 2026 | 393 | 25,431 | |
| July 2026 | 364 | 23,318 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.