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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Ronald Reagan to New York LaGuardia flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to New York LaGuardia

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Compare routes from Washington Ronald Reagan to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York LaGuardia.

Washington D.C. to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$197
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time1 hr, 20 mins
Most popular airlineRepublic Airways
Average flights per week195

Finding cheap flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to New York LaGuardia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan to New York LaGuardia is $197. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Ronald Reagan to New York LaGuardia.
Republic Airways, American Airlines and Delta fly direct from Washington Ronald Reagan to New York LaGuardia.
As of August 2025, there are 195 flights per week flying from Washington Ronald Reagan to New York LaGuardia.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to New York LaGuardia is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York LaGuardia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to New York LaGuardia.

Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to LaGuardia Airport.

  • New York's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC.

  • Each week, there are 629 Ronald Reagan National Airport to LaGuardia Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, pick the 06:00 Delta Air Lines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:35 with American Airlines.

  • To ensure you get on your DCA to LGA flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as February? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • American Airlines has direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to LaGuardia Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in New York — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier operating DCA to LGA flights is Delta Air Lines. Its services land as planned 72.06% of the time.

  • If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to LaGuardia Airport. These are the top stopovers between DCA and LGA:

    • Philadelphia International Airport

    • Martha's Vineyard Airport

    • Pittsburgh International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Currently, $99 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $197. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DCA to LGA.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to LaGuardia Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from DCA to LGA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to LaGuardia Airport.

Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.

  • Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on schedule at their destination.

  • To get to Ronald Reagan National Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near DCA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to LaGuardia Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

Getting from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York

  • The address for LGA is Hangar 7 Centre.

  • LaGuardia Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of New York. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.

  • Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to LaGuardia Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to New York in February.

  • The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to LaGuardia Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DCA to LGA in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited New York, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its popular sights. From Liberty Bell to Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in United States, head for Boston, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are among the biggest draws.

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