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.
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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)
Consider booking a hotel near LGA if you're taking a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Ace Rent a Car or Thrifty and find adventure across New York and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from LaGuardia Airport about two weeks before your trip.
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.