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Cheapest round-trip
$158
Typical prices: $170-$346
Frontier
Fri 10/26Sun 10/28
IAD - LGA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$172
Typical prices: $172-$346
United Airlines
Sat 10/6Mon 10/8
IAD - LGA • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Average duration is 1h 26m
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Cheapest • 17% average savings
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Most punctual • 82% on-time
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 25% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $137 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to LaGuardia (WAS-LGA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to LaGuardia

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 2:15 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
1h 30mnonstop
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10:27 am - 11:55 amLGA  New York LaGuardia-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 28mnonstop
$151United Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 28
Frontier Logo
9:06 pm - 8:34 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
11h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:29 am - 5:12 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$158Frontier
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 28
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9:12 pm - 8:34 amBWI  Baltimore/Washington-LGA New York LaGuardia
11h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
9:29 am - 4:14 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-BWI Baltimore/Washington
6h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$163Frontier
Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 2:09 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
1h 29mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:23 amLGA  New York LaGuardia-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 23mnonstop
$172United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Frontier Logo
7:50 am - 8:59 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
13h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:29 am - 5:12 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$175Frontier
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 2:46 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LGA New York LaGuardia
4h 06m1 stop Cleveland Hopkins Intl
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5:30 pm - 7:16 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 46mnonstop
$221American Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Nov 27
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8:30 am - 9:59 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LGA New York LaGuardia
1h 29mnonstop
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11:59 am - 5:31 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 32m1 stop Cleveland Hopkins Intl
$221American Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 8:43 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LGA New York LaGuardia
1h 23mnonstop
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5:05 pm - 6:36 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 31mnonstop
$267Delta
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 2:46 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LGA New York LaGuardia
4h 06m1 stop Cleveland Hopkins Intl
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5:30 pm - 7:16 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 46mnonstop
$267American Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 6:58 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-LGA New York LaGuardia
1h 28mnonstop
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8:50 am - 10:17 amLGA  New York LaGuardia-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 27mnonstop
$270Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport start at $158. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $170 to $346. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $158 on Frontier.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flight route?

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport route, averaging $218 round-trip. Other Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport routes average $311, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 12% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport at $180 round-trip.
  • June ($329) and April ($276) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 82% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 50% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to LaGuardia

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DCA

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on LGA

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

Key details for Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$99
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to LaGuardia

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Your Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    3 airlines operate flights between Washington, D.C. and New York LaGuardia Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • American Airlines
    • Delta
    • United Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at New York LaGuardia (LGA).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $137 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $243 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 69% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Fort Lauderdale (FLL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    On the Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 18%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $225 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $272: a $47 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 12 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 27%, afternoon flights for 23%, and night flights for 11%.

  • What popular places can I visit in New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in New York LaGuardia Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York LaGuardia Airport on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:26 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:24 pm and lands at 11:50 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 26m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $241. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport takes 1h 26m, covering 212 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $151 to $1,030. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $127, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does United Airlines’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

    United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flights are:

    • United Airlines: 82% on time
    • Delta: 31% on time
    • American Airlines: 27% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are on time 81% of the time on average.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 39m, compared with 7h 16m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 8h 49m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What car rental options are available at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)?

    New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Avis

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport range from $170 to $346, with an average of $241 over the past 12 months. Anything below $170 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flights:

    • • Delta
    • • American Airlines

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $225 - about $47 less than Monday (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 50% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $180 round-trip in that month - typically $149 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, United Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 82% of United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 81%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours 12 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $137 round-trip on this route - about $106 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to New York LaGuardia

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

New York LaGuardia to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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