Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to New York 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 Washington Dulles Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport.
Washington DC and New York are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are 37 Washington Dulles Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights. To jet off early, jump on the 08:15 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:15 with United Airlines.
Your IAD to LGA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to New York (and then seeing more of the United States!) is easy with United. This popular airline has direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is United.
The most punctual carrier offering IAD to LGA flights is United. Its services arrive without delay 65.19% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAD and LGA:
Philadelphia International Airport
Norfolk International Airport
Buffalo Niagara Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Currently, 86 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 149 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IAD to LGA if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights leaving Washington Dulles Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
To get to Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
If you have a late Washington Dulles Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near LGA:
Travel at your own pace with a New York LaGuardia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Ace Rent a Car or Thrifty and experience more of New York and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from New York LaGuardia Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
You'll find LGA at Hangar 7 Centre.
From New York LaGuardia Airport, New York is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport. For a quieter experience, head to New York in December.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport for July if you want to explore New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAD to LGA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
New York has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Boston is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No journey is complete without experiencing Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
