Washington, DC → New York, NY flight delays
DCA → LGA · all airlines · 425 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
33%of the time, by +64 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
67%
Delayed 3h+
1.9%
Cancelled
2.4%
Avg when late
+64m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Saturday
delayed 9%
Worst
Thursday
delayed 48%
Frequently asked
How often is the Washington, DC to New York, NY flight delayed?
About 33% of DCA → LGA flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 64 minutes when they do, based on 425 flights in May 2026.
What is the best day to fly DCA → LGA?
Saturday is the most on-time (delayed 9%), while Thursday is the worst (delayed 48%).
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