Washington, DC → New York, NY flight delays
DCA → LGA · all airlines · 422 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
35%of the time, by +67 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
65%
Delayed 3h+
2.2%
Cancelled
1.4%
Avg when late
+67m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 15%
Worst
Sunday
delayed 56%
Frequently asked
How often is the Washington, DC to New York, NY flight delayed?
About 35% of DCA → LGA flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 67 minutes when they do, based on 422 flights in April 2026.
What is the best day to fly DCA → LGA?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 15%), while Sunday is the worst (delayed 56%).
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