New York, NY → Washington, DC flight delays
LGA → DCA · all airlines · 421 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
30%of the time, by +65 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
70%
Delayed 3h+
1.7%
Cancelled
1.2%
Avg when late
+65m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 14%
Worst
Sunday
delayed 49%
Frequently asked
How often is the New York, NY to Washington, DC flight delayed?
About 30% of LGA → DCA flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 65 minutes when they do, based on 421 flights in April 2026.
What is the best day to fly LGA → DCA?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 14%), while Sunday is the worst (delayed 49%).
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