Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Washington DC and New York share the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Choose from 73 weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:10.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAD to LGA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
United Airlines is your gateway to discovering New York (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is United Airlines.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers IAD to LGA flights, with 68.05% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAD and LGA:
Philadelphia International Airport
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Norfolk International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight is Rs18,068. A return plane ticket right now is Rs35,777. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from IAD to LGA, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights that take off from Washington Dulles International Airport reach their destination on time.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to IAD:
Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
If you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near LGA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Ace Rent a Car or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of New York and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from LaGuardia Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
LaGuardia Airport to the centre of New York has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to New York in February.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to LaGuardia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to LGA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.