Cheap flights Washington (DCA) to New York (LGA)
Washington to New York is a 240-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to Washington is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $35.
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Search DCA → LGANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | DCA → LGA | $129 | $120 | $249 |
| Cheapest combo | BWI → LGA | $117 | $98 | $215 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$35. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Washington
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LGA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA — Washington | 4.7 mi / 7m | $90 | $129 | $219 |
| IAD — Washington | 27.1 mi / 33m | $82 | $128 | $209 |
| BWI — Baltimore | 32.2 mi / 38m | $67 | $117 | $184 |
Arrival airports near New York
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from DCA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGA — New York | 10 mi / 14m | $31 | $129 | $160 |
| EWR — Newark | 10.3 mi / 15m | $31 | $129 | $161 |
| JFK — New York | 15.2 mi / 21m | $42 | $123 | $165 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 240 miles, 3h 59m, and an estimated $42 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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