- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, featuring over two million works.
Flights from McLean, VA to New York, NY depart on average 59 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $76 (€61) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by train.
There are 21 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 208 miles (335 km) distance in 1h 8m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€61) |
Flights per day 59 |
Direct flights 21 |
Fastest flight 1h 8m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$176
Average price
$489
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Flights per day
71
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from McLean, VA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from McLean, VA to New York, NY will cost around $489 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $176.
Of the 71 flights that leave McLean, VA for New York, NY onMon, May 18, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct flights cover the 335 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Mon, May 18 the longest flights will take 1 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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UA3704Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from McLean, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$227 Average price | $76 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from McLean, VA to New York, NY:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from McLean, VA to New York, NY costing on average $76 (€61).
A bus is $185 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from McLean, VA to New York, NY costing on average $227 (€184).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
The table below shows live departures for McLean, VA to New York, NY flights for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:00 AM McLean, VA | 1h14 | 11:14 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM McLean, VA | 1h14 | 12:14 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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