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Flights from Sterling, VA to New York, NY depart on average 57 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
There are 21 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 216 miles (348 km) distance in 1h 8m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 216 miles (348 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Flights per day 57 |
Direct flights 21 |
Fastest flight 1h 8m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$177
Average price
$200
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
348 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Sterling, 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 Sterling, VA to New York, NY will cost around $200 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $177.
Of the 2 flights that leave Sterling, VA for New York, NY onThu, May 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 21 the direct flights cover the 348 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Thu, May 21 the longest flights will take 1 h 14 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sterling, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$188 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sterling, VA to New York, NY:
A bus is $101 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sterling, VA to New York, NY costing on average $141 (€114).
A bus is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sterling, VA to New York, NY costing on average $188 (€152).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
Train takes on average 5h 49m.
The table below shows live departures for Sterling, VA to New York, NY flights for today, Wednesday, May 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1686 · AA1062 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h11 | 10:11 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1686 · AA2036 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h21 | 9:21 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2669 | 6:00 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h17 | 7:17 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4167 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h20 | 7:20 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4551 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h27 | 7:27 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B61888 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h17 | 7:17 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4754 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h08 | 7:08 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA349 · UA2301 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h11 | 12:26 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA349 · UA376 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h53 | 12:08 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2457 · AA3091 | 6:25 AM Dulles International Airport | 4h40 | 11:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3244 · AA3091 | 6:42 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h23 | 11:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4561 · AA4610 | 6:47 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h43 | 10:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4571 · AA4379 | 6:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h26 | 11:25 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3704 | 7:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h21 | 8:21 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2470 · UA1992 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h45 | 2:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1518 · AA2051 | 8:20 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h39 | 12:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4069 | 8:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h26 | 9:46 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1775 · UA1856 | 8:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h40 | 2:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1061 · UA1856 | 8:20 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h40 | 2:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2396 | 8:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h36 | 9:56 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1775 · UA2189 | 8:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h48 | 4:08 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1775 · UA2267 | 8:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h58 | 3:18 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4474 · UA3444 | 8:25 AM Dulles International Airport | 3h34 | 11:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5405+ AA4596 | 8:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h39 | 12:09 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1469+ AA4721 | 8:34 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h25 | 12:59 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA641 · UA1732 · UA2395 | 8:35 AM Dulles International Airport | 12h43 | 9:18 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA641 · UA1732 · UA2035 | 8:35 AM Dulles International Airport | 13h18 | 9:53 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA641 · UA1732 · UA1288 | 8:35 AM Dulles International Airport | 10h43 | 7:18 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3572 · UA4605 | 8:37 AM Dulles International Airport | 3h21 | 11:58 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4536 | 8:40 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h25 | 10:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA6137 · UA5347 · UA2189 | 8:45 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h23 | 4:08 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4591 | 9:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h28 | 10:28 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4393 | 10:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h29 | 11:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4408 | 10:05 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h28 | 11:33 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1252 · UA2189 | 10:08 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h00 | 4:08 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA595 · UA2189 | 10:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h38 | 4:08 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA704 · UA1695 | 11:00 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h30 | 4:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4446 | 11:05 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h28 | 12:33 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4192+ AA4605 | 11:46 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h29 | 3:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA374 · UA1821 | 11:55 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h18 | 5:13 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4562 | 12:21 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h38 | 1:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4187 | 12:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h40 | 2:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3698 | 12:40 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h28 | 2:08 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4380+ AA4178 | 12:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h01 | 4:49 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA511 · UA2281 | 1:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h18 | 6:18 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4442 | 1:05 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h28 | 2:33 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4628 | 1:25 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h34 | 2:59 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3219+ AA4375 | 1:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h55 | 6:49 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1863 · UA1630 | 2:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h55 | 7:55 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA629 | 2:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h21 | 3:51 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4560 | 3:05 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h28 | 4:33 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA590 · UA2035 | 3:23 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h30 | 9:53 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA590 · UA2395 | 3:23 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h55 | 9:18 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1905+ AA4575 | 3:38 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h11 | 8:49 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4401 | 4:35 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h28 | 6:03 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3207+ AA4575 | 4:43 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h06 | 8:49 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3497 | 5:10 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h33 | 6:43 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2497 · UA759 | 5:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h49 | 11:04 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2081 · UA1152 | 5:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h39 | 10:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4781 | 5:31 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h41 | 7:12 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4503 | 5:40 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h45 | 7:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1831 | 5:42 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h33 | 7:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4180 | 6:05 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h28 | 7:33 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1334 | 7:45 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h21 | 9:06 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4174 | 8:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h43 | 9:53 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3413 | 10:08 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h22 | 11:30 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4344 | 10:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h23 | 11:33 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1997 | 10:34 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h25 | 11:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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