New York City from Boise, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,633 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $367 per person, $61 below the highest we saw
- All three hotels offer free cancellation, rated 8.2 to 8.9
- A week for Broadway, the High Line and the Met or MoMA
The catch: One stop and 16h 33m of travel time out, Pod 51 is a bunk pod with a shared bathroom, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you two can share a bunk pod for a week of Broadway and museums; skip it if you want a private room or a nonstop.
Worth it if you're fine sleeping in a bunk pod: $2,166 for two covers the round-trip flights at $734 plus 7 nights at Pod 51 at $1,432, taxes and fees included. You'd fly Nov 14–21, 2026 from Boise to JFK on Alaska Airlines (AS) with one stop, not nonstop. A checked bag, any fees at the hotel and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,633 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £553 |
| Pod 51, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,079 |
| The total, before you go | £1,633 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£46 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Alaska, £106 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£277 per person, return
£553 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska · 1 stop · 16h 33m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:37 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 4:26 PM · back Sat, Nov 21, 6:20 AM – Sat, Nov 21, 1:04 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | £277 | 1 stop | 16h 33m |
| Alaska | £277 | 1 stop | 17h |
| Alaska | £277 | 1 stop | 17h 10m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 08:56 GMT-6. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $367 per person, $734 for two. That's $61 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, or 14% less, across 12 offers we checked. Add Pod 51 for 7 nights at $1,432 and the trip comes to $2,166 for two, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. Prices move, and we can't promise this one holds. Mid-November in the city means typical highs of 45–55°F and lows near 36°F, with mostly overcast days. That's coat weather, but it's fine for walking the High Line or crossing the Brooklyn Bridge. November is also the month of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the NYC Marathon. If you budget $190 per person a day for food, shows and getting around, the full week comes to $4,826 for two.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city week built on walking: Broadway, museums, food and skyline views, with the subway covering the rest. It suits a couple or two friends who'd rather spend on shows and dinners than on the room and who want a full day out with a simple bed to come back to. The pace is brisk, but 7 nights leaves room for a few slow mornings.
Weather in New York City, 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 45–55°F, lows near 36°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 47 °F | 35 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 15 Nov | 49 °F | 34 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 16 Nov | 55 °F | 38 °F | Overcast |
| Tue 17 Nov | 54 °F | 37 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 54 °F | 39 °F | Overcast |
| Thu 19 Nov | 48 °F | 35 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Fri 20 Nov | 45 °F | 33 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 21 Nov | 47 °F | 33 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in New York City
Pod 51 is the best-value pick and the one in the total: $1,432 for 7 nights ($205 a night) for a Bunk Pod with Shared Bathroom, rated 8.2 from 9,517 reviews. Pod Times Square is the budget-style option at $1,560 for the stay ($223 a night). That's a Bunk Pod rated 8.6 from 16,618 reviews. citizenM New York Times Square is the top rated, at 8.9 from 3,132 reviews, and costs $2,571 for the stay ($367 a night) for a King Room - High Floor. It's the one to pick if you'd rather share a king bed than bunk. All three are in Manhattan, all are room only and all offer free cancellation. Midtown is the area for Times Square, the Broadway theatres and the most hotel choice.
Pod 51
£1,079 for 7 nights, two guests · £155 a night
See roomscitizenM New York Times Square
£1,938 for 7 nights, two guests · £277 a night
See roomsPod Times Square
£1,176 for 7 nights, two guests · £168 a night
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Where in New York City
- Midtown: Times Square, Broadway theatres and the most hotel choice.
- SoHo / NoLIta: Boutique hotels amid cast-iron streets, shops and restaurants.
- Upper West Side: Quieter residential blocks next to Central Park and museums.
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn: Rooftop bars and skyline views one subway stop from Manhattan.
- Lower Manhattan: Weekend rates near the 9/11 Memorial, ferries and the Brooklyn Bridge.
What to do in New York City
- See a Broadway show after a walk through Times Square
- Walk the High Line to Chelsea Market
- Take the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
- Spend a morning at the Met or MoMA
- Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot at sunset
- Watch the sunset from Top of the Rock
Tours and tickets in New York City
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Boise | Boise Airport (BOI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 16h 33m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,147 miles each way |
| Time difference | +2 hours |
What 7 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £553 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Pod 51) | £1,079 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £2,005 |
| Total for two | £3,638 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a luxury destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Boise to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £277 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £277 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New York City.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the NYC Marathon
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- New York is 2 hours ahead of Boise.
- The outbound leaves BOI at 6:37 AM and lands at JFK at 4:26 PM; the return leaves at 6:20 AM and lands at 1:04 PM.
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation.
- A checked bag is about $140 for two and isn't in the $2,166 total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a bunk pod works for you. The fare is $61 per person below the highest we saw for these dates, and all three hotels offer free cancellation. The trade-offs are one stop, 16h 33m of travel time out and a shared bathroom at Pod 51.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,166, taxes and fees included: $734 for the flights and $1,432 for 7 nights at Pod 51. A checked bag (about $140 for two), any fees at the hotel and spending money are extra. With $190 per person a day to spend, the week comes to $4,826.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Boise to New York City, and the currency is the US dollar.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs run 45–55°F with lows near 36°F for Nov 14–21, and most days are overcast. Pack a warm coat for the walks and the ferry.
Is 7 nights enough?
It's a full week, enough for a Broadway show, the Met or MoMA, the High Line, the Staten Island Ferry and a sunset walk across the Brooklyn Bridge without rushing.
Which airport do I fly into?
This fare flies BOI to JFK. New York is also served by Newark Liberty International (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA).
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