New York City from Buffalo, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,522 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $32 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 67–76°F, with rain chances of 11–19% all weekend
- Courtyard by Marriott Times Square West: 8.7 from 2,696 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: The F9 fare has 1 stop and the outbound takes 8h 44m, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you'll trade a long Friday travel day for the lower fare; skip it if you'd rather take the 2h 46m nonstop.
Worth it if you can live with a stop: $2,019 for two covers the flights at $962 plus 2 nights at Hyatt Grand Central New York at $1,057, taxes and fees included. You fly Friday to Sunday, Oct 23–25, 2026, on F9 with 1 stop into LaGuardia. A checked bag and spending money are not in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,522 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £725 |
| Hyatt Grand Central New York, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £797 |
| The total, before you go | £1,522 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£24 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 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
£363 per person, return
£725 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 8h 44m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 1:44 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:59 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 2:50 PM – Sun, Oct 25, 4:19 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £363 | 1 stop | 8h 44m |
| JetBlue | £386 | nonstop | 2h 46m |
| Frontier | £363 | 1 stop | 8h 48m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 06:37 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $481 per person, this fare is $32 below the typical fare on this route, which is $513, so 6% less. The whole weekend comes to $2,019 for two with 2 nights at Hyatt Grand Central New York, taxes and fees included. That's the price we found when we checked, and it can move. The forecast works for a walking weekend: Friday 70°F, Saturday 76°F, Sunday 67°F, overcast, with rain chances between 11% and 19%. Late October also comes before the NYC Marathon and the Thanksgiving parade in November and the peak hotel prices of December's holiday season. Plan on about $240 for two if you check a bag, and our budget sets aside $760 in spending money for the weekend. Neither is in the trip total.
The kind of trip this is
A fast-paced city long weekend for two: Broadway, museums, skyline views and food in every direction, all linked by the subway. It suits couples or friends who like to walk a lot and pack a lot in, and it works best if you're happy to arrive Friday night and go hard on Saturday. It's not the pick for a slow, quiet reset.
Weather in New York City, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 67–76°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 70 °F | 58 °F | 11% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 76 °F | 60 °F | 19% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 67 °F | 53 °F | 11% |
Where to stay in New York City
All three are in Manhattan. Hyatt Grand Central New York is the best value and the hotel in our total: $1,057 for the stay ($529 a night) for a Queen Room, rated 7.5 from 2,140 reviews, but it has no free cancellation. Courtyard by Marriott Times Square West is the top rated at 8.7 from 2,696 reviews. It costs $1,301 for the stay ($651 a night) for a King Room, with free cancellation. Yotel New York Times Square is the budget pick at $986 ($493 a night), rated 7.4 from 7,613 reviews, for a Premium Queen Room with City View and free cancellation. Midtown makes an easy base for a first weekend, with Times Square, Broadway theatres and the most hotel choice.
Hyatt Grand Central New York
£797 for 2 nights, two guests · £399 a night
See roomsCourtyard by Marriott Times Square West
£981 for 2 nights, two guests · £491 a night
See roomsYotel New York Times Square
£743 for 2 nights, two guests · £372 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 on Saturday night
- Walk the High Line down to Chelsea Market for lunch
- Take the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
- Spend Sunday morning at the Met or MoMA before your 2:50 PM flight
- Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot at sunset
- Watch the sunset from Top of the Rock
Also worth it
- Spend a morning at the Met or MoMA
Tours and tickets in New York City
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Buffalo | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 8h 44m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 292 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £725 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hyatt Grand Central New York) | £797 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £573 |
| Total for two | £2,095 |
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: Buffalo to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £363 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £228 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £387 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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).
- No passport needed, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference from Buffalo.
- Outbound F9 leaves BUF at 1:44 PM Friday and lands at LaGuardia at 8:59 PM, with 1 stop.
- Return leaves Sunday at 2:50 PM and lands at 4:19 PM.
- A B6 nonstop was $512 per person ($1,023 for two), leaving 11:38 AM and landing 1:00 PM.
- Hyatt Grand Central New York has no free cancellation; the other two hotels do.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $32 per person under the typical $513, the forecast tops out between 67°F and 76°F, and you get two full city days. If 8h 44m of travel on Friday sounds rough, the nonstop is the better call.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,019 for two: $962 for the flights plus $1,057 for 2 nights at Hyatt Grand Central New York, taxes and fees included. A checked bag runs about $240 for two and spending money isn't included. Our budget sets aside $760 for that.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. We saw a B6 nonstop at $512 per person, $1,023 for two, taking 2h 46m. It leaves at 11:38 AM and lands at 1:00 PM, so you'd get a Friday afternoon in the city.
What's the weather like?
The forecast is overcast all three days: highs of 70°F Friday, 76°F Saturday and 67°F Sunday, with lows from 53°F to 60°F. Rain chances are low, between 11% and 19%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a focused weekend. On the F9 fare you land at 8:59 PM Friday and fly home at 2:50 PM Sunday, so Saturday is your full day. Pick a show, a museum and one long walk.
Which airport do I fly into?
The F9 fare and its return both use LaGuardia (LGA). New York City is also served by JFK and Newark.
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