New York City from Buffalo, 5 – 8 Nov: £1,431 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £148 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Free cancellation at Hyatt Grand Central New York
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 11h 24m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Round-trip flights from Buffalo to New York City cost $285 per person ($570 for two) for Nov 5–8, 2026, 3 nights, on Frontier with one stop. Expect highs of 59–64°F, and the best-value hotel, Hyatt Grand Central New York, comes to $1,329 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£1,431 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £430 |
| Hyatt Grand Central New York, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,002 |
| The total, before you go | £1,431 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£148 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
£215 per person, return
£430 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 11h 24m
Out Thu, Nov 5, 12:39 PM – Fri, Nov 6, 12:03 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £215 | 1 stop | 11h 24m |
| United. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express | £225 | nonstop | 1h 38m |
| United. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express | £225 | nonstop | 1h 47m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 14:47 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$285 per person round trip, or $570 for two, is $196 below the typical fare on this route. That's 41% under the $481 median of our earlier checks. It also carries the Lowest in 30 days badge, and across 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $285 to $317. Prices are all-in as found when we checked, and they can change. Early November sits between seasons. Weather normals put highs at 59–64°F with lows near 45°F, which is good walking weather for bridges and parks. November also brings the NYC Marathon and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, while December's holiday windows come with peak hotel prices. Heads-up: the $285 Frontier fare has one stop and takes 11h 24m, landing at 12:03 AM. Three nights is enough for a show, a museum morning and a long walk downtown.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city getaway built around culture, food, shopping and nightlife, all reachable by subway. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like to walk all day and stay out for a show at night. The pace is full but flexible: one or two big plans a day, with a museum, a market or a skyline view filling the gaps. Pack layers for cool evenings.
Weather in New York City, 5 – 8 Nov
Typical highs 59–64°F, lows near 45°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 5 Nov | 63 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 6 Nov | 62 °F | 47 °F | Clear |
| Sat 7 Nov | 64 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 8 Nov | 59 °F | 44 °F | Partly cloudy |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in New York City
We checked three Manhattan hotels for the 3-night stay, all room only. Hyatt Grand Central New York is the best value at $1,329 for the stay ($443 a night) for a King Room, rated 7.5 from 2,138 reviews, with free cancellation. Park Terrace Hotel is the top rated at 8.9 from 2,211 reviews, $1,827 for the stay ($609 a night) for a Classic Room, but it has no free cancellation. Yotel New York Times Square is the budget pick at $1,104 for the stay ($368 a night) for a Premium Queen Room with City View, rated 7.4 from 7,615 reviews, with free cancellation. Midtown suits a first visit, with Times Square, Broadway theatres and the most hotel choice, while the Upper West Side offers quieter blocks next to Central Park and museums.
Hyatt Grand Central New York
£1,002 for 3 nights, two guests · £334 a night
See roomsPark Terrace Hotel
£1,377 for 3 nights, two guests · £459 a night
See roomsYotel New York Times Square
£832 for 3 nights, two guests · £277 a night
See roomsAll hotels in New York City for these dates
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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 Buffalo | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 11h 24m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 292 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 3 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £430 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (Hyatt Grand Central New York) | £1,002 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | £859 |
| Total for two | £2,291 |
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 | £215 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £215 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £363 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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, the currency is the US dollar, and there's no time difference from Buffalo.
- The $285 Frontier fare has one stop and takes 11h 24m, leaving at 12:39 PM Thursday, Nov 5 and landing at 12:03 AM.
- We also saw a United Express nonstop at $299 per person, leaving 10:51 AM and landing 12:29 PM, 1h 38m in the air.
- New York airports are John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA).
- Hyatt Grand Central New York and Yotel New York Times Square offer free cancellation; Park Terrace Hotel doesn't.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$285 per person round trip on Frontier, $570 for two, all-in as found when we checked. That's $196 below the typical fare on this route. Fares can change before you book.
Is the cheapest flight nonstop?
No. The $285 Frontier fare has one stop and takes 11h 24m, arriving at 12:03 AM. A United Express nonstop was $299 per person, leaving at 10:51 AM and taking 1h 38m.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Buffalo, paid in US dollars, with no time difference.
What is the weather like?
Normals for these dates show highs of 59–64°F and lows near 45°F. Expect overcast skies on Nov 5 and Nov 7, clear skies on Nov 6 and partly cloudy on Nov 8.
What would the whole trip cost for two?
Our sample budget is $3,039 for two: $570 in flights, $1,329 at Hyatt Grand Central New York and $1,140 in spending, or $190 a day per person.
Is 3 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. Three nights covers a Broadway show, a morning at the Met or MoMA, the High Line and a sunset walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.
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