New York City from Miami, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,483 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on American, 3h 1m
- Free cancellation at New Yorker by Lotte Hotels
- Highs 61–71°F, some rain likely
The catch: £4 per person above the typical fare on this route.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
When we checked, a nonstop round trip on American from Miami to New York City cost $545 per person, or $1,090 for two, for Oct 16–18, 2026 (2 nights). Friday looks showery at 71°F, and Sunday turns partly cloudy at 61°F. The best-value hotel, New Yorker by Lotte Hotels, is $877 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£1,483 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £822 |
| New Yorker by Lotte Hotels, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £661 |
| The total, before you go | £1,483 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on American, £121 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
£411 per person, return
£822 for two, taxes and fees included · American · nonstop · 3h 1m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:42 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 9:43 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | £411 | nonstop | 3h 1m |
| United | £411 | nonstop | 3h 4m |
| United | £411 | nonstop | 2h 55m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 23:18 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
It's $545 per person round trip, or $1,090 for two, nonstop on American, all-in when we checked. The median of 14 earlier checks on this route is $540, so this is a fair price, not a markdown. Some of those checks went as low as $284, so it isn't the low either, and no price is promised to hold. What makes it worth it is the timing. The 6:42 AM flight lands at 9:43 AM on Friday, Oct 16, so you get most of Friday on top of two nights in the city. Mid-October also comes before the November marathon and parade crowds and the December peak in hotel prices. The weather's mixed: showers likely Friday at 71°F, drizzle Saturday at 63°F, then partly cloudy Sunday at 61°F. Pack a jacket and save the museums for the wet hours.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend that's all about shows, museums, food and long walks between subway stops. It suits a couple or two friends who'd rather pack in a Broadway night and a skyline sunset than lie on a beach. The pace is quick: an early flight Friday, a full Saturday, and a clear Sunday for walking before you head home. It's a good fit if you like your rain plans indoors and your dinners late.
Weather in New York City, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 61–71°F, some rain likely
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 71 °F | 58 °F | 87% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 63 °F | 45 °F | 49% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 61 °F | 45 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in New York City
All three hotels are in Manhattan, and the prices are for two nights, room only unless we say otherwise. New Yorker by Lotte Hotels is the best value: $877 for the stay ($439 a night), 4 stars, rated 7.7 across 14,650 reviews, with free cancellation on a Standard Queen Room. Park Terrace Hotel is the top rated at 8.9 from 2,212 reviews. It costs $1,393 ($697 a night) for a Classic Room, also with free cancellation. Holiday Inn Express - Times Square by IHG is the budget pick at $901 ($451 a night) and includes breakfast. It's rated 7.1, and heads-up: you can't cancel for free. If it's your first time, base yourself in Midtown for Times Square, the Broadway theatres and the most hotel choice.
New Yorker by Lotte Hotels
£661 for 2 nights, two guests · £331 a night
See roomsPark Terrace Hotel
£1,050 for 2 nights, two guests · £525 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Express - Times Square by IHG
£679 for 2 nights, two guests · £340 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 on Friday night.
- Spend drizzly Saturday morning at the Met or MoMA.
- Walk the High Line to Chelsea Market for lunch.
- Take the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty.
- Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot at sunset on partly cloudy Sunday.
- Watch the sunset from Top of the Rock if the skies clear.
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 Miami | Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 3h 1m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,096 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £822 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (New Yorker by Lotte Hotels) | £661 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £573 |
| Total for two | £2,056 |
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: Miami to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £411 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £214 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £407 |
| Price checks | 14 |
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: it's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference with Miami.
- The flight is nonstop and takes 3h 1m to cover 1,096 miles. United has 6:00 AM and 8:54 AM nonstops at the same $545 per person.
- The data doesn't list return flight times, so check them before you book on the airline's site.
- Only the Holiday Inn Express - Times Square by IHG includes breakfast, and it's the only one of the three without free cancellation.
- Our rough budget for two is $2,727: $1,090 for flights, $877 for the hotel and $760 for spending.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $545 per person round trip, or $1,090 for two, nonstop on American, with taxes and fees included. American leaves Miami at 6:42 AM and lands at 9:43 AM. Prices change, so check the live fare.
Is $545 a good price for this route?
It's a fair price. The median of 14 earlier checks on Miami to New York City is $540, and some of those checks went as low as $284. You're paying about the going rate, not a discount.
What is the weather like?
The forecast calls for showers Friday, Oct 16, with a high of 71°F and an 87% chance of rain, then drizzle Saturday at 63°F. Sunday looks partly cloudy at 61°F with a 0% chance of rain. Lows drop to 45°F.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you'll pay in US dollars, and New York City is on the same time as Miami.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. The early flight lands at 9:43 AM Friday, which gives you Friday, Saturday and part of Sunday. That's room for a Broadway show, a morning at the Met or MoMA, and the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset.
What will the whole weekend cost for two?
Our estimate is $2,727 for two: $1,090 for flights, $877 for two nights at New Yorker by Lotte Hotels and $760 for spending, which works out to $190 per person per day.
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