New York City from Rochester, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,405 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- JetBlue nonstop, 1h 20m, leaving Rochester at 7:10 AM Friday
- $357 per person, $81 below the typical fare on this route
- Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center scores 8.5 from 3,232 reviews
The catch: The $1,864 total leaves out a checked bag, about $180 for two, and the Club Quarters rate doesn't include free cancellation.
Worth it if you want a fast city weekend of shows, museums and long walks; skip it if you want a slow, quiet weekend.
Worth it for the two of you: $1,864 for two, all in. That's the flights at $714 plus 2 nights at Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York at $1,150, taxes and fees included, but not a checked bag or spending money. You fly JetBlue nonstop on Friday, Oct 23, leaving at 7:10 AM and landing at 8:30 AM, and come home Sunday, Oct 25.
The total, before you go
£1,405 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £538 |
| Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £867 |
| The total, before you go | £1,405 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £136 |
£61 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £34 each way per bag on JetBlue, £136 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
£269 per person, return
£538 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · nonstop · 1h 20m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:10 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:30 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | £269 | nonstop | 1h 20m |
| Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | £284 | nonstop | 1h 24m |
| JetBlue | £269 | nonstop | 1h 17m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 20:37 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $357 per person, $81 below the typical fare on this route. That's 18% under, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers, fares for this weekend ran from $357 to $552 per person, and this one is at the bottom of that range. Late October in the city is jacket weather, not heat. The forecast shows highs of 62°F Friday, 53°F Saturday and 61°F Sunday, lows of 42°F to 49°F and a 10% to 15% chance of rain each day. That's good walking weather for the High Line and the Brooklyn Bridge, and a museum morning is there if Saturday turns wet. You also go before the November marathon and parade weekend and before December's peak hotel prices. Prices are all-in as we found them when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a quick city weekend: Broadway, big museums, long walks and food from everywhere, all reachable by subway. The early flight gets you to New York by 8:30 AM Friday, so Friday counts as a full day. It suits couples or friends who like a full schedule and a lot of walking, and you won't need a car. Expect a brisk pace and late nights.
Weather in New York City, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 53–62°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 62 °F | 42 °F | 10% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 53 °F | 42 °F | 13% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 61 °F | 49 °F | 15% |
Where to stay in New York City
Our pick is Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York at $1,150 for the 2 nights ($575 a night). That gets you a Small Queen Room, the hotel scores 8.5 from 3,232 reviews, and it's the hotel in the total. Lower Manhattan is good for weekend rates near the 9/11 Memorial, the ferries and the Brooklyn Bridge. Park Terrace Hotel is the top-rated pick at 8.9 from 2,212 reviews, and it costs $1,648 for the stay ($824 a night). Yotel New York Times Square is the budget pick at $986 ($493 a night), with a 7.4 from 7,617 reviews, free cancellation and a city-view room. It's in Midtown, close to Times Square and the Broadway theatres. All three rates are room only.
Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York
£867 for 2 nights, two guests · £433 a night
See roomsPark Terrace Hotel
£1,242 for 2 nights, two guests · £621 a night
See roomsYotel New York Times Square
£743 for 2 nights, two guests · £372 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 Friday night after a walk through Times Square
- Walk the High Line down to Chelsea Market for lunch
- Take the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
- Spend Saturday morning at the Met or MoMA if the drizzle shows up
- 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 Rochester | Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International (ROC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 1h 20m nonstop |
| Distance | 249 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £538 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York) | £867 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £573 |
| Total for two | £1,978 |
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: Rochester to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £269 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £269 (14 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £330 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Rochester.
- The flight covers 249 miles in 80 minutes. New York is served by JFK, Newark and LaGuardia.
- A checked bag runs about $180 for two and isn't in the $1,864 total.
- Club Quarters and Park Terrace rates don't include free cancellation. The Yotel rate does.
- All three hotel rates are room only, so breakfast is extra.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes. The JetBlue nonstop takes 80 minutes, the fare is $81 per person below the typical fare on this route, and the hotel in the total scores 8.5 from 3,232 reviews.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,864 all in: $714 for both round-trip fares plus $1,150 for 2 nights at Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York. A checked bag (about $180 for two) and spending money aren't included. We'd budget $760 for spending over the weekend.
What's the weather like that weekend?
The forecast shows highs of 62°F Friday, 53°F Saturday and 61°F Sunday, with lows from 42°F to 49°F. The chance of rain is 10% to 15% each day, with some drizzle in the forecast, so pack a light rain layer.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land at 8:30 AM Friday, which leaves time for a Broadway show, a museum morning, the High Line and a sunset walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.
Are there other flight times?
We found another JetBlue nonstop at 10:47 AM for the same $357 per person, and a Delta nonstop at 11:35 AM for $377 per person.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Not for free at Club Quarters or Park Terrace. Yotel New York Times Square has free cancellation at $986 for the stay.
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