New York City from Washington, DC, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,378 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Nonstop B6 from DCA, out 6:10 AM Friday, home 10:59 PM Sunday
- New Yorker by Lotte Hotels: $877 for 2 nights, rated 7.7
- Sunday looks clear at 60°F for the Brooklyn Bridge on foot
The catch: The fare is $476 per person, $56 above the $420 typical, and showers run 86% likely Friday and 67% Saturday.
Worth it if you already have Broadway tickets and don't mind rain; skip it if you can wait for a fare nearer $420.
Not worth it this week: the fare is $476 per person, $56 above the $420 median of our earlier checks, and showers are likely Friday and Saturday. The whole trip for two is $1,828, the flights at $951 plus 2 nights at New Yorker by Lotte Hotels at $877, taxes and fees included, for Oct 16–18, 2026. It's a nonstop on JetBlue (B6) from DCA to JFK, out Friday and back Sunday night.
The total, before you go
£1,378 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £717 |
| New Yorker by Lotte Hotels, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £661 |
| The total, before you go | £1,378 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £136 |
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
£359 per person, return
£717 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · nonstop · 2h 38m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:10 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 7:19 AM · back Sun, Oct 18, 9:30 PM – Sun, Oct 18, 10:59 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | £359 | nonstop | 2h 38m |
| United | £485 | nonstop | 2h 42m |
| JetBlue | £436 | 1 stop | 7h 20m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 16:10 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$1,828 for two covers the nonstop flights at $951 and 2 nights at New Yorker by Lotte Hotels at $877, taxes and fees included; resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in it, and we'd plan on about $760 for food and fun. The trouble is the fare. At $476 per person it sits $56 above the $420 median of 22 earlier checks on this route, and the lowest we saw in the past 30 days was $382. The forecast doesn't help either: showers at 86% on Friday with a high of 74°F, 67% on Saturday at 65°F, and only Sunday clear at 60°F. If your weekend is fixed, the trip still works, especially indoors at the Met or a Broadway show. If it isn't, we'd watch this route for a lower fare and a drier forecast.
The kind of trip this is
A fast city weekend built around shows, museums and food, with the subway doing the work. It suits a couple or two friends who like to stay busy, eat well and walk a lot, and who can shift plans indoors when it rains. The pace is full: an early Friday arrival, a packed Saturday and a late Sunday flight home.
Weather in New York City, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 60–74°F, some rain likely
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 74 °F | 55 °F | 86% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 65 °F | 44 °F | 67% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 60 °F | 43 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in New York City
New Yorker by Lotte Hotels is our best-value pick and the one in the total: $877 for 2 nights, about $439 a night, for a Standard Queen Room, rated 7.7 from 14,657 reviews, with no free cancellation. San Carlos Hotel New York is the top rated at 9.1 from 4,323 reviews, $1,257 for the stay or $629 a night, and the only one of the three with free cancellation. ROW NYC at Times Square is the budget alternative at $943, or $472 a night, rated 7.4 from 1,502 reviews, no free cancellation. All three are 4-star, room-only and in Manhattan. If you're choosing an area, Midtown puts you near Times Square, Broadway theatres and the most hotel choice, which is handy on a rainy weekend.
New Yorker by Lotte Hotels
£661 for 2 nights, two guests · £331 a night
See roomsSan Carlos Hotel New York
£947 for 2 nights, two guests · £474 a night
See roomsROW NYC at Times Square
£711 for 2 nights, two guests · £356 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, a good plan for showery Saturday
- Spend a rainy morning at the Met or MoMA
- Walk the High Line to Chelsea Market
- Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot at sunset on clear Sunday
- Take the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
- 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 Washington, DC | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 2h 38m nonstop |
| Distance | 206 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £718 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (New Yorker by Lotte Hotels) | £661 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £573 |
| Total for two | £1,952 |
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: Washington, DC to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £359 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £288 (14 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £317 |
| Price checks | 22 |
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 US dollars and no time difference from Washington, DC
- The nonstop leaves DCA at 6:10 AM Friday and returns from JFK at 9:30 PM Sunday
- All three hotels are room only; only San Carlos Hotel New York offers free cancellation
- Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in the $1,828 total
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change before you book
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it this week?
Not this week for most readers. The fare is $476 per person, $56 above the $420 median of our earlier checks, and showers are forecast Friday and Saturday. If your dates are fixed, it still works as an indoor weekend of shows and museums.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,828 for two, all in: $951 for the nonstop flights plus $877 for 2 nights at New Yorker by Lotte Hotels, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra; we'd budget about $760 for spending.
What is the weather like?
Friday shows a high of 74°F with an 86% chance of showers, Saturday 65°F with 67%, and Sunday clear at 60°F with a 1% chance. Pack a layer and an umbrella.
What are the flight times?
JetBlue (B6) nonstop leaves DCA at 6:10 AM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at JFK at 7:19 AM. The return leaves Sunday, Oct 18 at 9:30 PM and arrives at 10:59 PM.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. The early Friday arrival and late Sunday departure give you nearly three full days for a Broadway show, the Met or MoMA, the High Line and a sunset walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Washington, DC to New York City, paid in US dollars, with no time difference.
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