New York City from Washington, DC, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £1,535 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- 1h 5m Delta nonstop from DCA, leaving 6:10 AM Friday
- $317 per person, $102 below the typical fare on this route
- Club Quarters scores 8.5 from 3,233 reviews
The catch: A checked bag is about $140 for two and isn't in the total, and the best-value hotel has no free cancellation.
Worth it if you want a fast city weekend of shows, museums and long walks; skip it if you're after warm weather or a slow pace.
Worth it for the two of you: a 2-night New York City weekend, Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, comes to $2,034 for two, all in. That's $634 for the flights, $1,235 for Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York and the $165 fee it charges at the property, with taxes and fees included. You fly Delta nonstop from DCA in 1h 5m.
The total, before you go
£1,535 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £479 |
| Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £932 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £125 |
| The total, before you go | £1,535 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£77 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Delta, £106 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£239 per person, return
£479 for two, taxes and fees included · Delta. Operated by Republic Airways-DL Connection-DL Shuttle · nonstop · 1h 5m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 6:10 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 7:15 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta. Operated by Republic Airways-DL Connection-DL Shuttle | £239 | nonstop | 1h 5m |
| JetBlue | £239 | nonstop | 1h 12m |
| American. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle | £239 | nonstop | 1h 30m |
Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 04:03 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $317 per person, $102 below the typical fare on this route of $419, which is 24% less. It also carries a "Lowest in 30 days" badge: across 31 checks on this route we've seen fares between $317 and $336. That puts the whole trip at $2,034 for two before you go, covering the flights, two nights in Manhattan and the hotel's property fee. The 6:10 AM nonstop lands at 7:15 AM, so you get almost all of Friday in the city. Late October usually brings highs of 61–65°F and lows near 48°F. That's good walking weather for the High Line, the Brooklyn Bridge and the museums, but bring a layer and an umbrella, since Saturday's normal is drizzle. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around food, culture and walking: Broadway at night, the Met or MoMA in the morning, skyline views at sunset. It suits a couple or two friends who like a full schedule and don't mind cool, overcast days. Two nights is enough for a show, a museum and a couple of good dinners, all by subway and on foot.
Weather in New York City, 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Typical highs 61–65°F, lows near 48°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 65 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 31 Oct | 63 °F | 49 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 1 Nov | 61 °F | 47 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in New York City
We picked three 4-star Manhattan hotels. Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York is the best value at $1,235 for the stay ($618 a night). It scores 8.5 from 3,233 reviews, adds a $165 fee paid at the property and has no free cancellation. M Social Hotel New York Downtown is $1,313 ($657 a night) for a Deluxe King with a city view. It scores 8.6 from 2,449 reviews, adds $175 at the property and has free cancellation. The Kitano Hotel New York is the top rated at 9 from 930 reviews, $1,877 ($939 a night) with free cancellation and $247 at the property. Lower Manhattan has weekend rates near the 9/11 Memorial, the ferries and the Brooklyn Bridge. Midtown puts you close to Times Square and Broadway.
Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York
£932 for 2 nights, two guests · £467 a night
See roomsThe Kitano Hotel New York
£1,417 for 2 nights, two guests · £709 a night
See roomsM Social Hotel New York Downtown
£991 for 2 nights, two guests · £496 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 down to Chelsea Market
- Ride the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
- Spend Saturday morning at the Met or MoMA
- Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot at sunset
- Watch the sunset from Top of the Rock
Also worth it
- Take the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
- 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 | 1h 5m nonstop |
| Distance | 206 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £479 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York) | £932 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £574 |
| Total for two | £1,985 |
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 | £239 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £239 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £316 |
| Price checks | 31 |
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 DC.
- The flight is 206 miles, about 1h 5m nonstop; JetBlue and American also flew nonstop at $317 per person.
- A checked bag is about $140 for two and isn't in the $2,034 total.
- Plan on about $760 in spending money for two on top of the total, which brings the trip to $2,629.
- November brings the NYC Marathon, so expect a busier city.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for the two of you. The fare is $102 per person below the typical fare on this route, the nonstop takes 1h 5m and the best-value hotel scores 8.5 from 3,233 reviews.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,034, all in. That's $634 for the flights, $1,235 for 2 nights at Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York and its $165 property fee. A checked bag (about $140 for two) and spending money aren't included.
When does the flight leave?
Friday, Oct 30, 2026, at 6:10 AM from DCA on Delta, landing at 7:15 AM. You come home Sunday, Nov 1.
What is the weather like?
Normals for these dates are highs of 61–65°F and lows near 48°F. Friday and Sunday are usually overcast, and Saturday's normal is drizzle, so pack a jacket and an umbrella.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. With a 7:15 AM arrival you can fit in a Broadway show, a morning at the Met or MoMA, the High Line and a sunset walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York has no free cancellation. M Social Hotel New York Downtown ($1,313) and The Kitano Hotel New York ($1,877) both offer free cancellation.
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