New York City from Cleveland, Oct 16–18: $1,732 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $368 per person, $61 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear Sunday at 60°F for the Brooklyn Bridge or Top of the Rock
- New Yorker by Lotte Hotels: rated 7.7 from 14,658 reviews, in Manhattan
The catch: The Frontier fare has one stop and takes 5h 42m out, showers are 66% likely Friday and Saturday, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want a museum-and-Broadway weekend that rain won't spoil; skip it if you'd rather pay $517 per person for United's 90-minute nonstop.
Worth it if you can live with a stop and some rain: $1,732 for two, made up of the Frontier flights at $736 plus 2 nights at New Yorker by Lotte Hotels at $877 and its $119 property fee, taxes and fees included. The trip runs Friday to Sunday, Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, on Frontier with one stop, 5h 42m out of Cleveland. A checked bag and spending money are not in the total.
The total, before you go
$1,732 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $736 |
| New Yorker by Lotte Hotels, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $877 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $119 |
| The total, before you go | $1,732 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$61 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$368 per person, round trip
$736 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 42m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 3:46 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 9:28 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $368 | 1 stop | 5h 42m |
| United | $517 | nonstop | 1h 30m |
| Frontier | $368 | 1 stop | 6h 23m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 6:43 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $368 per person, the Frontier fare is $61 below the typical fare on this route, 14% under the $429 median of our earlier checks. That brings the whole trip to $1,732 for two, including 2 nights at New Yorker by Lotte Hotels and its $119 fee for the stay. The trip leaves this Friday. Mid-October comes before the November crowds for the NYC Marathon and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and before the December holiday peak in hotel prices. The forecast is mixed: 74°F Friday and 65°F Saturday, each with a 66% chance of showers, then a clear Sunday at 60°F. Plan Saturday around the Met or MoMA and a Broadway show, and save the outdoor walks for Sunday. It's a quick city reset at a fare that's lower than usual.
The kind of trip this is
A fast city weekend: you land Friday evening, pack Saturday full and have a clear Sunday for walking. It suits couples or friends who like museums, a Broadway show, food halls and skyline views, and who don't mind carrying a rain jacket. The pace is brisk, and the subway does the legwork between neighborhoods.
Weather in New York City, Oct 16–18
Highs 60–74°F, some rain likely
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 74 °F | 55 °F | 66% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 65 °F | 44 °F | 66% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 60 °F | 43 °F | 2% |
Where to stay in New York City
New Yorker by Lotte Hotels is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total: $877 for 2 nights in a Standard Queen Room, rated 7.7 from 14,658 reviews. Its $119 property fee is already counted, and it has no free cancellation. Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea is the top-rated pick at 8.8 from 2,387 reviews. It costs $1,294 for the stay plus $173 at the property, with a King Room with Landmark City View and free cancellation, which helps with showers in the forecast. Hotel Shocard Broadway, Times Square is the budget pick at $408 a night, or $816 for the stay plus $112 at the property, rated 7.2. Midtown puts you near Times Square and the Broadway theatres. Lower Manhattan is good for the 9/11 Memorial, the ferries and the Brooklyn Bridge.
New Yorker by Lotte Hotels
$877 for 2 nights, two guests · $439 a night
See roomsMotto by Hilton New York City Chelsea
$1,294 for 2 nights, two guests · $647 a night
See roomsHotel Shocard Broadway, Times Square
$816 for 2 nights, two guests · $408 a night
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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 Saturday night after a walk through Times Square
- Spend Saturday morning at the Met or MoMA while the showers pass
- Walk the High Line to Chelsea Market on the clear Sunday
- Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot at sunset
- 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 Cleveland | Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 5h 42m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 404 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $736 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (New Yorker by Lotte Hotels) | $877 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $760 |
| Total for two | $2,373 |
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: Cleveland to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $368 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $244 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $429 |
| Price checks | 8 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers 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, prices are in US dollars and there's no time difference.
- The Frontier flight leaves Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) Friday at 3:46 PM and lands at 9:28 PM after one stop.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $1,732 total.
- New Yorker by Lotte Hotels has no free cancellation; Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea does.
- We'd plan on $760 for spending over the weekend, which brings the trip to $2,373 all told.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For the two of you, yes, if a one-stop flight and a wet Saturday don't bother you. The fare is 14% under typical and the hotel is rated 7.7. If time matters more, United flies nonstop in 90 minutes for $517 per person.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,732, all in. That's $736 for two round-trip Frontier fares plus $877 for 2 nights at New Yorker by Lotte Hotels and its $119 property fee, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money are extra.
What is the weather like?
Friday hits 74°F and Saturday 65°F, each with a 66% chance of showers. Sunday is clear at 60°F with a 2% chance of rain. Lows drop to 43°F, so pack a layer.
Is there a nonstop?
Not at this price. The Frontier fare has one stop and the outbound takes 5h 42m for a 404-mile trip. We also saw a United nonstop at 8:00 AM, 90 minutes, for $517 per person.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land Friday at 9:28 PM, so Saturday is your full day for a museum and a show, and Sunday is clear for the High Line or the Brooklyn Bridge.
Which airport do I fly into?
New York has three airports: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA). Check the arrival airport on the Frontier itinerary before you book.
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