New York City from Cleveland, Oct 23–25: $1,822 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Highs of 55–68°F with rain chances of 11% to 17%
- The Cloud One scores 8.8 from 7,951 reviews
- United nonstop in 92 minutes at $387 per person
The catch: The Frontier fare is $34 per person above the typical $304, with one stop and 5h 42m out; a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if your dates are fixed and one stop doesn't bother you; skip it if you can wait for the fare to come back down.
Not worth it this week: the Frontier fare is $338 per person, $34 above the typical $304 on this route. The total for two is $1,822 for Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights: flights at $676, The Cloud One New York-Downtown, part of the Motel One Group at $1,010 and $136 in fees at the property, taxes included. The flight has one stop and takes 5h 42m out; a checked bag and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
$1,822 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $676 |
| The Cloud One New York-Downtown, part of the Motel One Group, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,010 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $136 |
| The total, before you go | $1,822 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
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
$338 per person, round trip
$676 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 42m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 3:46 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 9:28 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $338 | 1 stop | 5h 42m |
| United | $387 | nonstop | 1h 32m |
| Frontier | $338 | 1 stop | 6h 23m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 2:55 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The numbers argue for waiting. We checked this route 16 times, and the median fare was $304 per person; today's Frontier fare is $338, which is $34 or 11% above it, and the low in our checks was $239 on Oct 15. The full trip comes to $1,822 for two, before a checked bag ($240 for two) and spending money, which we'd budget at $760 for the weekend. The weather is fine for walking: a clear Friday at 68°F, then overcast days at 58°F and 55°F, with rain chances of 11% to 17%. Late October also lands before the November crowds for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the NYC Marathon. If your dates are fixed, the United nonstop at 7:00 AM takes 92 minutes and costs $387 per person.
The kind of trip this is
This is a fast city weekend: a Broadway show, a museum morning, long walks over bridges and along the High Line, and dinner somewhere new each night. It suits a couple or two friends who like to stay on their feet and don't need a pool or a slow start. The pace runs quick, with two full days, cool fall air and the subway to stitch it all together.
Weather in New York City, Oct 23–25
Highs 55–68°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 68 °F | 49 °F | 11% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 58 °F | 49 °F | 12% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 55 °F | 46 °F | 17% |
Where to stay in New York City
The Cloud One New York-Downtown, part of the Motel One Group is our best-value pick and the one in the total: $1,010 for the stay ($505 a night), 8.8 from 7,951 reviews, plus $136 in fees at the property and no free cancellation. Park Terrace Hotel is top rated at 8.9 from 2,210 reviews, at $1,648 for the stay ($824 a night) plus $218 in property fees. Yotel New York Times Square is the budget pick at $986 ($493 a night) plus $133 in fees, scoring 7.4 from 7,603 reviews, and it's the only one of the three with free cancellation. For a first weekend, Midtown keeps Times Square and the Broadway theatres close, while Lower Manhattan puts you near the ferries and the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Cloud One New York-Downtown, part of the Motel One Group
$1,010 for 2 nights, two guests · $505 a night
See roomsPark Terrace Hotel
$1,648 for 2 nights, two guests · $824 a night
See roomsYotel New York Times Square
$986 for 2 nights, two guests · $493 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 after a walk through Times Square on Friday night
- Walk the High Line down to Chelsea Market for lunch
- Ride the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
- Spend a 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
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 | $676 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (The Cloud One New York-Downtown, part of the Motel One Group) | $1,010 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $760 |
| Total for two | $2,446 |
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 | $338 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $239 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $304 |
| Price checks | 16 |
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, paid in US dollars, with no time difference.
- The Frontier flight leaves Cleveland at 3:46 PM, makes one stop and lands at 9:28 PM, 5h 42m for 404 miles.
- New York has three airports: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA).
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the total.
- The Cloud One rate has no free cancellation; Yotel New York Times Square does.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The Frontier fare is $338 per person, 11% above the typical $304 on this route, and it has one stop. The weather and hotels hold up fine; the fare is the problem. If your dates are fixed, the trip still works.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,822 for two: $676 in flights, $1,010 at The Cloud One New York-Downtown, part of the Motel One Group and $136 in fees at the property, taxes included when we checked. A checked bag runs about $240 for two and isn't included; we'd budget $760 for spending.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. United has a 92-minute nonstop that leaves at 7:00 AM and lands at 8:32 AM, at $387 per person or $774 for two. The Frontier fare in our total leaves at 3:46 PM, makes one stop and lands at 9:28 PM.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows a clear Friday at 68°F, then overcast Saturday and Sunday at 58°F and 55°F. Lows run 46°F to 49°F and rain chances stay between 11% and 17%. Bring a jacket for the evenings.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. Land Friday night for Times Square and a show, give Saturday to the High Line and the Met or MoMA, and save Sunday for the Brooklyn Bridge before you fly home.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Cleveland, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
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