New York City from Detroit, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,905 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare at $321 per person, $285 below the typical fare
- Westgate New York Grand Central: 8.4 from 1,753 reviews, free cancellation
- Typical highs 61–65°F for the High Line and Brooklyn Bridge
The catch: The Frontier flight has one stop and takes 11h 1m, landing at 12:03 AM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you'll trade a long travel day for a lower fare; skip it if losing Friday evening to an 11h 1m trip stings.
Worth it if you can live with a long Friday: $1,905 for two, all in, which is the Frontier flights at $642 plus Westgate New York Grand Central at $1,114 and its $149 fee paid at the property, taxes and fees included. That covers 2 nights, Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, on Frontier with one stop, not nonstop.
The total, before you go
$1,905 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $642 |
| Westgate New York Grand Central, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,114 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $149 |
| The total, before you go | $1,905 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$285 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
$321 per person, round trip
$642 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 11h 1m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 1:02 PM – Sat, Oct 31, 12:03 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $321 | 1 stop | 11h 1m |
| United. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express | $331 | nonstop | 1h 59m |
| Frontier | $321 | 1 stop | 26h 56m |
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Why now
At $321 per person, the Frontier fare is $285 below the typical fare on this route, 47% under it, and no fare we've seen in the last 30 days was lower, across 9 checks. Fares we saw for these dates ran $321 to $394 per person. The trip total for two is $1,905 with the hotel and its $149 property fee. A checked bag ($240 for two) and spending money aren't in it; we'd plan on about $760 for two days of spending. Late October brings typical highs of 61–65°F and lows near 48°F, with drizzle in the normals for Saturday, Oct 31, so pack a layer. It's a city weekend made for walking: the High Line, a museum morning, a show at night. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A busy city weekend: Broadway, museums, skyline views and a restaurant for every cuisine, all reachable by subway. It suits couples or friends who like to walk all day and eat well at night. With 2 nights and a late Friday arrival, think one full Saturday and a Sunday morning, so pick two or three things and let the rest wait for next time.
Weather in New York City, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 61–65°F, lows near 48°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 65 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 63 °F | 49 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 61 °F | 47 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in New York City
We picked Westgate New York Grand Central as the best value: $1,114 for the stay ($557 a night) in a Luxe Queen, 8.4 from 1,753 reviews, free cancellation, plus $149 paid at the property, which is in our total. Park Terrace Hotel is the top rated at 8.9 from 2,209 reviews, $1,537 for the stay ($769 a night) plus $204 at the property, with no free cancellation. Hyatt Grand Central New York runs $1,190 ($595 a night) plus $159 at the property, scores 7.5 from 2,138 reviews and has free cancellation. All three are in Manhattan. For a first weekend, Midtown puts Times Square and the Broadway theatres close by, and the Upper West Side is the quieter choice next to Central Park and the museums.
Westgate New York Grand Central
$1,114 for 2 nights, two guests · $557 a night
See roomsPark Terrace Hotel
$1,537 for 2 nights, two guests · $769 a night
See roomsHyatt Grand Central New York
$1,190 for 2 nights, two guests · $595 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 Detroit | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 11h 1m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 481 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $642 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Westgate New York Grand Central) | $1,114 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $760 |
| Total for two | $2,516 |
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: Detroit to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $321 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $321 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $606 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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, you pay in US dollars, and Detroit and New York share a time zone.
- The Frontier outbound leaves DTW at 1:02 PM Friday and lands at 12:03 AM Saturday after one stop.
- A United nonstop showed at $331 per person ($662 for two), leaving at 7:00 AM and taking 1h 59m.
- Westgate and Hyatt Grand Central New York offer free cancellation; Park Terrace Hotel does not.
- Season heads-up: November is NYC Marathon month, and you fly home Sunday, Nov 1.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the fare matters more than the travel time. At $321 per person, it is $285 below the typical fare on this route, but the Frontier outbound has one stop and takes 11h 1m.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,905 for two, all in: flights at $642, Westgate New York Grand Central at $1,114 and its $149 property fee, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. We found a United nonstop at $331 per person, $662 for two, leaving at 7:00 AM and landing at 8:59 AM, 1h 59m in the air. Our total uses the Frontier fare.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs of 61–65°F and lows near 48°F for these dates. The normals show overcast skies, with drizzle on Saturday, Oct 31, so bring a layer and a rain jacket.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a focused weekend, yes. With a 12:03 AM Saturday arrival on Frontier, plan on Saturday for a museum and a show, and Sunday morning for the High Line or the Brooklyn Bridge.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip of 481 miles, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Detroit.
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