New York City from Detroit, Nov 14–21: $2,268 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Frontier round trip at $220 per person, $154 below the typical fare
- Pod 51 scores 8.2 from 9,504 reviews, with free cancellation
- 7 nights in Manhattan for Broadway, the Met and the High Line
The catch: The Frontier fare has 1 stop and the outbound takes 10h 52m, and a checked bag is about $240 for two on top.
Worth it if you can trade a long travel day and a bunk pod for a week in Manhattan; skip it if you need a private room.
Worth it if you don't mind a long travel day: $2,268 for two, all in, covers Frontier flights at $440 and 7 nights at Pod 51 at $1,601 plus its $227 property fee, taxes and fees included. You leave Saturday, Nov 14 and fly back Nov 21, 2026. The Frontier fare has 1 stop, so it isn't a nonstop, and checked bags and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
$2,268 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $440 |
| Pod 51, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,601 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $227 |
| The total, before you go | $2,268 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$154 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
$220 per person, round trip
$440 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 10h 52m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 10:07 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 8:59 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $220 | 1 stop | 10h 52m |
| JetBlue | $276 | nonstop | 3h 48m |
| JetBlue | $234 | 1 stop | 8h 31m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The Frontier fare is $220 per person, which is $154 below the typical fare on this route. That's a 41% gap to $374, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days of checks. The fares we saw on these dates ran from $220 to $304. Mid-November in New York usually brings highs of 45–55°F and lows near 36°F, mostly overcast. That's coat weather, and it works fine for museums, shows and long walks between them. November is also the month of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the NYC Marathon, so check what's on for your dates. With 7 nights you have time for a show, a morning at the Met or MoMA and the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset without rushing. These prices were all-in when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city week built around walking: Broadway, museums, the High Line, ferries and bridges, with a restaurant for every cuisine and the subway tying it together. It suits a couple or two friends who are fine sleeping in compact pod rooms and plan to be out all day. The pace is as busy as you make it, and 7 nights leaves room for some slow mornings too.
Weather in New York City, Nov 14–21
Typical highs 45–55°F, lows near 36°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 47 °F | 35 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 49 °F | 34 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 55 °F | 38 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 54 °F | 37 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 54 °F | 39 °F | Overcast |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 48 °F | 35 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 45 °F | 33 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 47 °F | 33 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in New York City
All three hotels are in Manhattan, and the two with Times Square in their names put you by Midtown's Broadway theatres, where you'll also find the most hotel choice. Pod 51 is the best value at $1,601 for the 7 nights ($229 a night). It's a Bunk Pod with Shared Bathroom, rated 8.2 from 9,504 reviews, with free cancellation. Pod Times Square is the top rated at 8.6 from 16,604 reviews. It's a Bunk Pod at $1,646 for the stay ($235 a night), also with free cancellation. ROW NYC at Times Square is the 4-star pick with a Standard Double Room at $1,951 ($279 a night), rated 7.4 from 1,517 reviews, and it has no free cancellation. Each hotel adds fees paid at the property: $227, $233 and $272.
Pod 51
$1,601 for 7 nights, two guests · $229 a night
See roomsPod Times Square
$1,646 for 7 nights, two guests · $235 a night
See roomsROW NYC at Times Square
$1,951 for 7 nights, two guests · $279 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
- Walk the High Line to Chelsea Market
- Take 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
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 | 10h 52m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 481 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 7 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $440 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Pod 51) | $1,601 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $4,701 |
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 | $220 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $220 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $374 |
| Price checks | 17 |
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).
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the NYC Marathon
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip in US dollars, on the same time as Detroit.
- The Frontier flight leaves DTW at 10:07 AM on Nov 14 and lands at 8:59 PM, with 1 stop.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $2,268 total.
- Pod 51 and Pod Times Square offer free cancellation; ROW NYC at Times Square does not.
- November season note: the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the NYC Marathon.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
It's worth it if a travel day of 10h 52m with 1 stop is fine with you. The fare is $154 below the typical fare on this route, and Pod 51 scores 8.2 and offers free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,268 for two, all in. That's $440 for the flights, $1,601 for Pod 51 and its $227 property fee. A checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money aren't included. We budget $190 per person per day, or $2,660 for the week for two.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. When we checked, a JetBlue (B6) nonstop on Nov 14 was $551 for two, or $276 per person. The Frontier fare in our total has 1 stop and takes 10h 52m.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs run 45–55°F with lows near 36°F, and most days are overcast. Pack a warm coat and good walking shoes.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Detroit.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for a first look. 7 nights covers a Broadway show, the Met or MoMA, the High Line, the Staten Island Ferry and the Brooklyn Bridge at an easy pace.
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