New York City from Edinburgh, Nov 14–23: $3,163 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $389 per person, $395 below the highest fare we saw
- Pod 51 scores 8.2 from 9,510 reviews, with free cancellation
- Leave Edinburgh at 8:30 AM, land in New York 4:15 PM
The catch: One stop makes the outbound 12h 45m, Pod 51 is a bunk pod with a shared bathroom, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you'll trade room space for nine full days of the city on foot; skip it if you need a private bathroom or a nonstop.
Worth it if you're fine sharing a bunk pod: $3,163 for two covers the flights at $778 plus 9 nights at Pod 51 at $2,089 and its $296 property fees, taxes and fees included. You leave Saturday, Nov 14 and come home Nov 23, 2026, on Aer Lingus, operated by Emerald Airlines, with one stop on the way out. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$3,163 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $778 |
| Pod 51, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $2,089 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $296 |
| The total, before you go | $3,163 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$395 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag, $160 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
$389 per person, round trip
$778 for two, taxes and fees included · Aer Lingus. Operated by Emerald Airlines · 1 stop · 12h 45m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:30 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 4:15 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus. Operated by Emerald Airlines | $389 | 1 stop | 12h 45m |
| Aer Lingus | $618 | 1 stop | 21h 54m |
| Aer Lingus. Operated by Emerald Airlines | $389 | 1 stop | 12h 59m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 2:09 PM GMT+1. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $389 per person, $395 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, after checking 12 offers. Fares we saw for this trip ran from $389 to $784 per person, so this is the low end of what we found. That's $778 for two on the flights, and $3,163 for two with nine nights at Pod 51 and its $296 property fees, taxes and fees included. Mid-November in New York means typical highs of 45–55°F and lows near 36°F, mostly overcast, which is good weather for museums, a Broadway show and long walks with a coat on. It's the run-up to the holidays, before December's peak hotel prices. Nine nights gives you time to do the city at an easy pace instead of cramming it into a long weekend. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
A city vacation, plain and simple: Broadway, the Met or MoMA, skyline sunsets and a different cuisine every night, all by subway. It suits a couple or two friends who'd rather spend on the days than on the room, and who like walking. With nine nights the pace can be relaxed, one or two big things a day, with cold, gray afternoons going to museums and markets.
Weather in New York City, Nov 14–23
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 |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 51 °F | 38 °F | Mostly clear |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 47 °F | 34 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in New York City
We picked Pod 51 as the best value: $2,089 for the 9 nights, about $232 a night, plus $296 in property fees, with an 8.2 score from 9,510 reviews and free cancellation. The room is a Bunk Pod with Shared Bathroom, so it's for travelers who mostly need a bed. Pod Times Square is the budget pick at $2,322, about $258 a night, plus $326 in property fees. It scores 8.6 from 16,593 reviews, has free cancellation, and the room is a Bunk Pod. It's a good base in Midtown, close to Times Square and the Broadway theatres. Hotel Indigo NYC Financial District by IHG is the top-rated pick at $3,406, about $378 a night, plus $465 in fees. It scores 8.9 from 1,830 reviews and you get a Standard Corner King Room, but there's no free cancellation. It's in Lower Manhattan, near the 9/11 Memorial, the ferries and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Pod 51
$2,089 for 9 nights, two guests · $232 a night
See roomsHotel Indigo NYC Financial District by IHG
$3,406 for 9 nights, two guests · $378 a night
See roomsPod Times Square
$2,322 for 9 nights, two guests · $258 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 Edinburgh | Edinburgh (EDI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 12h 45m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 3,256 miles each way |
| Time difference | -5 hours |
What 9 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $778 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Pod 51) | $2,089 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $3,420 |
| Total for two | $6,287 |
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: Edinburgh to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $389 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $389 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travelers from the United Kingdom need a valid passport for New York City; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the NYC Marathon
- You need a passport for this trip.
- Currency is the US dollar; New York is 5 hours behind Edinburgh.
- The outbound has one stop and takes 12h 45m, leaving at 8:30 AM and landing at 4:15 PM.
- A checked bag isn't in the total; budget about $160 for two.
- Pod 51 and Pod Times Square have free cancellation; Hotel Indigo NYC Financial District by IHG doesn't.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a bunk pod with a shared bathroom works for you. The fare is $389 per person, $395 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and Pod 51 scores 8.2 from 9,510 reviews with free cancellation. If you want a private room, Hotel Indigo raises the hotel to $3,406 plus $465 in fees.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$3,163 for two: $778 in flights, $2,089 for 9 nights at Pod 51 and its $296 property fees, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't in that. Our spending estimate for 9 days is $3,420 for two, which brings everything to $6,287.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport. Pay in US dollars, and keep in mind New York is 5 hours behind Edinburgh.
What's the weather like?
Typical highs run 45–55°F with lows near 36°F, and most days are overcast. The coldest night in the normals is 33°F, and Nov 22 looks mostly clear at 51°F. Pack a warm coat and plan some indoor time.
How long is the flight?
The outbound on Aer Lingus, operated by Emerald Airlines, has one stop and takes 12h 45m. It leaves Edinburgh at 8:30 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands in New York at 4:15 PM local time.
Is 9 nights enough?
Nine nights is plenty for the main sights at an easy pace: a Broadway show, the Met or MoMA, the High Line, the Staten Island Ferry and the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset, with room left for neighborhoods like SoHo / NoLIta or Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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