New York City from Jacksonville, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,992 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- JetBlue nonstop, 2h 22m, leaving Friday, Oct 30 at 7:15 PM
- $357 per person, $45 below the typical fare on this route
- Four Points hotel scores 8.2 from 2,700 reviews
The catch: A checked bag is about $180 for two and isn't in the total, and the Four Points rate has no free cancellation.
Worth it if you want a quick city weekend of shows, museums and long walks; skip it if you need a refundable room.
Worth it for the two of you: $1,992 for two, all in, covering JetBlue nonstop flights at $714 and 2 nights at Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown at $1,127 plus its $151 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You fly Friday, Oct 30 at 7:15 PM from Jacksonville, land at 9:37 PM after 2h 22m, and come home Sunday, Nov 1. A checked bag and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
$1,992 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $714 |
| Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,127 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $151 |
| The total, before you go | $1,992 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $180 |
$45 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $45 each way per bag on JetBlue, $180 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
$357 per person, round trip
$714 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · nonstop · 2h 22m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 7:15 PM – Fri, Oct 30, 9:37 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | $357 | nonstop | 2h 22m |
| Southwest | $377 | 1 stop | 9h 15m |
| American | $377 | 1 stop | 4h 38m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 1:53 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $357 per person, the JetBlue fare is $45 below the typical fare on this route, about 11% under. It's also the low end of the 12 offers we saw, which ran from $357 to $422 per person. The whole trip comes to $1,992 for two, all in, before a checked bag or spending money. Late October in New York usually means highs of 61–65°F and lows near 48°F, good weather for walking the High Line or the Brooklyn Bridge, with drizzle possible on Saturday, Oct 31. The nonstop leaves Friday evening, so you can head out after work and still have two full nights in the city. That's enough for a Broadway show, a museum morning and a long dinner before you fly home Sunday. Prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A fast-moving city weekend built around culture, food and nightlife. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, eat well and catch a show, and who don't mind a full schedule. Mornings go to the museums, afternoons to the neighborhoods, and evenings to Broadway or a skyline view. Pack a jacket for overcast fall days and plan to get around by subway.
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
Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown is the best value: $1,127 for 2 nights ($564 a night) plus a $151 resort fee, both already in our total. It's rated 8.2 from 2,700 reviews, the room is a Queen Room, and there's no free cancellation. Park Terrace Hotel is the top-rated pick at 8.9 from 2,210 reviews, at $1,537 for the stay ($769 a night) plus $204 in fees paid at the property. Hyatt Grand Central New York costs $1,198 ($599 a night) plus $160 in fees, scores 7.5 from 2,138 reviews, and is the only one of the three with free cancellation. Lower Manhattan is good for weekend rates near the 9/11 Memorial, the ferries and the Brooklyn Bridge, while Midtown puts you close to Times Square and Broadway.
Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown
$1,127 for 2 nights, two guests · $564 a night
See roomsPark Terrace Hotel
$1,537 for 2 nights, two guests · $769 a night
See roomsHyatt Grand Central New York
$1,198 for 2 nights, two guests · $599 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 on Saturday night
- Walk the High Line to Chelsea Market for lunch
- Take the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
- Spend Sunday 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
- 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 Jacksonville | Jacksonville International (JAX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 2h 22m nonstop |
| Distance | 839 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $714 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown) | $1,127 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $760 |
| Total for two | $2,601 |
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: Jacksonville to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $357 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $290 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $402 |
| Price checks | 18 |
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, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference from Jacksonville.
- The nonstop covers 839 miles in 2h 22m, landing at 9:37 PM on Friday, Oct 30.
- New York has three airports: JFK, Newark Liberty (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA), so check which one your ticket uses.
- The total doesn't include a checked bag, which runs about $180 for two, or spending money.
- Weather normals for these dates are overcast with highs of 61–65°F and drizzle possible on Saturday.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for a couple or two friends who want a city weekend. The JetBlue nonstop takes 2h 22m, the fare is $45 per person below the typical fare on this route, and the best-value hotel scores 8.2 from 2,700 reviews.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,992 for two, all in: $714 for the flights, $1,127 for 2 nights at Four Points by Sheraton New York Downtown, and its $151 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $180 for two, isn't included.
What is the weather like?
Normals for these dates show highs of 61–65°F and lows near 48°F, mostly overcast, with drizzle possible on Saturday, Oct 31. Bring a light jacket and a compact umbrella.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land Friday at 9:37 PM, so Saturday and Sunday morning are free for a museum, the High Line, a Broadway show and a sunset walk over the Brooklyn Bridge.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Not at the best-value pick: the Four Points rate has no free cancellation. Hyatt Grand Central New York offers free cancellation at $1,198 for the stay plus $160 in fees, which would change the total.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and New York is on the same time as Jacksonville.
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