New York City from Lyon, Nov 14–23: $3,662 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $639 per person, $313 below the highest fare we saw
- Pod 51 scores 8.2 from 9,504 reviews, with free cancellation
- Nine nights for the Met, MoMA, Broadway and the High Line
The catch: It's 2 stops on VY + IB with 35h 25m of listed travel time, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top.
Worth it if you'll trade two stops and a bunk pod for nine city nights; skip it if you need a nonstop or a private bathroom.
Worth it if you don't mind a long trip there: $3,662 for two, all in. That's the flights at $1,277 plus Pod 51 at $2,089 and $296 in property fees, taxes included. You get 9 nights, Nov 14–23, 2026, flying VY + IB with 2 stops, so it isn't a nonstop.
The total, before you go
$3,662 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,277 |
| Pod 51, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $2,089 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $296 |
| The total, before you go | $3,662 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$313 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 on Vueling, $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
$639 per person, round trip
$1,277 for two, taxes and fees included · VY + IB · 2 stops · 35h 25m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 9:10 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 5:05 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 3:40 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| VY + IB | $639 | 2 stops | 35h 25m |
| Iberia | $782 | 1 stop | 28h 15m |
| VY + IB | $713 | 2 stops | 31h 30m |
Prices checked Oct 16, 2026, 11:27 AM GMT+2. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $639 per person, this fare is $313 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, which is 33% less, across 12 offers we checked. That puts the whole trip at $3,662 for two before you go, with Pod 51 and its property fees counted. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money are not counted. In mid-November New York City has typical highs of 45–55°F and lows near 36°F, mostly overcast. That's coat weather, better for museums, a Broadway show and long walks than for rooftops. November is also the month of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the NYC Marathon, so check those against your dates. Nine nights is enough to cover Midtown, Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn at an easy pace. These prices were all-in when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a big-city culture and food trip at an unhurried pace. Nine nights leaves room for a museum in the morning, a show at night and a different neighborhood each day. It suits a couple or two friends who'd rather spend on things to do than on the room, and who don't mind cold, gray days and lots of walking between subway stops.
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
Pod 51 is the best-value pick and the one in the total: $2,089 for the 9 nights, or $232 a night. It's rated 8.2 from 9,504 reviews and has free cancellation, but the room is a Bunk Pod with Shared Bathroom and there's $296 in fees at the property. Pod Times Square is the budget alternative at $2,154, or $239 a night, rated 8.6 from 16,587 reviews, also with a Bunk Pod and free cancellation. It's in Midtown, near Times Square and the Broadway theatres. The top rated pick is Hotel Indigo NYC Financial District by IHG, at 8.9 from 1,829 reviews: a Standard King Room for $3,057, or $340 a night, plus $420 in property fees and no free cancellation. Lower Manhattan puts you 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
$3,057 for 9 nights, two guests · $340 a night
See roomsPod Times Square
$2,154 for 9 nights, two guests · $239 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 Lyon | Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 35h 25m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 3,816 miles each way |
| Time difference | -6 hours |
What 9 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,278 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Pod 51) | $2,089 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $3,420 |
| Total for two | $6,787 |
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: Lyon to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $639 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $638 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
Good to know
- Passport: passport needed: travelers from France 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'll need a passport, and the currency is the US dollar (USD).
- New York is 6 hours behind Lyon.
- The outbound leaves LYS at 9:10 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at JFK at 10:00 PM. The return leaves Monday, Nov 23 at 5:05 PM.
- Pod 51 and Pod Times Square offer free cancellation. Hotel Indigo NYC Financial District by IHG does not.
- A checked bag isn't in the total. Budget about $160 for two.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if two stops don't bother you. The fare of $639 per person is $313 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and Pod 51 has free cancellation. If you want a private bathroom or a shorter trip there, look at the other hotels and flights.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $3,662 for two, all in: $1,277 for the flights and $2,089 for Pod 51, plus the hotel's $296 in property fees, taxes included. A checked bag and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
Yes. You'll need a passport to fly from Lyon to New York City.
What is the weather like?
It's chilly and mostly gray. Typical highs run 45–55°F with lows near 36°F, and most days are overcast. Nov 22 looks mostly clear. Pack a warm coat.
Is there a flight with fewer stops?
Yes. Iberia has a 1-stop option at $782 per person, or $1,563 for two, with 28h 15m of listed travel time. It leaves at 6:10 AM on Nov 14.
Is 9 nights enough?
It's plenty for a first trip. You have time for the Met or MoMA, a Broadway show, the High Line, the Staten Island Ferry and a sunset walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, with days left over to explore.
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