New York City from Memphis, Nov 13–18: $2,239 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare of $312 per person, $686 below the typical fare
- Pod Times Square scores 8.6 from 16,603 reviews, with free cancellation
- 5 nights for Broadway, the High Line, the Met and MoMA
The catch: With 2 stops, the round trip takes 35h 22m and lands at SWF at 11:39 AM Saturday, Nov 14, so you won't use your first hotel night.
Worth it if you'd trade a long travel day for $686 off each fare; skip it if you need a nonstop or a quick hop.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day. It's $2,239 for two, all in: flights at $623 plus Pod Times Square at $1,418, with the $198 in fees at the property and taxes included. You get 5 nights, Nov 13–18, 2026, on MX with 2 stops, not a nonstop, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$2,239 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $623 |
| Pod Times Square, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,418 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $198 |
| The total, before you go | $2,239 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$686 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on Breeze, $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
$312 per person, round trip
$623 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · 2 stops · 35h 22m
Out Fri, Nov 13, 8:58 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 11:39 AM · back Wed, Nov 18, 11:00 PM – Thu, Nov 19, 7:41 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | $312 | 2 stops | 35h 22m |
| G4 + F9 | $368 | 1 stop | 31h 13m |
| Breeze | $320 | 1 stop | 29h 46m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 3:16 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $312 per person, the fare is $686 below the typical fare on this route, a 69% gap. It's also the lowest we've seen in 30 days of checks, with fares running $312 to $379. Add Pod Times Square and the whole trip comes to $2,239 for two, all in, as we found it on Oct 15. Mid-November in New York usually means highs of 47–55°F, lows near 37°F and mostly overcast skies. Plan on coats and museums more than lounging in the park. You also beat December's holiday windows and peak hotel prices. The trade-off is getting there: Friday night and Saturday morning go to travel, and the trip home leaves at 11:00 PM Wednesday. Prices change, so check the live fare before you commit.
The kind of trip this is
A cool-weather city trip built around theater, museums and long walks. It suits a couple or two friends who like a full day on foot and a show at night. The pace is up to you: a morning at the Met, an afternoon on the High Line, Broadway after dark. Late nights are easy, and the food covers every cuisine you can think of.
Weather in New York City, Nov 13–18
Typical highs 47–55°F, lows near 37°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | 52 °F | 36 °F | Mostly clear |
| 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 |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in New York City
Pod Times Square is our best-value pick. The 5-night stay costs $1,418 ($284 a night) for a Bunk Pod, it scores 8.6 from 16,603 reviews and it has free cancellation. Heads-up: the room has bunk beds. The Cloud One New York-Downtown, part of the Motel One Group, is the top rated at 8.8 from 7,954 reviews. It costs $1,562 ($312 a night) for a Standard King Room, with no free cancellation. ROW NYC at Times Square is listed as our budget option, but here it costs more than the Pod: $1,507 ($301 a night) for a Standard Double Room, with a 7.4 from 1,516 reviews and no free cancellation. The two Times Square hotels put you in Midtown, which is good for Broadway theaters and late nights.
Pod Times Square
$1,418 for 5 nights, two guests · $284 a night
See roomsThe Cloud One New York-Downtown, part of the Motel One Group
$1,562 for 5 nights, two guests · $312 a night
See roomsROW NYC at Times Square
$1,507 for 5 nights, two guests · $301 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 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 Memphis | Memphis International (Frederick W. Smith) (MEM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 35h 22m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 955 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 5 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $624 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (Pod Times Square) | $1,418 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $1,900 |
| Total for two | $3,942 |
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: Memphis to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $312 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $312 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $998 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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. You pay in US dollars, and New York is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
- The flight lands at SWF, not JFK, Newark or LaGuardia, so plan your ride into Manhattan before you go.
- A checked bag is $160 for two and isn't in the $2,239 total.
- The hotel's $198 in fees at the property is already counted in the total.
- Only Pod Times Square offers free cancellation; the other two hotels don't.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For travelers who don't mind a long trip there, yes. The fare is $686 below the typical fare on this route and the lowest in 30 days. If you want a nonstop or a short travel day, skip this one: it has 2 stops and 35h 22m of travel in total.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,239, all in. That covers flights at $623, 5 nights at Pod Times Square at $1,418, and $198 in fees at the property, with taxes included. A checked bag ($160 for two) and spending money are extra. We'd plan on $1,900 in spending for two.
What are the flights like?
MX leaves Memphis at 8:58 PM Friday, Nov 13, and lands at SWF at 11:39 AM Saturday. The return leaves at 11:00 PM Wednesday, Nov 18, and lands at 7:41 PM Thursday. A 1-stop option on the same times is $639 for two, just $16 more, with 29h 46m of travel.
What's the weather like?
Expect typical highs of 47–55°F and lows near 37°F, mostly overcast, with a clearer day on Nov 13. Bring a warm coat and good walking shoes.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, prices are in US dollars, and New York is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Is 5 nights enough?
You'll have Saturday midday through Wednesday night in the city. That's enough for a Broadway show, the Met or MoMA, the High Line and a sunset walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. Just know that night one at the hotel goes unused.
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