New York City from New Orleans, Nov 14–21: $2,430 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop on United, 3 hours, leaving MSY at 8:00 AM Saturday
- $301 per person, $15 below the typical fare on this route
- Pod 51 scores 8.2 from 9,503 reviews, with free cancellation
The catch: Pod 51's room is a bunk pod with a shared bathroom, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top.
Worth it if you want a week of shows, museums and long walks in cool weather; skip it if you need a private bathroom at this price.
Worth it if a bunk pod works for the two of you. The total is $2,430 for two, all in: flights at $602, 7 nights at Pod 51 at $1,601 and $227 in property fees, with taxes and fees included. You fly out Saturday, Nov 14 and come home Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, nonstop on United in 3 hours, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$2,430 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $602 |
| Pod 51, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,601 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $227 |
| The total, before you go | $2,430 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$15 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 United, $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
$301 per person, round trip
$602 for two, taxes and fees included · United · nonstop · 3h
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 12:00 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $301 | nonstop | 3h |
| JetBlue | $301 | nonstop | 2h 54m |
| Delta | $301 | nonstop | 2h 58m |
Prices checked Oct 16, 2026, 8:48 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
Here are the numbers. The fare is $301 per person on a nonstop United flight. That's $15 below the typical fare on this route, a 5% gap, and the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $301 to $319, so this one is at the bottom of the range. That brings the whole week to $2,430 for two, all in, before you go. Mid-November is cold and gray, with typical highs of 45–55°F, lows near 36°F and mostly overcast days. That's good weather for museums and theater: a morning at the Met, an evening on Broadway and long walks if you pack layers. You'd also be going before December's holiday windows and peak hotel prices. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city week built on theater, museums, food and a lot of walking, with the subway covering the rest. It suits a couple or two friends who don't mind a small shared room and plan to be out from morning until late. With seven nights you can take it slow and do one neighborhood a day, coat on and coffee in hand.
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
Pod 51 is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total. It's $1,601 for 7 nights ($229 a night) in a Bunk Pod with Shared Bathroom, rated 8.2 from 9,503 reviews, with free cancellation and $227 in fees paid at the property. Pod Times Square is the top rated at 8.6 from 16,570 reviews. Its Bunk Pod is $1,834 for the stay ($262 a night) plus $257 at the property, also with free cancellation. ROW NYC at Times Square is the 4-star option, with a Standard Double Room at $1,968 ($281 a night) plus $274 at the property. It's rated 7.4 from 1,532 reviews and doesn't offer free cancellation. All three are in Manhattan. Midtown is the area for Times Square, Broadway theatres and the most hotel choice.
Pod 51
$1,601 for 7 nights, two guests · $229 a night
See roomsPod Times Square
$1,834 for 7 nights, two guests · $262 a night
See roomsROW NYC at Times Square
$1,968 for 7 nights, two guests · $281 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 New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 3h nonstop |
| Distance | 1,171 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 7 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $602 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Pod 51) | $1,601 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $4,863 |
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: New Orleans to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $301 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $301 (Oct 17, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $316 |
| Price checks | 11 |
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, and the currency is the US dollar
- New York is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans
- The nonstop covers 1,171 miles in about 3 hours, landing at 12:00 PM
- New York has three airports: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA)
- Fares are all-in, but a checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't included
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a bunk pod with a shared bathroom suits you. The flight is a 3-hour nonstop at $301 per person, $15 below the typical fare, and Pod 51 scores 8.2 with free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,430 for two, all in: $602 for the flights, $1,601 for 7 nights at Pod 51 and $227 in property fees, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra.
What is the weather like?
It'll be cold and mostly overcast. Typical highs are 45–55°F with lows near 36°F, and the warmest day in the outlook is 55°F on Monday, Nov 16. Pack a warm coat and layers.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from New Orleans, and you'll pay in US dollars.
Is 7 nights enough?
Seven nights covers the main sights without rushing: a Broadway show, the Met or MoMA, the High Line, the Staten Island Ferry, the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset and Top of the Rock, with room to spare.
Is there a hotel with a private room?
Yes. ROW NYC at Times Square has a Standard Double Room at $1,968 for the stay plus $274 at the property. It's rated 7.4 and doesn't offer free cancellation.
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