New York City from Rochester, Oct 23–25: $1,864 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on JetBlue, 1h 20m
- $81 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
The catch: A checked bag, seat picks and any resort fee are extra: they are not in the total.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
A round trip from Rochester to New York City costs $357 per person ($714 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026. That's 2 nights, flying nonstop on JetBlue. The forecast shows highs of 53–62°F with some drizzle, and the best-value hotel, Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York, comes to $1,150 for both nights.
The total, before you go
$1,864 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $714 |
| Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,150 |
| The total, before you go | $1,864 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $180 |
$81 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); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. 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 · 1h 20m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:10 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:30 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | $357 | nonstop | 1h 20m |
| Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | $377 | nonstop | 1h 24m |
| JetBlue | $357 | nonstop | 1h 17m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 8:37 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
We found JetBlue's nonstop at $357 per person round trip, or $714 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $81 below the typical fare on this route, which is the $438 median of our earlier checks, so you'd pay 18% less. The fare also carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. Fares we saw across 12 offers ran from $357 to $552, and this one is at the bottom of that range. Late October is ahead of the NYC Marathon and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in November, and ahead of December's peak hotel prices. The forecast shows highs of 53–62°F and lows of 42–49°F. There's drizzle on Friday and Sunday and rain on Saturday, at a 13% chance. That's good weather for museums and Broadway if you bring a jacket. The flight takes 1h 20m, so you leave at 7:10 AM and land at 8:30 AM Friday.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around culture, food, shopping and nightlife. It's an easy fit for a couple or a pair of friends who want Broadway at night and a museum in the morning, with walks over bridges and along the High Line in between. The pace is full but flexible. The subway gets you everywhere, and the early flight gives you most of Friday in the city.
Weather in New York City, Oct 23–25
Highs 53–62°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 62 °F | 42 °F | 10% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 53 °F | 42 °F | 13% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 61 °F | 49 °F | 15% |
Where to stay in New York City
We priced three 4-star options in Manhattan, all room only. Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York is the best value: $1,150 for 2 nights ($575 a night) for a Small Queen Room, scored 8.5 from 3,232 reviews. Lower Manhattan is good for weekend rates near the 9/11 Memorial, the ferries and the Brooklyn Bridge. Park Terrace Hotel is the top rated, at 8.9 from 2,212 reviews, and costs $1,648 for the stay ($824 a night) for a Deluxe room. Yotel New York Times Square is the budget pick: $986 for the stay ($493 a night) for a Premium Queen Room with City View, scored 7.4 from 7,617 reviews. It's the only one of the three with free cancellation. Midtown puts you near Times Square and the Broadway theatres.
Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York
$1,150 for 2 nights, two guests · $575 a night
See roomsPark Terrace Hotel
$1,648 for 2 nights, two guests · $824 a night
See roomsYotel New York Times Square
$986 for 2 nights, two guests · $493 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 down to Chelsea Market
- Ride the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
- Spend Saturday morning at the Met or MoMA if the rain shows up
- Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot at sunset
- Watch the sunset from Top of the Rock
Also worth it
- Take the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
- 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 Rochester | Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International (ROC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 1h 20m nonstop |
| Distance | 249 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $714 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York) | $1,150 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $760 |
| Total for two | $2,624 |
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: Rochester to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $357 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $357 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $438 |
| 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).
- No passport needed, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Rochester.
- The flight is 249 miles and takes 1h 20m nonstop from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International (ROC).
- New York City is served by JFK, Newark Liberty (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA).
- All three hotels are room only, and only Yotel New York Times Square offers free cancellation.
- Prices include taxes and fees as found when we checked. They can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $357 per person round trip, or $714 for two, nonstop on JetBlue. That's $81 below the typical fare on this route. Delta also had a nonstop at $377 per person.
What time does it leave?
The JetBlue flight leaves at 7:10 AM on Friday, Oct 23, and lands at 8:30 AM. A later JetBlue nonstop at 10:47 AM was the same $357 per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so you'll use US dollars, and New York City is on the same time as Rochester.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 62°F Friday, 53°F Saturday and 61°F Sunday, with lows of 42–49°F. Friday and Sunday show drizzle, and Saturday shows rain at a 13% chance.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our estimate is $2,624 for two: $714 for flights, $1,150 at Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York and $760 for spending, which works out to $190 per person per day.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. With a 1h 20m flight landing at 8:30 AM Friday, you get close to three days for a show, a museum, the High Line and a sunset on the Brooklyn Bridge.
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