New York City from Tampa, Nov 14–21: $1,860 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $214 per person, $92 below the typical fare on this route
- Pod 51 rated 8.2 from 9,519 reviews, with free cancellation
- Broadway, the Met and the High Line, with highs of 45–55°F
The catch: The fare stops once and lands at SWF, not JFK, Pod 51 is a bunk pod with a shared bathroom, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you'll be out all day and just need a clean bed; skip it if you want a private bathroom or a nonstop.
Worth it if you're fine with a stop and a pod: $1,860 for two covers the flights at $428 plus 7 nights at Pod 51 at $1,432, taxes and fees included, checked bags not included. The trip runs Nov 14–21, 2026, 7 nights, on MX with one stop, landing at SWF rather than JFK.
The total, before you go
$1,860 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $428 |
| Pod 51, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,432 |
| The total, before you go | $1,860 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$92 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); 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
$214 per person, round trip
$428 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · 1 stop · 13h 57m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 11:39 AM · back Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 PM – Sun, Nov 22, 8:18 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | $214 | 1 stop | 13h 57m |
| American | $258 | nonstop | 2h 52m |
| Frontier | $215 | 1 stop | 5h 59m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 4:04 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $214 per person, $92 below the typical fare on this route, which is 30% under the $306 median of our earlier checks. It's also marked lowest in 30 days, and the 12 offers we saw ran from $214 to $278 per person. Mid-November brings highs of 45–55°F and lows near 36°F, mostly overcast, so this is a coat-and-museum week rather than a lie-in-the-park week. That suits a city trip built around a Broadway show, a morning at the Met or MoMA and long dinners. November is also the month of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the NYC Marathon. Seven nights gives you room for the big sights without rushing. If the stop and the SWF arrival bother you, American had a nonstop at $258 per person, $516 for two, in 2h 52m.
The kind of trip this is
A full city week: shows, museums, skyline views and a restaurant for every cuisine, all reachable by subway. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk all day, layer up for the cold and come back to the hotel only to sleep. The pace is as busy as you make it, with seven nights to mix the big sights with slower mornings.
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 the best value: $1,432 for the 7 nights, $205 a night, rated 8.2 from 9,519 reviews, in a Bunk Pod with Shared Bathroom. Pod Times Square is the top rated at 8.6 from 16,619 reviews, $1,792 for the stay or $256 a night, in a Bunk Pod. Pod 39 scores 8.5 from 9,533 reviews at $1,814, $259 a night, and its room is a Full Pod rather than a bunk. All three are in Manhattan, New York, room only, with free cancellation. If you're choosing an area, Midtown puts you near Times Square, Broadway theatres and the most hotel choice, while the Upper West Side gives you quieter residential blocks next to Central Park and museums.
Pod 51
$1,432 for 7 nights, two guests · $205 a night
See roomsPod Times Square
$1,792 for 7 nights, two guests · $256 a night
See roomsPod 39
$1,814 for 7 nights, two guests · $259 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 a 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
- Take the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
Tours and tickets in New York City
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Tampa | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 13h 57m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,007 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 7 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $428 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Pod 51) | $1,432 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $4,520 |
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: Tampa to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $214 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $214 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $306 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference from Tampa.
- Outbound leaves TPA at 7:00 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at SWF at 11:39 AM, with one stop.
- The return leaves at 11:00 PM on Saturday, Nov 21 and lands at 8:18 AM on Sunday, Nov 22.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $1,860 total.
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation; prices are what we found when we checked and can change.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you can live with one stop, an SWF arrival and a pod room. The fare is $214 per person, 30% below the typical fare on this route, and Pod 51 is rated 8.2 from 9,519 reviews.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,860 for two: flights at $428 plus 7 nights at Pod 51 at $1,432, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. American had a nonstop leaving at 6:00 AM and landing at 8:52 AM, 2h 52m, for $258 per person or $516 for two.
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 Tampa.
What's the weather like?
Typical highs are 45–55°F with lows near 36°F for these dates, mostly overcast with a partly cloudy day on Nov 19. Pack a warm coat.
Is 7 nights enough?
Seven nights is plenty for a Broadway show, the Met or MoMA, the High Line, the Brooklyn Bridge and Top of the Rock, with spare time for food and wandering.
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