New York City from Washington, DC, Oct 16–18: round trip from $382
A nonstop round trip from Washington, DC to New York City costs $382 per person ($764 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, which is 2 nights. The flight is on Delta (operated by Republic Airways Delta Connection) and leaves DCA at 6:08 AM Friday. Highs run 56–68°F, with rain likely Friday and a mostly clear Sunday, and the best-value hotel, The Historic Blue Angel Hotel Lexington Ave, an Ascend Collection, is $913 for the stay.
The flight
$419 $382 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$764 for two, taxes and fees included · Delta. Operated by Republic Airways Delta Connection · nonstop · 1h 17m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:08 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 7:25 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta. Operated by Republic Airways Delta Connection | $382 | nonstop | 1h 17m |
| JetBlue | $382 | nonstop | 1h 9m |
| American. Operated by Republic Airways as American Eagle | $415 | nonstop | 1h 30m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 8:02 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $764 |
| Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York, 2 nights | $1,187 |
| Trip total for two | $1,951 |
Regular: $2,025 You pay: $1,951 Saved: $74
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Why go now
It's $382 per person round trip, or $764 for two, nonstop out of DCA. That's $39 below the typical fare on this route, 9% under $421, and the fare carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. We checked 12 offers, and fares ran from $382 to $511, so this one is at the bottom of the range. JetBlue matched the price with a 6:10 AM nonstop, so you get a choice of airline. Mid-October means fall in the city. Friday looks wet at 68°F with a 58% chance of rain, Saturday cools to 57°F with a 19% chance of drizzle, and Sunday is mostly clear at 56°F. It's a good weekend for a museum morning, a Broadway night and a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. The 1h 17m flight gets you there by 7:25 AM Friday.
The kind of trip this is
This is a quick city weekend built around museums, a show, long walks and good food, with very little travel time. It suits a couple or two friends who like a packed Saturday and a slower Sunday. Bring layers and comfortable shoes, plan one big evening and leave time to wander between subway stops. Families can make it work too, but the pace is brisk.
Weather in New York City, Oct 16–18
Highs 53–73°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 73 °F | 53 °F | 62% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 54 °F | 39 °F | 13% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 53 °F | 37 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in New York City
The best value is The Historic Blue Angel Hotel Lexington Ave, an Ascend Collection: $913 for the 2 nights ($457 a night), with an 8.7 score from 1,578 reviews. Heads-up: that price is for an Interior Room - No Windows. The top-rated option is Park Terrace Hotel at $1,499 for the stay ($750 a night), scoring 8.9 from 2,216 reviews, in a Deluxe - High Floor room. Yotel New York Times Square, the budget pick in our search, comes in at $1,014 ($507 a night) for a Premium Queen Room with City View, with a 7.4 from 7,608 reviews. All three are 4-star, room only and free to cancel. If you search wider, Midtown is close to Times Square and Broadway theatres and has the most hotel choice. The Upper West Side is quieter, next to Central Park and museums.
Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York
$1,187 for 2 nights, two guests · $594 a night
See roomsPark Terrace Hotel
$1,439 for 2 nights, two guests · $720 a night
See roomsDays Inn by Wyndham New York Chinatown
$900 for 2 nights, two guests · $450 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
- Walk through Times Square, then see a Broadway show on Saturday night
- Walk the High Line down to Chelsea Market for lunch
- Ride the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
- Spend a rainy Friday morning at the Met or MoMA
- Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot at sunset on clear Sunday
- Watch the sunset over the skyline 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
- 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 Washington, DC | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 1h 17m nonstop |
| Distance | 206 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $764 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York) | $1,187 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $760 |
| Total for two | $2,711 |
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: Washington, DC to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $382 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $382 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $419 |
| Price checks | 10 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from DC.
- The flight covers 206 miles in 1h 17m, nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA).
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation.
- Prices include taxes and fees as we found them when we checked; they can change before you book.
- Our budget for two comes to $2,437: $764 flights, $913 hotel and $760 spending ($190 per person per day).
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$382 per person round trip, or $764 for two, all-in when we checked. Delta (operated by Republic Airways Delta Connection) leaves DCA at 6:08 AM Friday and lands at 7:25 AM. JetBlue has the same price at 6:10 AM. American is $415.
What is the weather like?
Friday: 68°F with a 58% chance of rain. Saturday: 57°F with drizzle possible (19%). Sunday: mostly clear at 56°F with a 2% chance of rain. Lows drop to 39°F, so bring a warm layer and an umbrella.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. Landing at 7:25 AM Friday gives you nearly three full days: a museum on rainy Friday, Broadway and the High Line on Saturday, and the Brooklyn Bridge or Top of the Rock on Sunday.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and New York runs on the same clock as DC.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our budget is $2,437 for two: $764 for flights, $913 for The Historic Blue Angel Hotel Lexington Ave, an Ascend Collection, and $760 for spending, which is $190 per person per day.
Which hotel should I pick?
For value, The Historic Blue Angel Hotel Lexington Ave, an Ascend Collection, at $913 for the stay, but the room has no windows. For the top score, Park Terrace Hotel at $1,499 (8.9). For a city view, Yotel New York Times Square at $1,014.
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