New York City from Washington, DC, Oct 23–25: round trip from $382
Round-trip flights from Washington, DC to New York City cost $382 per person ($764 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026. That's 2 nights on a JetBlue nonstop from DCA. The forecast shows overcast skies, highs of 67–76°F and little rain, and the best-value hotel, Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York, is $1,150 for the stay.
The flight
$420 $382 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$764 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · nonstop · 1h 9m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:20 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 7:29 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | $382 | nonstop | 1h 9m |
| Delta. Operated by Republic Airways Delta Connection | $402 | nonstop | 1h 17m |
| Delta. Operated by Republic Airways Delta Connection | $402 | nonstop | 1h 34m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 4:45 AM 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 | $1,150 |
| Trip total for two | $1,914 |
Regular: $1,990 You pay: $1,914 Saved: $76
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Why go now
At $382 per person, this fare is $38 below the typical fare on this route. That's 9% under the $420 median of 16 earlier checks, and it carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. For two, it's $764, all-in with taxes and fees as of when we checked, and fares can change after that. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $382 to $482. The JetBlue nonstop leaves DCA at 6:20 AM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at 7:29 AM, so you get all of Friday in the city. Late October also comes before November's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the NYC Marathon. The forecast calls for highs of 67–76°F with rain chances between 10% and 19%. That's good weather for walking: the High Line, the Brooklyn Bridge and a morning at a museum.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend of food, culture and lots of walking: a show, a museum, a long stroll and dinner wherever you end up. It suits couples and friends who like full days and don't mind riding the subway. The flight is only 69 minutes, so you don't lose a day to travel, and the pace stays quick from Friday morning to Sunday.
Weather in New York City, Oct 23–25
Highs 67–76°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 70 °F | 58 °F | 10% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 76 °F | 60 °F | 19% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 67 °F | 53 °F | 11% |
Where to stay in New York City
Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York is the best-value pick: $1,150 for 2 nights ($575 a night) for a Small Queen Room, rated 8.5 from 3,235 reviews. The World Trade Center in its name points to Lower Manhattan, which is good for weekend rates near the 9/11 Memorial, the ferries and the Brooklyn Bridge. Park Terrace Hotel is the top-rated option at 8.9 from 2,211 reviews, at $1,648 for the stay or $824 a night for a Deluxe room. Yotel New York Times Square is the budget option at $986 total ($493 a night), rated 7.4 from 7,613 reviews, for a Premium Queen Room with City View. It's also the only one of the three with free cancellation. Midtown is the area for Times Square and Broadway theatres. All three rates are room only.
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
- Walk through Times Square, then catch a Broadway show on Friday night.
- Walk the High Line down to Chelsea Market for lunch.
- Take the Staten Island Ferry for a look at the Statue of Liberty.
- Spend Saturday morning at the Met or MoMA.
- Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot at sunset.
- Watch the sunset over the skyline from Top of the Rock.
Also worth it
- See a Broadway show after a walk through Times Square
- 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 9m 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) | $1,150 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $760 |
| Total for two | $2,674 |
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 | $420 |
| Price checks | 16 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, prices are in US dollars, and New York is on the same time as Washington, DC.
- The flight is 206 miles and takes 69 minutes on the JetBlue nonstop from DCA.
- Prices are all-in with taxes and fees as of when we checked, and they can change.
- Only Yotel New York Times Square offers free cancellation. The other two rates are non-refundable, and all three are room only.
- New York City has three main airports: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA).
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$382 per person round trip, or $764 for two, on a JetBlue nonstop from DCA. Prices were all-in when we checked. The outbound leaves at 6:20 AM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at 7:29 AM.
Is this fare actually lower than usual?
Yes. It's $38 below the typical fare on this route, which is $420, so it's 9% lower. It's also the lowest in 30 days across 16 checks. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ranged from $382 to $482.
What will the weather be like?
Overcast all three days. Friday's high is 70°F, Saturday's is 76°F and Sunday's is 67°F, with lows of 53–60°F. Rain chances stay between 10% and 19%.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight, prices are in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Washington, DC.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. The 6:20 AM departure gets you in at 7:29 AM, so Friday counts as a full day. That leaves time for a show, a museum and the Brooklyn Bridge.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
About $2,674 by our estimate: $764 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.
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