New York City from West Palm Beach, Oct 16–18: $1,899 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on JetBlue, 2h 45m
- Highs 61–71°F, some rain likely
- No passport needed
The catch: $30 per person above the typical fare on this route.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
A nonstop JetBlue round trip from West Palm Beach to New York City costs $511 per person, or $1,022 for two, for Oct 16–18, 2026, a 2-night weekend, all-in when we checked. Friday brings showers at 76°F before a cooler, clear Sunday at 59°F. The best-value stay, The Washington Hotel NYC, is $1,058 for both nights.
The total, before you go
$1,899 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,022 |
| New Yorker by Lotte Hotels, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $877 |
| The total, before you go | $1,899 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $180 |
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
$511 per person, round trip
$1,022 for two, taxes and fees included · JetBlue · nonstop · 2h 45m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 8:45 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | $511 | nonstop | 2h 45m |
| United | $531 | nonstop | 2h 52m |
| JetBlue | $511 | nonstop | 2h 46m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$511 per person round trip, or $1,022 for two, nonstop on JetBlue. That's $6 over $505, the median of earlier checks on this route, so this isn't a markdown, and the lowest we saw was $286 on Oct 13. What makes it worth a look this week is the shape of the weekend: a 6:00 AM departure lands at 8:45 AM Friday, so you get most of Friday plus the whole weekend for two hotel nights. Mid-October also comes before the November parade and marathon crowds and the December holiday hotel prices. The forecast cools fast, from 76°F with showers Friday to 55°F and overcast Saturday, then 59°F and clear Sunday. It's a getaway built for Broadway, museums and long walks, and flights, the best-value hotel and spending money add up to $2,840 for two.
The kind of trip this is
A city-and-culture long weekend: Broadway, big museums, skyline views and a lot of good food, all linked by the subway. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like to walk all day and eat well at night. The pace is quick but flexible, with a rainy Friday made for museums and a crisp, clear Sunday for bridges and rooftops.
Weather in New York City, Oct 16–18
Highs 61–71°F, some rain likely
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 71 °F | 55 °F | 86% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 64 °F | 44 °F | 67% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 61 °F | 43 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in New York City
We found three 4-star hotels in Manhattan, all room only. The Washington Hotel NYC is the best value at $1,058 for the stay, or $529 a night, for a King Premier Corner Room, with a 7.7 review score from 274 reviews; it can't be cancelled for free. Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square is the top rated at 8.9 from 8,935 reviews, $1,386 for the stay or $693 a night, in a Deluxe Superior King with views. Romer Hell's Kitchen sits between the two at $1,187, or $594 a night, scores 8.6 from 5,576 reviews and is the only one with free cancellation. Midtown is the easy base for a first trip, with Times Square, Broadway theatres and the most hotel choice.
New Yorker by Lotte Hotels
$877 for 2 nights, two guests · $439 a night
See roomsPark Terrace Hotel
$1,393 for 2 nights, two guests · $697 a night
See roomsYotel New York Times Square
$959 for 2 nights, two guests · $480 a night
See roomsAll hotels in New York City for these dates
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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 on Friday night
- Spend rainy Friday at the Met or MoMA
- Walk the High Line down to Chelsea Market for lunch
- Ride the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty
- Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot at sunset on clear Sunday
- 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 West Palm Beach | President Donald J. Trump International (Palm Beach) (DJT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in New York City | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Flight time | 2h 45m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,030 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in New York City costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,022 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (New Yorker by Lotte Hotels) | $877 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $760 |
| Total for two | $2,659 |
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: West Palm Beach to New York City
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $511 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $248 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $481 |
| Price checks | 12 |
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, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference from West Palm Beach.
- The outbound flight is 2h 45m for 1,030 miles, leaving DJT at 6:00 AM Friday.
- Return flight times weren't listed when we checked, so confirm them on the airline's site.
- All three hotels are room only; only Romer Hell's Kitchen offers free cancellation.
- Prices are all-in, including taxes and fees, as found when we checked, and they can change.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$511 per person round trip, or $1,022 for two, nonstop on JetBlue, all-in when we checked. A second JetBlue flight at 6:45 PM is the same price, and United had a nonstop at 8:00 AM for $531 per person.
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 West Palm Beach.
What is the weather like?
The forecast says showers on Friday with a high of 76°F and a 79% chance of rain, 55°F and overcast on Saturday, then 59°F and clear on Sunday with lows down to 43°F. Pack a rain layer and a warm jacket.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. The 6:00 AM flight lands at 8:45 AM Friday, which gives you time for a museum, a Broadway show, the High Line and a sunset walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.
Which hotel should I pick?
The Washington Hotel NYC is the lowest at $529 a night. Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square scores highest at 8.9 for $693 a night. Romer Hell's Kitchen, at $594 a night, is the one to pick if you want free cancellation.
What does the whole trip cost?
With flights at $1,022, The Washington Hotel NYC at $1,058 and $760 for spending, we put it at $2,840 for two, which works out to $190 per person a day for spending.
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