New York City, United States: trips from $199
New York City delivers Broadway, world-class museums, skyline views and a restaurant for every cuisine on earth, all reachable by subway.
Trips to New York City from every city
Cheapest first, per person, round trip, taxes and fees included.
$246 $199 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $47 (19%)
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$459 $284 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $175 (38%)
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$337 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
$419 $382 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $37 (9%)
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$492 $428 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $64 (13%)
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$484 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
$1,025 $569 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $456 (44%)
the typical fare on this route
$1,005 $859 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $146 (15%)
the highest fare we saw for these dates
Lowest fares to New York City by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers | $199 | 5 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | $253 | 2 |
| Miami | $284 | 9 |
| Charleston | $292 | 6 |
| Chicago | $292 | 5 |
| San Juan | $301 | 11 |
| Buffalo | $302 | 4 |
| Orlando | $317 | 1 |
| Nashville | $323 | 1 |
| Boston | $333 | 2 |
| Reno | $339 | 2 |
| Raleigh-Durham | $347 | 2 |
| Las Vegas | $348 | 6 |
| San Diego | $349 | 3 |
| Detroit | $355 | 2 |
| Portland | $358 | 3 |
| Baltimore | $364 | 2 |
| Seattle | $379 | 4 |
| Washington, DC | $382 | 10 |
| Tucson | $399 | 2 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- December: Holiday windows, the Rockefeller Center tree and peak hotel prices
- November: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the NYC Marathon
January, February: Cold, grey and slushy, though hotel rates are at their lowest
Where to stay 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 to Chelsea Market
- Take 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
Good to know
| Airports | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Kind of trip | city, culture, food, shopping, nightlife |
New York City in pictures
Questions about New York City
When is the best time to visit New York City?
April, May, June, September, October, November and December. January, February: Cold, grey and slushy, though hotel rates are at their lowest
Do US citizens need a passport for New York City?
No. New York City is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
What is the cheapest flight to New York City right now?
New York City from Fort Myers, Nov 13–17, 2026, from $199 per person round trip, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is New York City on the ground?
New York City is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.