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Weekend getaways from New York

All cheap flights from New York

A weekend trip from New York doesn't have to break the bank or eat up half your Saturday in transit. All 25 destinations listed here are under 3 hours away — average flight time is around 2 hours. The cheapest fare to Washington is currently €57. Book at least 3-4 weeks out to lock in the best prices.

The fare shown on this page is the base ticket price. For a real cost comparison, add: checked baggage if needed (€10-30 on budget carriers), airport transfers at both ends, and any hotel nights. Cabin-bag-only packing is the simplest way to keep weekend trip costs honest - most low-cost carriers allow one small under-seat item free.

Weekend travel from New York tends to cluster around the same departure patterns - Friday evening out, Sunday evening back - which is exactly why those slots cost more. If your schedule allows a Monday-morning return instead of Sunday evening, you often unlock the same destinations for noticeably less without cutting the trip short. The extra night is sometimes cheaper than the premium Sunday flight.

Use the price calendar on any route page to confirm which month has the cheapest weekend fares to your chosen destination. Shoulder-season travel (May, early June, September, October) can be noticeably cheaper than peak-summer travel on many leisure routes from New York, while still offering suitable weather for a short city break.

Best weekend getaways from New York right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from New York? These destinations combine short flight times, current low fares, and enough flexibility for a two- or three-day trip. The cheapest option in this list is Washington from €57.

  1. Washington

    United States - 1h 20m - Direct

    from €57

  2. Rochester

    United States - 1h 28m - Direct

    from €58

  3. Boston

    United States - 1h 10m - Direct

    from €59

  4. Raleigh

    United States - 1h 54m - Direct

    from €61

  5. Columbus

    United States - 2h 5m - Direct

    from €63

Why these destinations?

  • - Short flight time from the origin airport
  • - Low current fares compared with nearby destinations
  • - Practical for a 2-3 day city break or short escape

5 of 5 top options have direct flights available - no connections needed for your weekend.

Booking tip: Saturday-morning departure + Monday-morning return is typically 20-30% cheaper than the popular Friday-evening out, Sunday-evening back pattern.

Prices refresh every 48-72 hours.

Cheapest destinations from New York

  1. WashingtonUnited States
    B61h 20mDirect
    from €57
  2. RochesterUnited States
    B61h 28mDirect
    from €58
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  3. BostonUnited States
    B61h 10mDirect
    from €59
  4. RaleighUnited States
    B61h 54mDirect
    from €61
  5. ColumbusUnited States
    AA2h 5mDirect
    from €63
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  6. ClevelandUnited States
    B61h 53mDirect
    from €82
  7. BuffaloUnited States
    B61h 24mDirect
    from €82
  8. DetroitUnited States
    B62h 11mDirect
    from €83
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  9. PortlandUnited States
    B61h 22mDirect
    from €90
  10. PittsburghUnited States
    AA1h 49mDirect
    from €97
  11. SyracuseUnited States
    B61h 18mDirect
    from €103
  12. BermudaBermuda
    AA2h 20mDirect
    from €123
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  13. JacksonvilleUnited States
    B62h 39mDirect
    from €124
  14. CharlestonUnited States
    B62h 14mDirect
    from €125
  15. NorfolkUnited States
    AA1h 32mDirect
    from €128
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  16. PhiladelphiaUnited States
    B62h 57m1 stop
    from €131
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  17. HartfordUnited States
    B61h 3mDirect
    from €232
  18. OttawaCanada
    B62h 45m1 stop
    from €248
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  19. ProvidenceUnited States
    B61h 7mDirect
    from €254
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  20. LebanonUnited States
    B62h 39m1 stop
    from €265
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  21. RutlandUnited States
    AA2h 39m1 stop
    from €291
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  22. Du BoisUnited States
    B62h 32m1 stop
    from €301
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  23. NantucketUnited States
    9K2h 4mDirect
    from €393
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  24. Martha's VineyardUnited States
    AA2h 5m1 stop
    from €445
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  25. New BedfordUnited States
    9K2h 38m2 stops
    from €465
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Frequently asked questions

What's a good weekend trip from New York?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from New York is €57 to Washington, about 1 hours each way. That leaves plenty of time for two full days at your destination even on a Friday-to-Sunday schedule. See the full list above for all 25 options under 3 hours, covering 3 countries.
How many direct flights from New York work for a weekend?
18 of the short-haul destinations from New York currently have direct fares available. Direct is almost always the right call for a 2-night break — you land fresher, skip the connection stress, and save time on both ends of the trip. If a direct option is even €20 more than a connecting flight, it's usually worth it for a trip this short.
When should I book a weekend flight from New York?
4-6 weeks ahead usually gets you the best combination of price and seat availability. Friday-evening departures and Sunday-evening returns are the most popular slots, so they tend to cost more. Comparing a Saturday-morning departure or a Monday return can uncover lower fares on the same routes. Last-minute deals do appear (within 14 days), but availability and price are unpredictable at that stage.
What counts as "short-haul" from New York?
We filter to flights under 3 hours one-way. That threshold is based on a practical test: a 3-hour flight allows you to leave New York on a Friday evening after work and arrive in time for dinner at your destination — leaving the full Saturday and Sunday free. Flights longer than 3 hours start to eat meaningfully into a 2-night break.