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 27 destinations listed here are under 3 hours away — average flight time is around 2.1 hours. The cheapest fare to Chicago is currently €80. 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 Chicago from €80.