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Weekend getaways from New York

All cheap flights from New York

Short on time but not on ambition? From New York you can reach 30 destinations across 2 countries in under 3 hours — perfect for a long weekend or even a single-day city trip. Prices start at €30 to Detroit. SkyHopp filters to sub-3-hour flights only, so every option here is genuinely weekend-viable.

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 Detroit from €30.

  1. Detroit

    United States - 2h 3m - Direct

    from €30

  2. Toronto

    Canada - 1h 52m - Direct

    from €58

  3. Washington

    United States - 1h 26m - Direct

    from €68

  4. Boston

    United States - 1h 15m - Direct

    from €90

  5. Cleveland

    United States - 1h 55m - Direct

    from €92

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. DetroitUnited States
    F92h 3mDirect
    from €30
  2. TorontoCanada
    PD1h 52mDirect
    from €58
  3. WashingtonUnited States
    AA1h 26mDirect
    from €68
  4. BostonUnited States
    AA1h 15mDirect
    from €90
  5. ClevelandUnited States
    AA1h 55mDirect
    from €92
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  6. NorfolkUnited States
    AA1h 28mDirect
    from €94
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  7. BuffaloUnited States
    AA1h 26mDirect
    from €97
  8. PittsburghUnited States
    AA1h 33mDirect
    from €97
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  9. ColumbusUnited States
    AA1h 59mDirect
    from €99
  10. RichmondUnited States
    AA1h 33mDirect
    from €102
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  11. CharlotteUnited States
    F92h 12mDirect
    from €104
  12. OttawaCanada
    AC2h 42m1 stop
    from €105
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  13. CharlottesvilleUnited States
    AA1h 30mDirect
    from €108
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  14. GreensboroUnited States
    AA1h 48mDirect
    from €127
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  15. St LouisUnited States
    AA2h 56mDirect
    from €138
  16. AshevilleUnited States
    AA2h 16mDirect
    from €147
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  17. SyracuseUnited States
    AA2h 39m1 stop
    from €167
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  18. GreenvilleUnited States
    AA2h 23mDirect
    from €178
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  19. KnoxvilleUnited States
    AA2h 23mDirect
    from €179
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  20. QuebecCanada
    AC2h 30m1 stop
    from €199
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  21. BurlingtonUnited States
    AA1h 32mDirect
    from €201
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  22. LebanonUnited States
    AA2h 21m1 stop
    from €213
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  23. JohnstownUnited States
    UA2h 27m1 stop
    from €256
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  24. MadisonUnited States
    AA2h 49mDirect
    from €271
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  25. RutlandUnited States
    AA2h 40m1 stop
    from €291
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  26. HyannisUnited States
    AA2h 54m2 stops
    from €297
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  27. HarrisburgUnited States
    UA2h 27m1 stop
    from €325
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  28. ColumbiaUnited States
    AA2h 12mDirect
    from €345
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  29. Martha's VineyardUnited States
    AA2h 2m1 stop
    from €434
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  30. NantucketUnited States
    AA2h 2m1 stop
    from €479
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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 €30 to Detroit, about 2 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 30 options under 3 hours, covering 2 countries.
How many direct flights from New York work for a weekend?
20 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.