Weekend Trips10 Best Weekend Trips from NYC: Under $200 Round Trip
Escape New York for the weekend without emptying your wallet. Here are 10 of the best quick getaways reachable by a short, cheap flight from NYC — with prices, flight times, and what to do once you arrive.
New York's three airports put dozens of cities within a short, affordable flight — perfect for a 48-hour reset. Here are ten of our favorite weekend escapes you can reach for around $200 round trip or less, with tips on when to go and what to do.
1. Boston, MA — from about $49 round trip
Just 1h 10m away, Boston is the quintessential New York weekend. Walk the Freedom Trail, eat fresh seafood on the harbor, and tour Harvard and MIT across the river in Cambridge. Flights are cheap, but Amtrak is competitive too. Plan your trip on our NYC to Boston page flights.
2. Washington, DC — from about $59 round trip
The nation's capital is 1h 20m away and packed with world-class museums that are completely free. The Smithsonian alone can fill a weekend. Visit in spring for the cherry blossoms. Details on our NYC to Washington DC page flights.
3. Nashville, TN — from about $79 round trip
Music City keeps booming, and for good reason: live music on every corner of Broadway, a serious food scene, and famously friendly locals. It is a 2h 30m hop. See NYC to Nashville flights.
4. Atlanta, GA — from about $55 round trip
Atlanta has become a Southern foodie capital, with the world's largest aquarium and vibrant neighborhoods to explore. As the world's busiest airport, ATL also sees some of the lowest fares from NYC. Browse NYC to Atlanta flights.
5. Philadelphia, PA — from about $39 round trip
Yes, you could take the train — but the flight is barely 55 minutes. Philly is history, world-class art, and a restaurant scene that goes far beyond the cheesesteak. Start with NYC to Philadelphia flights.
6. Charlotte, NC — from about $79 round trip
A quick 1h 45m south, Charlotte pairs a leafy, walkable uptown with NASCAR history and a growing brewery scene. Easy and affordable. See NYC to Charlotte flights.
7. Chicago, IL — from about $99 round trip
A little pricier but worth it: 2h 20m to one of America's great cities. Lakefront architecture, deep-dish pizza, and a legendary comedy and blues scene. Plan via NYC to Chicago flights.
8. Pittsburgh, PA — from about $69 round trip
Underrated and 1h 10m away, Pittsburgh's hills, rivers, and bridges frame a reinvented city of museums and great food. Check NYC to Pittsburgh flights.
9. Richmond, VA — from about $59 round trip
An hour's flight to a city of Civil War history, riverfront trails, and a mural-covered arts district. Quiet, affordable, and easy. See NYC to Richmond flights.
10. Detroit, MI — from about $89 round trip
The comeback Motor City delivers Motown history, a world-class art museum, and a revitalized riverfront — all for a low fare and a 1h 55m flight. Explore NYC to Detroit flights.
Tips for Cheap Weekend Trips from NYC
A great weekend away does not require a big budget or a long flight — just a little planning. Set a fare alert, watch the latest deals, and go. Start searching weekend flights from NYC.
Short hops like these are where booking timing behaves differently from everything else, and the reasons are covered in our complete guide to finding cheap flights from NYC: thin, business-heavy routes often get more expensive as departure approaches rather than less.