New York trip from Los Angeles (LAX): what 4 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 4-night New York trip from Los Angeles (LAX) runs about $2,352 to $3,492 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
Plan it with my dates and budgetThree plans
| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Delta non-stop | Hyatt Centric Times Square · 4★ | $1,020 | $1,240 | $880 | $352 | $3,492 |
| Best value | Spirit via Las Vegas (budget fare) | Upper West Side hostel, private room · 2★ | $560 | $560 | $880 | $352 | $2,352 |
| Least cash | JetBlue non-stop | Moxy NYC Times Square · 3★ | $830 | $960 | $880 | $352 | $3,022 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- The Met$60 for 2
- Peter Luger Steak HouseOrder: Porterhouse for two · $110 for 2 over your food budget
Day 2
- Museum of Modern Art$60 for 2
- Chelsea Market food hallOrder: Tacos at Los Tacos No. 1 · in your food budget
Day 3
- American Museum of Natural History$56 for 2
- Katz's DelicatessenOrder: Pastrami on rye · in your food budget
Day 4
- High Line and Chelsea Marketfree
- 9/11 Memorial and Museum$66 for 2
- Xi'an Famous FoodsOrder: Spicy cumin lamb hand-ripped noodles · in your food budget
Flights from Los Angeles (LAX)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit via Las Vegas | 1 stop | 7h 54m | $560 |
| Southwest via Chicago | 1 stop | 7h 54m | $720 |
| JetBlue non-stop | non-stop | 5h 38m | $830 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 5h 38m | $910 |
| Alaska non-stop | non-stop | 5h 38m | $910 |
| American non-stop | non-stop | 5h 38m | $920 |
| Delta non-stop | non-stop | 5h 38m | $1,020 |
Food: about $110 a person a day
Breakfast$18
Lunch$25
Dinner$55
Snacks and coffee$12
Restaurants worth the trip
- Katz's DelicatessenOrder: Pastrami on rye · about $30 a person
- Joe's PizzaOrder: A plain slice · about $8 a person
- Peter Luger Steak HouseOrder: Porterhouse for two · about $110 a person
- Xi'an Famous FoodsOrder: Spicy cumin lamb hand-ripped noodles · about $14 a person
- Chelsea Market food hallOrder: Tacos at Los Tacos No. 1 · about $22 a person
Questions
How much is a 4-night trip to New York from Los Angeles (LAX)?
About $2,352 to $3,492 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 4 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York?
Spirit via Las Vegas at about $560 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in New York?
About $110 a person a day at mid-range places, or $880 for 2 over 4 days.
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