The average price of a 7-day trip to Stony Brook is $2,043 for a solo traveler, $3,669 for a couple, and $6,879 for a family of 4. Stony Brook hotels range from $104 to $358 per night with an average of $127, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) are between $801 and $1,113 per person for economy flights and $2,514 to $3,493 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $60 to $144 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Stony Brook, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ISP and stay in a Stony Brook hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 23rd to May 13th
- August 20th to October 14th
- October 29th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Stony Brook is usually late January.
Average Stony Brook Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Stony Brook for a week is $1,600-$2,851($229-$407 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $144 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $520 to $913 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $144 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $127 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Stony Brook for a week is $3,102-$5,172($443-$739 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $288 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,040 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $144 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $127 to $155 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Stony Brook for a week is $4,978-$9,412($711-$1,345 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $576 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,080 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $220 to $288 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $203 to $248 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Stony Brook
How cheap can you make a vacation to Stony Brook? The cheapest trip to Stony Brook is about $176 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $84.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Stony Brook for a week is $1,234-$2,226($176-$318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $59 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $520 to $913 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $104 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Stony Brook for a week is $1,964-$3,552($281-$507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $118 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,040 to $1,826 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $104 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Stony Brook for a week is $3,928-$6,654($561-$951 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $236 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,080 to $3,652 for economy
Lodging: $168 to $208 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $225 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Stony Brook cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Stony Brook Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Stony Brook.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Stony Brook for a week is $3,077-$10,895($440-$1,556 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $317 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,217 to $2,292 for first class
Lodging: $177 to $358 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Stony Brook for a week is $5,092-$15,406($727-$2,201 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $634 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,434 to $4,584 for first class
Lodging: $177 to $358 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,064 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Stony Brook for a week is $10,184-$28,256($1,455-$4,037 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $456 to $1,268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,868 to $9,168 for first class
Lodging: $354 to $716 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,702 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Stony Brook Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Stony Brook is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Stony Brook due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Stony Brook Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Stony Brook hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Stony Brook.
Flight Costs to Stony Brook
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,113 average in late July to a low of $801 in late January. Median flight price is $713. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Stony Brook our data includes 392 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Stony Brook from an airport like Chaoyangchuan (YNJ) in Yanji (China) for an average $6,939 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Pittsburgh International (PIT) in Pittsburgh, PA (the United States) at an average of just $238.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Stony Brook, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $312, so you can easily save about 39% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Stony Brook can easily cost $450 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $30 per person. Private tours can cost $892 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.