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USA Itinerary: 5 Days (2026)

This 5-day USA itinerary covers New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Las Vegas — the sweet spot for a comfortable first visit, day by day with honest costs.

Estimated cost: ₹54,000–₹1,58,000 (≈ $630–$1,840) per person for 5 days, excluding international flights.

Best months for this route: Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov

A day-by-day itinerary covering the best of USA — designed for Indian travellers with honest costs, visa tips, and the right cities in the right order.

5 days Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov Visa required USD (Dollar)

Your Route at a Glance

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New York

Day 1

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Los Angeles

Day 2

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San Francisco

Day 3

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Miami

Day 4

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Las Vegas

Day 5

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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New York — Day 1
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New York

Full guide

The City That Never Sleeps

✓Central Park — 843 acres of green in the middle of Manhattan — the Bethesda Fountain, the Reser…
✓Brooklyn Bridge Walk — Walk the 1.1-mile pedestrian walkway from Manhattan to DUMBO for the best skylin…
✓Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) — The greatest collection of modern art in the world — Van Gogh's Starry Night, Pi…
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct $150–$400/day/day

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Los Angeles — Day 2
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Los Angeles

Full guide

Film & Coast

✓Griffith Observatory — Griffith Observatory is one of Los Angeles's signature experiences. Plan it with…
✓Santa Monica Pier — Santa Monica Pier is one of Los Angeles's signature experiences. Plan it with a …
✓Hollywood Walk of Fame — Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of Los Angeles's signature experiences. Plan it wi…
Mar - May, Sep - Nov USD 120-350/day/day

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San Francisco — Day 3
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San Francisco

Full guide

Bay City

✓Golden Gate Bridge — The Art Deco suspension bridge that defines San Francisco's skyline — walk or bi…
✓Alcatraz Island — The former federal penitentiary in the bay, reachable only by the official ferry…
✓Ferry Building — A restored 1898 marketplace on the Embarcadero, now home to artisan food stalls …
Sep - Nov, Apr - Jun USD 130-360/day/day

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Miami — Day 4
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Miami

Full guide

Art Deco Tropics

✓South Beach — Miami's iconic stretch of sand along Ocean Drive, backed by pastel Art Deco hote…
✓Art Deco Historic District — The largest concentration of Art Deco architecture in the world, roughly 800 bui…
✓Wynwood Walls — An outdoor street-art museum in a former warehouse district, now covering entire…
Dec - Apr USD 110-330/day/day

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Las Vegas — Day 5
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Las Vegas

Full guide

Desert Spectacle

✓The Strip — The 6.8km stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard lined with the city's biggest casino-re…
✓Bellagio Fountains — A free choreographed water, light, and music show on the Bellagio's lake, runnin…
✓Sphere — The 112-metre spherical venue wrapped entirely in programmable LED, both inside …
Mar - May, Sep - Nov USD 120-400/day/day

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USA Itinerary FAQ

How many days do you need in USA?

Most first-time visitors need 5–7 days in USA to see the highlights at a comfortable pace. This 5-day plan covers New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Las Vegas. With more time, slow the pace or add day trips; with less, focus on New York and skip the longer transfers.

How much does a 5-day USA trip cost from India?

Budget roughly ₹54,000–₹1,58,000 (about $630–$1,840) per person for 5 days on the ground in USA — covering accommodation, food, local transport and activities at a budget-to-mid-range level. International flights and visa fees are extra. Travelling in Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov (peak season) sits at the higher end of that range.

What is the best route for 5 days in USA?

The most efficient 5-day route is New York (Day 1), then Los Angeles (Day 2), then San Francisco (Day 3), then Miami (Day 4), then Las Vegas (Day 5). This order keeps travel legs short and one-directional, so you never backtrack. Each stop's day count matches how much there genuinely is to see — the day-by-day plan below breaks down exactly what to do in each.

Is 5 days enough for USA?

5 days is enough for a focused first look at USA — this plan covers New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Las Vegas without feeling rushed. For the full experience, the 7-day version adds more depth. The best months to do this route are Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov.

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