Statistics on New York City-Chengdu flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chengdu (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Chengdu from New York City airport is $ 1219 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 969 (in february) and $ 1653 (in july), which is a saving of $ 251 or a surplus of $ 435 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $434 to $488 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chengdu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Chengdu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 13986 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chengdu from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 969, saving $ 251 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1219). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1653).
Flight New York City-Chengdu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 781 | $ 1071 | good price |
| February | $ 649 | $ 969 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 679 | $ 995 | good price |
| April | $ 734 | $ 1068 | good price |
| May | $ 915 | $ 1279 | fair price |
| June | $ 1126 | $ 1509 | high price |
| July | $ 1256 | $ 1653 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1192 | $ 1606 | high price |
| September | $ 711 | $ 1057 | good price |
| October | $ 719 | $ 1093 | good price |
| November | $ 653 | $ 1031 | good price |
| December | $ 920 | $ 1287 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Chengdu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Chengdu range from $325 to $1950. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $325 to $380), 1% at the maximum price (from $1896 to $1950). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $705 to $759 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Chengdu flight
There are 23 companies that serve New York City from Chengdu airport: Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Air China, United, Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways, norse atlantic airways (uk), Delta, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air India, jetBlue, Japan Airlines, China Eastern, Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Aeroflot, Saudia, Alaska Airlines, norse atlantic airways, ANA and Asiana Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 13986 flights analyzed in previous years, Cathay Pacific was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the New York City->Chengdu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Chengdu flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $61. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $49.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chengdu to New York City departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $60. Conversely, departing from Chengdu on a thursday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices New York City-Chengdu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Chengdu | 19-05 to 25-05-2024 | $ 1247 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Chengdu | 06-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 1240 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Chengdu | 09-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 1297 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Chengdu | 10-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 1117 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Chengdu | 11-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 1176 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Chengdu | 12-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 1296 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Chengdu | 13-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 1279 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Chengdu | 19-06 to 26-06-2024 | $ 1113 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Chengdu | 01-09 to 29-09-2024 | $ 1262 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| New York City → Chengdu | 23-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 1251 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Chengdu to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Chengdu flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Chengdu, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 933 $, which is a saving of 286 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (183 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Chengdu flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 758 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 981), 3 to 4 months ($ 819), 4 to 5 months ($ 798) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 700 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 871), 5 to 6 months ($ 748), 6 to 7 months ($ 754) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 702 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 825), 4 to 5 months ($ 829), 5 to 6 months ($ 771) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 708 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1051), 3 to 4 months ($ 914), 4 to 5 months ($ 999), 5 to 6 months ($ 717), 6 to 7 months ($ 710) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 777 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1228), 4 to 5 months ($ 1142), 5 to 6 months ($ 1160) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1389 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1426) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1432 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1550) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1373 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1605) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 839 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 947) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 840 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 895) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 632 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 971) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 936 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1091), 3 to 4 months ($ 1051) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Chengdu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $28. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $64 more.
New York City to Chengdu: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1247 $1247 to $1247 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1236 $1113 to $1407 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1666 $1556 to $1806 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1566 $1379 to $1947 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1480 $1251 to $2036 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1533 $1470 to $1558 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1623 $1623 to $1623 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1618 $1618 to $1618 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june and august are cheaper to travel to Chengdu. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!