Statistics on New York City-Prague 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 Prague (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Prague from New York City airport is $ 835 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 566 (in february) and $ 1351 (in august), which is a saving of $ 270 or a surplus of $ 516 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $536 to $589 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Prague before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Prague plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 67890 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Prague from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 566, saving $ 270 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 835). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1351).
Flight New York City-Prague: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 507 | $ 577 | good price |
| February | $ 510 | $ 566 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 538 | $ 613 | good price |
| April | $ 545 | $ 599 | good price |
| May | $ 577 | $ 845 | good price |
| June | $ 829 | $ 1140 | high price |
| July | $ 955 | $ 1251 | high price |
| August | $ 1050 | $ 1351 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 688 | $ 1040 | fair price |
| October | $ 504 | $ 601 | good price |
| November | $ 555 | $ 609 | good price |
| December | $ 663 | $ 832 | good 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 Prague
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Prague range from $375 to $1659. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $375 to $429), 1% at the maximum price (from $1606 to $1659). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $536 to $589 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Prague flight
There are 12 companies that serve New York City from Prague airport: Level, Fly Play, norse atlantic airways (uk), norse atlantic airways, SAS, TAP, Air France, Delta, KLM, LOT, Vueling Airlines and French bee.
Data analysis:
Of the 67890 flights analyzed in previous years, Level was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (28% of the time) on the New York City->Prague route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Prague flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 1214 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Prague flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $48. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $52.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Prague to New York City departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $55. Conversely, departing from Prague on a saturday may cost you an additional $57.
Top prices New York City-Prague
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Prague | 01-05 to 10-05-2024 | $ 490 | layover flight with SAS |
| New York City → Prague | 09-05 to 14-05-2024 | $ 476 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Prague | 04-10 to 18-10-2024 | $ 449 | layover flight with Autres compagnies |
| New York City → Prague | 05-10 to 18-10-2024 | $ 449 | layover flight with Autres compagnies |
| New York City → Prague | 08-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 472 | layover flight with Autres compagnies |
| New York City → Prague | 24-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 443 | layover flight with Autres compagnies |
| New York City → Prague | 11-11 to 22-11-2024 | $ 469 | layover flight with Autres compagnies |
| New York City → Prague | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 450 | layover flight with SAS |
| New York City → Prague | 15-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 480 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Prague | 19-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 469 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
When to book your flight New York City - Prague to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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-Prague 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 Prague, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 794 $, which is a saving of 41 $ 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 (142 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Prague 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 508 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 511), 3 to 4 months ($ 572) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 505 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 561), 2 to 3 months ($ 511) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 529 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 576), 2 to 3 months ($ 570), 3 to 4 months ($ 542) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 510 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 571), 4 to 5 months ($ 586), 6 to 7 months ($ 587), 8 to 9 months ($ 558) |
| May | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 566 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 706), 6 to 7 months ($ 774), 7 to 8 months ($ 757), 8 to 9 months ($ 741), 9 to 10 months ($ 633), 11 to 12 months ($ 569) |
| June | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 826 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1022), 7 to 8 months ($ 1040), 8 to 9 months ($ 943), 9 to 10 months ($ 894), 10 to 11 months ($ 845) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1033 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1195), 7 to 8 months ($ 1043), 8 to 9 months ($ 1075), 9 to 10 months ($ 1059), 11 to 12 months ($ 1046) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1149 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1350), 5 to 6 months ($ 1233), 6 to 7 months ($ 1239), 7 to 8 months ($ 1230), 8 to 9 months ($ 1335), 10 to 11 months ($ 1300) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 816 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 947), 6 to 7 months ($ 936), 7 to 8 months ($ 919), 8 to 9 months ($ 888), 10 to 11 months ($ 864), 11 to 12 months ($ 882) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 532 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 550), 3 to 4 months ($ 554), 6 to 7 months ($ 588), 7 to 8 months ($ 584), 8 to 9 months ($ 596), 9 to 10 months ($ 572), 10 to 11 months ($ 548) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 536 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 605), 3 to 4 months ($ 568), 4 to 5 months ($ 591), 7 to 8 months ($ 605), 9 to 10 months ($ 585), 10 to 11 months ($ 562) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 680 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 760), 3 to 4 months ($ 778), 4 to 5 months ($ 746), 5 to 6 months ($ 787) |
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->Prague are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $8 more.
New York City to Prague: 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 | $ 749 $426 to $3589 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 822 $522 to $2912 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 919 $639 to $2884 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 773 $649 to $1007 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 632 $500 to $911 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 599 $443 to $1745 | fair price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 596 $469 to $787 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 886 $450 to $1382 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 558 $450 to $641 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 565 $565 to $565 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, november, january and march are cheaper to travel to Prague. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!