Statistics on New York City-Bologna 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 Bologna (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Bologna from New York City airport is $ 762 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 589 (in april) and $ 1111 (in august), which is a saving of $ 173 or a surplus of $ 349 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $537 to $591 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Bologna before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Bologna plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60895 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Bologna from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 589, saving $ 173 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 762). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1111).
Flight New York City-Bologna: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 550 | $ 669 | good price |
| February | $ 500 | $ 609 | good price |
| March | $ 521 | $ 641 | good price |
| April | $ 522 | $ 589 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 577 | $ 642 | good price |
| June | $ 802 | $ 903 | fair price |
| July | $ 951 | $ 1049 | high price |
| August | $ 943 | $ 1111 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 616 | $ 713 | good price |
| October | $ 512 | $ 598 | good price |
| November | $ 540 | $ 658 | good price |
| December | $ 734 | $ 953 | high 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 Bologna
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Bologna range from $376 to $1342. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $376 to $430), 1% at the maximum price (from $1289 to $1342). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $537 to $591 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Bologna flight
There are 10 companies that serve New York City from Bologna airport: Level, SAS, norse atlantic airways, Royal Air Maroc, Fly Play, Turkish Airlines, norse atlantic airways (uk), Iberia, TAP and Finnair.
Data analysis:
Of the 60895 flights analyzed in previous years, Level was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (41% of the time) on the New York City->Bologna route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Bologna 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 $37. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $36.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Bologna 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 $25. Conversely, departing from Bologna on a friday may cost you an additional $23.
Top prices New York City-Bologna
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Bologna | 05-05 to 19-05-2024 | $ 557 | layover flight with SAS |
| New York City → Bologna | 06-05 to 21-05-2024 | $ 535 | layover flight with SAS |
| New York City → Bologna | 13-05 to 21-05-2024 | $ 546 | layover flight with Ita Airways |
| New York City → Bologna | 08-09 to 16-09-2024 | $ 548 | layover flight with Autres compagnies |
| New York City → Bologna | 09-09 to 16-09-2024 | $ 537 | layover flight with Autres compagnies |
| New York City → Bologna | 22-09 to 27-09-2024 | $ 479 | layover flight with Autres compagnies |
| New York City → Bologna | 23-09 to 27-09-2024 | $ 469 | layover flight with Autres compagnies |
| New York City → Bologna | 25-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 519 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Bologna | 07-10 to 14-10-2024 | $ 522 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
| New York City → Bologna | 09-10 to 19-10-2024 | $ 521 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Bologna 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 11 to 12 months 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-Bologna flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Bologna, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 689 $, which is a saving of 73 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (300 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Bologna 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 593 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 651), 2 to 3 months ($ 666), 4 to 5 months ($ 649), 5 to 6 months ($ 611), 6 to 7 months ($ 635), 7 to 8 months ($ 636), 8 to 9 months ($ 618) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 528 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 583), 2 to 3 months ($ 605), 3 to 4 months ($ 569), 4 to 5 months ($ 544), 5 to 6 months ($ 536), 7 to 8 months ($ 557) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 542 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 613), 2 to 3 months ($ 603), 3 to 4 months ($ 595), 4 to 5 months ($ 554), 10 to 11 months ($ 618) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 494 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 551), 4 to 5 months ($ 571), 5 to 6 months ($ 572), 6 to 7 months ($ 562), 7 to 8 months ($ 557), 8 to 9 months ($ 506) |
| May | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 452 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 616), 5 to 6 months ($ 592), 8 to 9 months ($ 623), 9 to 10 months ($ 519) |
| June | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 636 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 858), 9 to 10 months ($ 830), 10 to 11 months ($ 731) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 966 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 985), 7 to 8 months ($ 974), 8 to 9 months ($ 987), 9 to 10 months ($ 1001), 10 to 11 months ($ 995), 11 to 12 months ($ 1021) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 895 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1036), 2 to 3 months ($ 1075), 3 to 4 months ($ 1079), 4 to 5 months ($ 941), 5 to 6 months ($ 1023), 7 to 8 months ($ 948), 10 to 11 months ($ 1073) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 572 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 620), 2 to 3 months ($ 706), 4 to 5 months ($ 695), 5 to 6 months ($ 633), 6 to 7 months ($ 682), 7 to 8 months ($ 581), 9 to 10 months ($ 691) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 465 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 554), 7 to 8 months ($ 575), 8 to 9 months ($ 531), 9 to 10 months ($ 473) |
| November | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 492 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 619), 4 to 5 months ($ 573), 5 to 6 months ($ 579), 6 to 7 months ($ 575), 7 to 8 months ($ 542), 8 to 9 months ($ 549), 9 to 10 months ($ 519) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 832 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 908), 2 to 3 months ($ 930), 3 to 4 months ($ 918), 4 to 5 months ($ 914), 6 to 7 months ($ 886), 7 to 8 months ($ 846), 8 to 9 months ($ 919) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Bologna are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $12 more.
New York City to Bologna: 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 | $ 812 $535 to $1662 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 794 $580 to $1151 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 956 $787 to $1104 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 901 $731 to $1025 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 636 $469 to $1114 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 538 $521 to $569 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 721 $721 to $721 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 719 $719 to $719 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Bologna. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!