Statistics on New York City-Mexico flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to Mexico from New York City
The average price to go to Mexico from New York City is $ 514 (round trip). It varies from $ 451 (Cancun) to $ 601 (Acapulco) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of New York City-Mexico flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Mexico City, Cancun and Acapulco.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | $ 488 | february, march, april, may (the cheapest), june, september, october | 7 to 8 months | Flight price New York City-Mexico City |
| Cancun | $ 451 | january, march, may (the cheapest), june, september, october | 1 to 2 months | Flight price New York City-Cancun |
| Acapulco | $ 601 | january, february, march, may, june, september, october (the cheapest) | 8 to 9 months | Flight price New York City-Acapulco |
Round-trip airfare price New York City-Mexico month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 397 to $ 531 | fair price |
| February | $ 455 to $ 547 | fair price |
| March | $ 422 to $ 554 | good price |
| April | $ 452 to $ 662 | fair price |
| May | $ 385 to $ 585 | good price |
| June | $ 401 to $ 531 | good price |
| July | $ 463 to $ 674 | fair price |
| August | $ 492 to $ 632 | fair price |
| September | $ 390 to $ 521 | good price |
| October | $ 413 to $ 504 | good price |
| November | $ 523 to $ 627 | high price |
| December | $ 567 to $ 839 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 74250 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Mexico 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.
The GOOD price of a flight to Mexico from New York City
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Mexico City in Mexico
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Mexico City is $ 488. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Mexico City flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a thursday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Mexico City in Mexico in may to get the best price ($ 414, saving $ 75 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 488). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 669, which is $ 182 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Mexico City and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Cancun in Mexico
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Cancun is $ 451. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Cancun flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Cancun in Mexico in may to get the best price ($ 385, saving $ 67 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 451). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 567, which is $ 116 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Cancun and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Acapulco in Mexico
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Acapulco is $ 601. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Acapulco flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Acapulco in Mexico in october to get the best price ($ 504, saving $ 97 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 601). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 839, which is $ 239 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Acapulco and other statistics
Top prices New York City-Mexico
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Cancun | 06-05 to 14-05-2024 | $ 284 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Cancun | 19-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 285 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Cancun | 27-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 274 | direct flight with United |
| New York City → Cancun | 08-09 to 15-09-2024 | $ 277 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → Cancun | 27-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 274 | direct flight with American Airlines |
| New York City → Cancun | 11-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 288 | direct flight with Aeromexico (aerm) |
| New York City → Cancun | 21-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 289 | direct flight with Aeromexico (aerm) |
| New York City → Cancun | 03-03 to 07-03-2025 | $ 269 | direct flight with American Airlines |
| New York City → Cancun | 05-03 to 12-03-2025 | $ 294 | direct flight with American Airlines |
| New York City → Cancun | 09-03 to 13-03-2025 | $ 303 | layover flight with American Airlines |
When to buy plane tickets to go to Mexico (from New York City)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Mexico City
The price of tickets to Mexico City fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Mexico City, you should buy your ticket on a friday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Mexico City page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Mexico City in Mexico 7 to 8 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 460 , which is $ 28 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 53 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Mexico City flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Cancun
The price of tickets to Cancun fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Cancun, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Cancun page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Cancun in Mexico 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 390 , which is $ 62 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 82 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Cancun flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Acapulco
The price of tickets to Acapulco fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Acapulco, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Acapulco page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Acapulco in Mexico 8 to 9 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 492 , which is $ 109 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 62 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Acapulco flight ticket and other statistics