Statistics on New York City-Belfast 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 Belfast (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Belfast from New York City airport is $ 786 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 624 (in october) and $ 1161 (in december), which is a saving of $ 163 or a surplus of $ 375 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $591 to $645 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Belfast before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Belfast plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 24438 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Belfast from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 624, saving $ 163 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 786). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1161).
Flight New York City-Belfast: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 626 | $ 686 | good price |
| February | $ 628 | $ 756 | good price |
| March | $ 567 | $ 629 | good price |
| April | $ 634 | $ 769 | good price |
| May | $ 589 | $ 686 | good price |
| June | $ 713 | $ 887 | fair price |
| July | $ 796 | $ 944 | fair price |
| August | $ 654 | $ 829 | fair price |
| September | $ 540 | $ 626 | good price |
| October | $ 529 | $ 624 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 602 | $ 831 | fair price |
| December | $ 793 | $ 1161 the most expensive | very 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 Belfast
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Belfast range from $376 to $1290. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $377 to $430), 1% at the maximum price (from $1236 to $1290). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $591 to $645 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Belfast flight
There are 15 companies that serve New York City from Belfast airport: Iberia, Norwegian, British Airways, Fly Play, norse atlantic airways (uk), norse atlantic airways, TAP, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, United, FlyThomasCook, Icelandair, Finnair, French bee and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 24438 flights analyzed in previous years, Iberia was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (39% of the time) on the New York City->Belfast route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Belfast 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 $21. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $33.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Belfast 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 $38. Conversely, departing from Belfast on a friday may cost you an additional $39.
Top prices New York City-Belfast
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Belfast | 13-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 639 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Belfast | 23-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 552 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Belfast | 01-06 to 06-06-2024 | $ 468 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Belfast | 02-06 to 06-06-2024 | $ 566 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Belfast | 06-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 606 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Belfast | 12-06 to 22-06-2024 | $ 631 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Belfast | 05-09 to 12-09-2024 | $ 577 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Belfast | 23-09 to 27-09-2024 | $ 518 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Belfast | 07-11 to 17-11-2024 | $ 566 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Belfast | 06-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 547 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
When to book your flight New York City - Belfast to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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-Belfast flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Belfast, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 697 $, which is a saving of 89 $ 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 (150 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Belfast 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 555 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 639 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 673) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 568 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 588), 3 to 4 months ($ 626) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 688 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 702), 3 to 4 months ($ 707), 4 to 5 months ($ 760) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 588 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 662), 2 to 3 months ($ 645), 3 to 4 months ($ 623) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 699 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 869), 1 to 2 months ($ 711), 3 to 4 months ($ 792), 5 to 6 months ($ 850) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 766 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 813), 5 to 6 months ($ 790), 6 to 7 months ($ 921) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 661 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 734), 2 to 3 months ($ 692), 3 to 4 months ($ 682), 5 to 6 months ($ 779), 7 to 8 months ($ 783) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 560 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 573), 2 to 3 months ($ 575), 4 to 5 months ($ 596), 6 to 7 months ($ 620) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 537 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 538), 3 to 4 months ($ 550), 4 to 5 months ($ 551), 5 to 6 months ($ 566) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 552 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 606), 3 to 4 months ($ 571), 7 to 8 months ($ 764) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 734 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 911), 2 to 3 months ($ 922), 4 to 5 months ($ 818), 5 to 6 months ($ 783), 8 to 9 months ($ 1123) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Belfast are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $20 more.
New York City to Belfast: 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 | $ 675 $552 to $769 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 647 $468 to $1111 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 788 $739 to $846 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 743 $663 to $905 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 548 $518 to $577 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 654 $566 to $741 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 820 $820 to $820 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 547 $547 to $547 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, november, december and february are cheaper to travel to Belfast. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!