Statistics on New York City-Saint Lucia (Castries) 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 Saint Lucia (Castries) (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Saint Lucia (Castries) from New York City airport is $ 698 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 542 (in january) and $ 926 (in december), which is a saving of $ 157 or a surplus of $ 229 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $485 to $539 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Saint Lucia (Castries) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Saint Lucia (Castries) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Saint Lucia (Castries) from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 542, saving $ 157 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 698). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 926).
Flight New York City-Saint Lucia (Castries): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 421 | $ 542 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 490 | $ 764 | fair price |
| March | $ 463 | $ 636 | good price |
| April | $ 569 | $ 764 | fair price |
| May | $ 531 | $ 673 | fair price |
| June | $ 459 | $ 617 | good price |
| July | $ 622 | $ 798 | fair price |
| August | $ 528 | $ 708 | fair price |
| September | $ 471 | $ 576 | good price |
| October | $ 557 | $ 698 | fair price |
| November | $ 517 | $ 662 | fair price |
| December | $ 634 | $ 926 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 Saint Lucia (Castries)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Saint Lucia (Castries) range from $269 to $1238. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $270 to $323), 1% at the maximum price (from $1185 to $1238). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $485 to $539 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Saint Lucia flight
There are 6 companies that serve New York City from Saint Lucia (Castries) airport: jetBlue, Caribbean Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, United and Iberia.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, jetBlue was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (75% of the time) on the New York City->Saint Lucia route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Saint Lucia (Castries) flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 26 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Saint Lucia (Castries) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $42. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $25.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Saint Lucia (Castries) 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 $66. Conversely, departing from Saint Lucia (Castries) on a saturday may cost you an additional $68.
Top prices New York City-Saint Lucia (Castries)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Castries | 20-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 433 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → Castries | 05-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 414 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| New York City → Castries | 06-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 411 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| New York City → Castries | 07-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 414 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| New York City → Castries | 08-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 435 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| New York City → Castries | 11-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 401 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → Castries | 01-09 to 05-09-2024 | $ 444 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Castries | 24-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 441 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Castries | 25-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 452 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Castries | 26-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 441 | layover flight with Delta |
When to book your flight New York City - Saint Lucia (Castries) 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 10 to 11 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-Saint Lucia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Saint Lucia (Castries), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 638 $, which is a saving of 60 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (238 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Saint Lucia (Castries) 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: 454 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 513) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 618 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 725), 1 to 2 months ($ 736), 3 to 4 months ($ 722) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 595 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 622), 1 to 2 months ($ 627), 2 to 3 months ($ 629), 3 to 4 months ($ 617) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 645 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 684), 2 to 3 months ($ 740) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 612 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 644), 3 to 4 months ($ 645), 6 to 7 months ($ 645), 7 to 8 months ($ 661), 8 to 9 months ($ 648) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 549 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 559), 5 to 6 months ($ 615), 9 to 10 months ($ 614), 10 to 11 months ($ 613) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 723 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 741), 5 to 6 months ($ 729), 7 to 8 months ($ 777), 9 to 10 months ($ 756) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 637 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 701), 2 to 3 months ($ 643), 8 to 9 months ($ 654), 9 to 10 months ($ 667) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 492 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 505), 2 to 3 months ($ 557), 3 to 4 months ($ 507), 4 to 5 months ($ 552), 5 to 6 months ($ 517) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 589 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 661), 2 to 3 months ($ 646), 3 to 4 months ($ 665), 5 to 6 months ($ 624), 6 to 7 months ($ 662), 7 to 8 months ($ 688), 8 to 9 months ($ 637), 9 to 10 months ($ 679) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 565 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 609), 2 to 3 months ($ 638), 5 to 6 months ($ 617) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 720 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 811), 2 to 3 months ($ 837), 8 to 9 months ($ 904) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Saint Lucia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $6 more.
New York City to Saint Lucia (Castries): 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 $433 to $1421 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 530 $401 to $1527 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 759 $501 to $1151 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 769 $500 to $1009 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 580 $444 to $1165 | fair price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 534 $501 to $581 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 591 $491 to $759 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 967 $511 to $2066 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 534 $441 to $685 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 780 $491 to $1390 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 581 $502 to $622 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 904 $904 to $904 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, october, november, january and march are cheaper to travel to Saint Lucia (Castries). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!