Statistics on New York City-Barcelona 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 Barcelona (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Barcelona from New York City airport is $ 679 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 524 (in april) and $ 852 (in august), which is a saving of $ 156 or a surplus of $ 174 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $429 to $482 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Barcelona before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Barcelona plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 76352 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Barcelona from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 524, saving $ 156 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 679). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 852).
Flight New York City-Barcelona: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 481 | $ 634 | fair price |
| February | $ 450 | $ 623 | fair price |
| March | $ 512 | $ 715 | fair price |
| April | $ 429 | $ 524 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 470 | $ 617 | good price |
| June | $ 632 | $ 750 | fair price |
| July | $ 750 | $ 850 | high price |
| August | $ 700 | $ 852 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 510 | $ 609 | good price |
| October | $ 446 | $ 560 | good price |
| November | $ 462 | $ 578 | good price |
| December | $ 627 | $ 833 | 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 Barcelona
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Barcelona range from $268 to $1178. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $268 to $322), 1% at the maximum price (from $1124 to $1178). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $429 to $482 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Barcelona flight
There are 14 companies that serve New York City from Barcelona airport: Vueling Airlines, Iberia, TAP, Level, Fly Play, Finnair, British Airways, SAS, Lufthansa, norse atlantic airways (uk), norse atlantic airways, SATA Internacional, United and Air Europa.
Data analysis:
Of the 76352 flights analyzed in previous years, Vueling Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the New York City->Barcelona route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Barcelona flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 182 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Barcelona flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $24. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $76.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Barcelona 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 $24. Conversely, departing from Barcelona on a saturday may cost you an additional $58.
Top prices New York City-Barcelona
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Barcelona | 01-10 to 08-10-2024 | $ 417 | layover flight with TAP |
| New York City → Barcelona | 07-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 350 | layover flight with TAP |
| New York City → Barcelona | 11-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 395 | layover flight with TAP |
| New York City → Barcelona | 02-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 352 | layover flight with TAP |
| New York City → Barcelona | 06-12 to 15-12-2024 | $ 417 | direct flight with Autres compagnies |
| New York City → Barcelona | 08-12 to 14-12-2024 | $ 380 | direct flight with Autres compagnies |
| New York City → Barcelona | 13-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 411 | direct flight with Autres compagnies |
| New York City → Barcelona | 15-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 419 | direct flight with Iberia |
| New York City → Barcelona | 14-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 419 | direct flight with Iberia |
| New York City → Barcelona | 17-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 374 | direct flight with Autres compagnies |
When to book your flight New York City - Barcelona to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 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-Barcelona flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Barcelona, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 616 $, which is a saving of 63 $ 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 (207 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Barcelona 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: 456 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 573), 5 to 6 months ($ 599), 6 to 7 months ($ 569), 7 to 8 months ($ 587), 8 to 9 months ($ 562), 9 to 10 months ($ 601) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 522 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 523), 7 to 8 months ($ 577), 8 to 9 months ($ 567), 9 to 10 months ($ 544), 10 to 11 months ($ 614), 11 to 12 months ($ 608) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 540 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 592), 4 to 5 months ($ 639), 5 to 6 months ($ 676), 6 to 7 months ($ 666), 7 to 8 months ($ 673), 8 to 9 months ($ 673), 9 to 10 months ($ 634), 10 to 11 months ($ 636) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 389 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 493), 5 to 6 months ($ 498), 6 to 7 months ($ 493), 7 to 8 months ($ 460), 8 to 9 months ($ 422), 10 to 11 months ($ 393), 11 to 12 months ($ 523) |
| May | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 468 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 568), 5 to 6 months ($ 505), 6 to 7 months ($ 580), 7 to 8 months ($ 570), 8 to 9 months ($ 546), 9 to 10 months ($ 479) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 567 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 725), 5 to 6 months ($ 723), 6 to 7 months ($ 666), 9 to 10 months ($ 683) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 758 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 833), 5 to 6 months ($ 774), 7 to 8 months ($ 775), 8 to 9 months ($ 822), 9 to 10 months ($ 837), 10 to 11 months ($ 811) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 707 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 781), 4 to 5 months ($ 798), 5 to 6 months ($ 723), 7 to 8 months ($ 725) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 506 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 576), 6 to 7 months ($ 548), 7 to 8 months ($ 523), 9 to 10 months ($ 553) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 432 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 520), 8 to 9 months ($ 521), 9 to 10 months ($ 450) |
| November | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 501 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 577), 8 to 9 months ($ 547), 9 to 10 months ($ 505), 11 to 12 months ($ 543) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 691 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 709), 2 to 3 months ($ 809), 3 to 4 months ($ 803), 4 to 5 months ($ 754), 5 to 6 months ($ 718), 6 to 7 months ($ 766), 7 to 8 months ($ 767), 8 to 9 months ($ 783) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Barcelona are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $9 more.
New York City to Barcelona: 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 | $ 966 $426 to $2530 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 909 $530 to $2791 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 980 $647 to $2223 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 817 $563 to $1580 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 830 $424 to $2229 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 761 $417 to $2227 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 756 $350 to $2085 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 799 $352 to $2486 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 628 $394 to $2071 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 571 $374 to $1804 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 742 $374 to $4395 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Barcelona. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!