Statistics on New York City-Santander 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 Santander (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Santander from New York City airport is $ 870 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 639 (in october) and $ 1214 (in july), which is a saving of $ 231 or a surplus of $ 344 (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 $645 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Santander before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Santander plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 17971 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Santander from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 639, saving $ 231 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 870). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1214).
Flight New York City-Santander: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 594 | $ 734 | good price |
| February | $ 589 | $ 714 | good price |
| March | $ 602 | $ 807 | good price |
| April | $ 673 | $ 866 | fair price |
| May | $ 606 | $ 821 | good price |
| June | $ 813 | $ 1000 | fair price |
| July | $ 958 | $ 1214 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 827 | $ 1038 | high price |
| September | $ 573 | $ 715 | good price |
| October | $ 514 | $ 639 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 572 | $ 844 | fair price |
| December | $ 751 | $ 1042 | 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 Santander
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Santander range from $376 to $1503. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $376 to $430), 1% at the maximum price (from $1450 to $1503). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $591 to $645 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Santander flight
There are 4 companies that serve New York City from Santander airport: Level, Iberia, Vueling Airlines and norse atlantic airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 17971 flights analyzed in previous years, Level was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (47% of the time) on the New York City->Santander route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Santander flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $63. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $162.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Santander to New York City departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $77. Conversely, departing from Santander on a sunday may cost you an additional $119.
Top prices New York City-Santander
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Santander | 02-07 to 09-07-2024 | $ 850 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Santander | 10-07 to 21-07-2024 | $ 937 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Santander | 01-08 to 08-08-2024 | $ 930 | layover flight with Iberia |
| New York City → Barcelona | 07-11 to 21-11-2024 | $ 352 | layover flight with TAP |
| New York City → Barcelona | 02-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 353 | layover flight with TAP |
| New York City → Madrid | 23-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 328 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Madrid | 02-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 319 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Madrid | 06-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 323 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Madrid | 20-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 346 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Barcelona | 17-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 375 | direct flight with Autres compagnies |
When to book your flight New York City - Santander to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 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-Santander flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Santander, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 713 $, which is a saving of 157 $ 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 (191 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Santander 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 680 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 712) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 688 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 708), 2 to 3 months ($ 691) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 656 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 729), 2 to 3 months ($ 668), 3 to 4 months ($ 661) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 673 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 822), 2 to 3 months ($ 853), 3 to 4 months ($ 859), 4 to 5 months ($ 845), 5 to 6 months ($ 807), 6 to 7 months ($ 765) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 738 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 747) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 790 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 980), 2 to 3 months ($ 816), 3 to 4 months ($ 819) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 929 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1013), 4 to 5 months ($ 1016) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 835 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 896), 3 to 4 months ($ 839), 5 to 6 months ($ 912), 6 to 7 months ($ 943) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 548 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 650), 3 to 4 months ($ 582), 4 to 5 months ($ 559), 5 to 6 months ($ 603), 7 to 8 months ($ 605) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 495 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 572), 3 to 4 months ($ 509), 5 to 6 months ($ 545), 6 to 7 months ($ 609), 7 to 8 months ($ 512) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 551 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 739), 5 to 6 months ($ 577), 7 to 8 months ($ 593) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 918 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 946), 7 to 8 months ($ 932) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Santander are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $23 more.
New York City to Santander: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2024 | $ 894 $850 to $937 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 895 $835 to $930 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july and august are cheaper to travel to Santander. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!