Statistics on New York City-Dubai 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 Dubai (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Dubai from New York City airport is $ 1035 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 897 (in april) and $ 1330 (in december), which is a saving of $ 139 or a surplus of $ 295 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $910 to $964 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dubai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Dubai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 67934 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dubai from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 897, saving $ 139 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1035). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1330).
Flight New York City-Dubai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 860 | $ 1050 | fair price |
| February | $ 821 | $ 968 | good price |
| March | $ 818 | $ 915 | good price |
| April | $ 770 | $ 897 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 760 | $ 906 | good price |
| June | $ 989 | $ 1137 | fair price |
| July | $ 1039 | $ 1216 | fair price |
| August | $ 1033 | $ 1227 | high price |
| September | $ 814 | $ 913 | good price |
| October | $ 820 | $ 904 | good price |
| November | $ 867 | $ 961 | good price |
| December | $ 1042 | $ 1330 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 Dubai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Dubai range from $535 to $1499. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $536 to $589), 1% at the maximum price (from $1445 to $1499). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $910 to $964 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Dubai flight
There are 7 companies that serve New York City from Dubai airport: Emirates, Saudia, United, Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian and Qatar Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 67934 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the New York City->Dubai route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Dubai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 357 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Dubai 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 $26. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $48.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dubai to New York City departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $42. Conversely, departing from Dubai on a sunday may cost you an additional $54.
Top prices New York City-Dubai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Dubai | 23-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 654 | layover flight with Swiss |
| New York City → Dubai | 02-10 to 09-10-2024 | $ 920 | direct flight with Emirates |
| New York City → Dubai | 07-10 to 14-10-2024 | $ 918 | direct flight with Emirates |
| New York City → Dubai | 11-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 782 | layover flight with Royal Jordanian |
| New York City → Dubai | 01-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 839 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Dubai | 13-11 to 20-11-2024 | $ 919 | direct flight with Emirates |
| New York City → Dubai | 02-01 to 09-01-2025 | $ 912 | layover flight with LOT |
| New York City → Dubai | 05-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 920 | direct flight with Emirates |
| New York City → Dubai | 11-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 920 | direct flight with Emirates |
| New York City → Dubai | 12-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 837 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Dubai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 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-Dubai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Dubai, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 980 $, which is a saving of 55 $ 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 (176 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Dubai 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: 786 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1020), 11 to 12 months ($ 1050) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 726 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 864), 5 to 6 months ($ 956), 6 to 7 months ($ 933), 7 to 8 months ($ 923), 9 to 10 months ($ 965), 11 to 12 months ($ 924) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 709 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 831) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 730 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 830), 5 to 6 months ($ 864), 9 to 10 months ($ 897) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 764 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 829), 6 to 7 months ($ 897), 9 to 10 months ($ 879) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 996 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1023), 7 to 8 months ($ 1131), 9 to 10 months ($ 1118), 10 to 11 months ($ 1033), 11 to 12 months ($ 1014) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1090 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1129), 6 to 7 months ($ 1111), 8 to 9 months ($ 1209), 10 to 11 months ($ 1153), 11 to 12 months ($ 1118) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1072 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1165), 5 to 6 months ($ 1150), 6 to 7 months ($ 1126), 7 to 8 months ($ 1083), 9 to 10 months ($ 1148), 10 to 11 months ($ 1157), 11 to 12 months ($ 1088) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 848 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 889), 3 to 4 months ($ 901), 4 to 5 months ($ 910), 7 to 8 months ($ 896), 9 to 10 months ($ 863) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 852 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 875), 3 to 4 months ($ 860), 4 to 5 months ($ 890), 5 to 6 months ($ 879), 7 to 8 months ($ 904), 8 to 9 months ($ 888), 10 to 11 months ($ 880) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 909 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 956), 4 to 5 months ($ 944), 5 to 6 months ($ 937), 7 to 8 months ($ 956), 8 to 9 months ($ 909), 9 to 10 months ($ 915), 10 to 11 months ($ 951), 11 to 12 months ($ 937) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1218 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1293), 5 to 6 months ($ 1228), 6 to 7 months ($ 1264), 7 to 8 months ($ 1253), 8 to 9 months ($ 1228), 9 to 10 months ($ 1315) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Dubai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $14 more.
New York City to Dubai: 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 | $ 1108 $654 to $1434 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1393 $799 to $1631 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1340 $905 to $1727 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1285 $927 to $2659 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 969 $918 to $1171 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 940 $670 to $1042 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 974 $839 to $1380 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1282 $770 to $2070 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1055 $796 to $1774 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 981 $688 to $1185 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1043 $837 to $2629 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december is cheaper to travel to Dubai. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!