Statistics on Manchester-New York City 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 New York City (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to New York City from Manchester airport is $ 571 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 475 (in january) and $ 800 (in august), which is a saving of $ 96 or a surplus of $ 229 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $382 to $436 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to New York City before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-New York City plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 61609 airfare prices from previous years for flights to New York City from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 475, saving $ 96 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 571). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 800).
Flight Manchester-New York City: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 403 | $ 475 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 410 | $ 539 | good price |
| March | $ 409 | $ 504 | good price |
| April | $ 470 | $ 550 | good price |
| May | $ 480 | $ 522 | good price |
| June | $ 511 | $ 553 | good price |
| July | $ 553 | $ 649 | fair price |
| August | $ 673 | $ 800 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 477 | $ 539 | good price |
| October | $ 457 | $ 575 | fair price |
| November | $ 420 | $ 513 | good price |
| December | $ 456 | $ 627 | fair 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 Manchester to New York City
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to New York City range from $327 to $927. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $327 to $382), 1% at the maximum price (from $872 to $927). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $382 to $436 (21% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->New York City flight
There are 10 companies that serve Manchester from New York City airport: Ryanair, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, EasyJet, TAP, SAS, Icelandair, KLM and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 61609 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Manchester->New York City route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Manchester-New York City flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 233 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-New York City 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 $33. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $76.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from New York City to Manchester 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 $46. Conversely, departing from New York City on a saturday may cost you an additional $105.
Top prices Manchester-New York City
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → New York City | 06-11 to 12-11-2024 | $ 426 | layover flight with TAP |
| Manchester → New York City | 20-11 to 27-11-2024 | $ 422 | layover flight with TAP |
| Manchester → New York City | 25-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 417 | layover flight with TAP |
| Manchester → New York City | 17-12 to 30-12-2024 | $ 408 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → New York City | 07-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 388 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → New York City | 08-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 410 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → New York City | 10-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 406 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → New York City | 23-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 396 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → New York City | 01-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 422 | layover flight with TAP |
| Manchester → New York City | 05-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 412 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Manchester - New York City to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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 Manchester-New York City flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to New York City, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 495 $, which is a saving of 76 $ 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 (67 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to New York City 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 399 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 428), 2 to 3 months ($ 443), 3 to 4 months ($ 419), 5 to 6 months ($ 423) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 419 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 468), 3 to 4 months ($ 504), 4 to 5 months ($ 437), 6 to 7 months ($ 445) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 416 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 469), 3 to 4 months ($ 446), 4 to 5 months ($ 485), 5 to 6 months ($ 442), 7 to 8 months ($ 457) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 447 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 535), 5 to 6 months ($ 534), 6 to 7 months ($ 483), 8 to 9 months ($ 492) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 464 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 510), 7 to 8 months ($ 477), 9 to 10 months ($ 511), 10 to 11 months ($ 505), 11 to 12 months ($ 520) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 486 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 493), 10 to 11 months ($ 552) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 528 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 640), 8 to 9 months ($ 648), 9 to 10 months ($ 544), 11 to 12 months ($ 575) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 686 $) Other interesting period(s): 9 to 10 months ($ 745), 10 to 11 months ($ 746), 11 to 12 months ($ 728) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 466 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 520), 9 to 10 months ($ 509), 10 to 11 months ($ 535), 11 to 12 months ($ 538) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 433 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 453), 10 to 11 months ($ 509), 11 to 12 months ($ 540) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 395 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 418), 3 to 4 months ($ 406) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 432 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 550), 2 to 3 months ($ 499), 4 to 5 months ($ 482) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->New York City are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Manchester to New York City: 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 | $ 692 $489 to $1213 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 580 $472 to $739 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 609 $539 to $767 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 784 $586 to $1816 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 575 $441 to $1247 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 687 $438 to $1544 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 525 $417 to $722 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 703 $408 to $1348 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 470 $388 to $667 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 568 $412 to $883 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 518 $428 to $786 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 694 $481 to $2492 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, august and january are cheaper to travel to New York City. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!