Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Phoenix (Arizona) (from: New York City)

The average price to go to Phoenix (Arizona) from New York City airport is $ 341 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 237 (in january) and $ 440 (in june), which is a saving of $ 104 or a surplus of $ 100 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $268 to $322 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday 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 Phoenix (Arizona) 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-Phoenix (Arizona) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60069 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Phoenix (Arizona) 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 ($ 237, saving $ 104 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 341). Conversely, june will be the most expensive ($ 440).

Flight New York City-Phoenix (Arizona): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 181 $ 237 very good price
February$ 222 $ 307 fair price
March$ 277 $ 345 fair price
April$ 317 $ 402 high price
May$ 307 $ 357 fair price
June$ 377 $ 440 very high price
July$ 354 $ 421 high price
August$ 286 $ 346 fair price
September$ 225 $ 270 good price
October$ 234 $ 303 good price
November$ 236 $ 318 fair price
December$ 245 $ 341 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 New York City to Phoenix (Arizona)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from New York City to Phoenix (Arizona) range from $107 to $643. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $108 to $161), 2% at the maximum price (from $589 to $643). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $268 to $322 (18% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Phoenix (Arizona) flight

There are 8 companies that serve New York City from Phoenix (Arizona) airport: Spirit Airlines, jetBlue, United, Sun Country, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 60069 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the New York City->Phoenix (Arizona) route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the New York City-Phoenix (Arizona) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 32 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, New York City-Phoenix (Arizona) 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 $31. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $38.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Phoenix (Arizona) 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 $47. Conversely, departing from Phoenix (Arizona) on a sunday may cost you an additional $41.


Top prices New York City-Phoenix (Arizona)

Round tripDatesPrice
New York City → Phoenix (Arizona)03-05 to 07-05-2024$ 205 
New York City → Phoenix (Arizona)07-05 to 28-05-2024$ 194 
New York City → Phoenix (Arizona)09-05 to 14-05-2024$ 180 
New York City → Phoenix (Arizona)12-05 to 16-05-2024$ 221 
New York City → Phoenix (Arizona)04-06 to 08-06-2024$ 226 
New York City → Phoenix (Arizona)05-06 to 10-06-2024$ 218 
New York City → Phoenix (Arizona)18-06 to 25-06-2024$ 206 
New York City → Phoenix (Arizona)19-08 to 27-08-2024$ 230 
New York City → Phoenix (Arizona)20-08 to 27-08-2024$ 219 
New York City → Phoenix (Arizona)23-08 to 27-08-2024$ 221 


When to book your flight New York City - Phoenix (Arizona) 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 11 to 12 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-Phoenix (Arizona) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Phoenix (Arizona), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 249 $, which is a saving of 92 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (542 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your New York City to Phoenix (Arizona) 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: 155 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 225), 2 to 3 months ($ 195)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 196 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 205), 3 to 4 months ($ 267)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 286 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 337), 1 to 2 months ($ 312), 3 to 4 months ($ 291)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 318 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 380), 1 to 2 months ($ 394), 2 to 3 months ($ 387), 4 to 5 months ($ 349)

May

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 315 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 349), 2 to 3 months ($ 325), 4 to 5 months ($ 321), 5 to 6 months ($ 350)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 375 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 423), 2 to 3 months ($ 400), 7 to 8 months ($ 435), 8 to 9 months ($ 435), 9 to 10 months ($ 430)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 331 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 380), 2 to 3 months ($ 383), 3 to 4 months ($ 411)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 227 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 284), 2 to 3 months ($ 272), 3 to 4 months ($ 321)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 161 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 234), 2 to 3 months ($ 192), 3 to 4 months ($ 258)

October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 210 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 215), 3 to 4 months ($ 257)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 213 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 270), 2 to 3 months ($ 252), 3 to 4 months ($ 313)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 211 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 287), 2 to 3 months ($ 264)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Phoenix (Arizona) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $5 more.



New York City to Phoenix (Arizona): 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
May 2024$ 315
$142 to $817
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June 2024$ 324
$151 to $535
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July 2024$ 365
$272 to $921
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August 2024$ 341
$205 to $631
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September 2024$ 322
$256 to $787
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October 2024$ 372
$267 to $594
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November 2024$ 426
$294 to $626
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December 2024$ 560
$307 to $1040
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January 2025$ 377
$307 to $448
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February 2025$ 497
$456 to $537
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March 2025$ 482
$312 to $688
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Phoenix (Arizona). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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