Statistics on New York City-Douala 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 Douala (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Douala from New York City airport is $ 1137 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 929 (in may) and $ 1535 (in december), which is a saving of $ 208 or a surplus of $ 399 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $940 to $995 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Douala before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Douala plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 8915 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Douala from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 929, saving $ 208 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1137). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1535).
Flight New York City-Douala: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 965 | $ 1131 | fair price |
| February | $ 872 | $ 972 | good price |
| March | $ 871 | $ 939 | good price |
| April | $ 921 | $ 1045 | good price |
| May | $ 791 | $ 929 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1001 | $ 1160 | fair price |
| July | $ 1243 | $ 1485 | high price |
| August | $ 1302 | $ 1497 | high price |
| September | $ 913 | $ 1025 | good price |
| October | $ 879 | $ 972 | good price |
| November | $ 839 | $ 943 | good price |
| December | $ 1187 | $ 1535 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 Douala
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Douala range from $663 to $1769. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $664 to $719), 1% at the maximum price (from $1713 to $1769). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $940 to $995 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Douala flight
There are 10 companies that serve New York City from Douala airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Brussels Airlines, United, Air France, EgyptAir, KLM, Delta and Air Canada.
Data analysis:
Of the 8915 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the New York City->Douala route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Douala 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 $68. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $161.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Douala 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 $64. Conversely, departing from Douala on a saturday may cost you an additional $126.
Top prices New York City-Douala
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Douala | 05-04 to 12-04-2025 | $ 1201 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Douala | 01-05 to 08-05-2025 | $ 974 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| New York City → Douala | 03-05 to 10-05-2025 | $ 1187 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| New York City → Douala | 08-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 944 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| New York City → Douala | 14-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 1043 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
| New York City → Douala | 16-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 1060 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| New York City → Douala | 17-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 1120 | layover flight with Swiss |
| New York City → Douala | 18-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 1149 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| New York City → Douala | 01-07 to 23-07-2025 | $ 1234 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Douala | 04-11 to 18-11-2025 | $ 819 | layover flight with Royal Air Maroc |
When to book your flight New York City - Douala to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 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-Douala 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 Douala, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 929 $, which is a saving of 208 $ 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 (193 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Douala 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: 1015 $) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 777 $) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 769 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 917) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 930 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 927 $) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 973 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1075), 3 to 4 months ($ 1083) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1160 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1444) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1239 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1396), 3 to 4 months ($ 1412) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 932 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 995) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 882 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 934) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 770 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 859), 3 to 4 months ($ 934) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1172 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1300), 4 to 5 months ($ 1226) |
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->Douala are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $32. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $29 more.
New York City to Douala: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1782 $1782 to $1782 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1121 $944 to $1373 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1237 $1234 to $1239 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 819 $819 to $819 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1296 $1295 to $1297 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, november and december are cheaper to travel to Douala. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!