Statistics on New York City-China flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to China from New York City
The average price to go to China from New York City is $ 1549 (round trip). It varies from $ 1187 (Chengdu) to $ 1814 (Beijing) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of New York City-China flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou (Canton), Chengdu and Macao.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | $ 1814 | january, february, march (the cheapest), october | 1 to 2 months | Flight price New York City-Beijing |
| Shanghai | $ 1785 | january, february, march (the cheapest), september, october, november | 4 to 5 months | Flight price New York City-Shanghai |
| Hong Kong | $ 1655 | january, february, march, april, september, october, november (the cheapest) | 9 to 10 months | Flight price New York City-Hong Kong |
| Guangzhou (Canton) | $ 1337 | january, february (the cheapest), march, april, may, october, november | 5 to 6 months | Flight price New York City-Guangzhou (Canton) |
| Chengdu | $ 1187 | january, february (the cheapest), march, april, september, october, november | 5 to 6 months | Flight price New York City-Chengdu |
| Macao | $ 1508 | february, march, april, may, september (the cheapest), october, november | 7 to 8 months | Flight price New York City-Macao |
Round-trip airfare price New York City-China month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1063 to $ 1637 | fair price |
| February | $ 937 to $ 1493 | good price |
| March | $ 961 to $ 1472 | good price |
| April | $ 1055 to $ 2144 | high price |
| May | $ 1236 to $ 2078 | high price |
| June | $ 1438 to $ 2186 | very high price |
| July | $ 1597 to $ 2240 | very high price |
| August | $ 1544 to $ 2166 | very high price |
| September | $ 1046 to $ 1680 | fair price |
| October | $ 1078 to $ 1579 | good price |
| November | $ 1029 to $ 1616 | fair price |
| December | $ 1255 to $ 1929 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to China 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.
The GOOD price of a flight to China from New York City
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Beijing in China
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Beijing is $ 1814. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Beijing flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Beijing in China in march to get the best price ($ 1347, saving $ 468 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1814). Avoid the month of june which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2186, which is $ 372 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Beijing and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Shanghai in China
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Shanghai is $ 1785. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Shanghai flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a tuesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Shanghai in China in march to get the best price ($ 1472, saving $ 314 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1785). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2240, which is $ 456 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Shanghai and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Hong Kong in China
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Hong Kong is $ 1655. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Hong Kong flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Hong Kong in China in november to get the best price ($ 1372, saving $ 284 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1655). Avoid the month of august which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2134, which is $ 480 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Hong Kong and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Guangzhou (Canton) in China
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Guangzhou (Canton) is $ 1337. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Guangzhou (Canton) flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a sunday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Guangzhou (Canton) in China in february to get the best price ($ 1148, saving $ 190 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1337). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1691, which is $ 355 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Guangzhou (Canton) and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Chengdu in China
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Chengdu is $ 1187. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Chengdu flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a sunday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Chengdu in China in february to get the best price ($ 937, saving $ 251 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1187). Avoid the month of july which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1597, which is $ 410 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Chengdu and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Macao in China
The average price for a round trip flight from New York City to Macao is $ 1508. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of New York City-Macao flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Macao in China in september to get the best price ($ 1255, saving $ 254 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1508). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1929, which is $ 421 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for New York City-Macao and other statistics
Top prices New York City-China
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Beijing | 04-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 996 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Beijing | 09-12 to 19-12-2024 | $ 992 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Beijing | 20-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 980 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Hong Kong | 11-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 760 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| New York City → Beijing | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 938 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Guangzhou (Canton) | 19-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 976 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Beijing | 05-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 941 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Beijing | 13-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 938 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Hong Kong | 20-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 820 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| New York City → Hong Kong | 11-09 to 18-09-2025 | $ 1000 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to buy plane tickets to go to China (from New York City)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Beijing
The price of tickets to Beijing fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Beijing, you should buy your ticket on a monday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Beijing page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Beijing in China 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1554 , which is $ 261 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 902 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Beijing flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Shanghai
The price of tickets to Shanghai fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Shanghai, you should buy your ticket on a thursday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Shanghai page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Shanghai in China 4 to 5 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1561 , which is $ 224 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 595 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Shanghai flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Hong Kong
The price of tickets to Hong Kong fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Hong Kong, you should buy your ticket on a wednesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Hong Kong page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Hong Kong in China 9 to 10 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1471 , which is $ 185 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 406 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Hong Kong flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Guangzhou (Canton)
The price of tickets to Guangzhou (Canton) fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Guangzhou (Canton), you should buy your ticket on a thursday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Guangzhou (Canton) page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Guangzhou (Canton) in China 5 to 6 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1127 , which is $ 211 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 341 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Guangzhou (Canton) flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Chengdu
The price of tickets to Chengdu fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Chengdu, you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Chengdu page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Chengdu in China 5 to 6 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 916 , which is $ 271 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 288 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Chengdu flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from New York City to Macao
The price of tickets to Macao fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from New York City to Macao, you should buy your ticket on a wednesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Macao page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Macao in China 7 to 8 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1240 , which is $ 268 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 291 more than the average price).
When to buy your New York City-Macao flight ticket and other statistics