Statistics on New York City-Chengdu 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 Chengdu (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Chengdu from New York City airport is $ 1201 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 948 (in february) and $ 1615 (in july), which is a saving of $ 253 or a surplus of $ 415 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $527 to $580 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chengdu before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Chengdu plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 15298 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chengdu from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 948, saving $ 253 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1201). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1615).
Flight New York City-Chengdu: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 770 | $ 1075 | good price |
| February | $ 633 | $ 948 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 663 | $ 972 | good price |
| April | $ 715 | $ 1067 | good price |
| May | $ 898 | $ 1250 | fair price |
| June | $ 1092 | $ 1455 | high price |
| July | $ 1247 | $ 1615 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1201 | $ 1562 | high price |
| September | $ 745 | $ 1058 | good price |
| October | $ 718 | $ 1090 | good price |
| November | $ 672 | $ 1040 | good price |
| December | $ 878 | $ 1269 | 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 Chengdu
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Chengdu range from $316 to $1897. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $317 to $369), 1% at the maximum price (from $1844 to $1897). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $685 to $738 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Chengdu flight
There are 25 companies that serve New York City from Chengdu airport: Cathay Pacific, Air China, China Southern, United, norse atlantic airways (uk), Qatar Airways, norse atlantic airways, Hainan Airlines, Delta, Etihad Airways, Air India, Turkish Airlines, jetBlue, Japan Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Saudia, China Eastern, Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aeroflot, Fly Play, ANA and Spirit Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 15298 flights analyzed in previous years, Cathay Pacific was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the New York City->Chengdu route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Chengdu flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $66. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $58.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chengdu to New York City departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $65. Conversely, departing from Chengdu on a friday may cost you an additional $32.
Top prices New York City-Chengdu
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Chengdu | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 1164 | layover flight with Aero Lloyd |
| New York City → Chengdu | 03-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 1088 | layover flight with Aero Lloyd |
| New York City → Chengdu | 04-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 1155 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Chengdu | 05-12 to 25-12-2024 | $ 1152 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Chengdu | 06-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 1020 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Chengdu | 09-12 to 21-12-2024 | $ 1305 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Chengdu | 10-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 1206 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Chengdu | 14-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 1092 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Chengdu | 14-10 to 21-10-2025 | $ 1259 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Chengdu | 15-10 to 22-10-2025 | $ 1188 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Chengdu 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 8 to 9 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-Chengdu 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 Chengdu, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 927 $, which is a saving of 274 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (290 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Chengdu 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 748 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 977), 3 to 4 months ($ 926), 4 to 5 months ($ 810) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 694 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 859), 5 to 6 months ($ 735), 6 to 7 months ($ 745) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 700 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 802), 4 to 5 months ($ 818), 5 to 6 months ($ 756) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 713 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1023), 3 to 4 months ($ 889), 4 to 5 months ($ 972), 6 to 7 months ($ 765), 7 to 8 months ($ 846) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 787 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1194), 4 to 5 months ($ 1111), 5 to 6 months ($ 1129) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1351 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1452), 2 to 3 months ($ 1387) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1443 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1552) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1362 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1555) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 907 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 968) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 834 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 994), 4 to 5 months ($ 1077) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 637 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 956), 4 to 5 months ($ 961) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 934 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1100), 3 to 4 months ($ 1052) |
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->Chengdu are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $25. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $82 more.
New York City to Chengdu: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1355 $1355 to $1355 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1350 $1020 to $2287 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1503 $1092 to $2278 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1458 $1458 to $1458 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1488 $1488 to $1488 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1396 $1338 to $1448 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1582 $1582 to $1582 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1224 $1188 to $1259 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Chengdu.