Statistics on New York City-Macao 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 Macao (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Macao from New York City airport is $ 1566 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1302 (in september) and $ 2016 (in december), which is a saving of $ 264 or a surplus of $ 451 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1081 to $1136 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Macao before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Macao plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 19222 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Macao from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1302, saving $ 264 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1566). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2016).
Flight New York City-Macao: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1385 | $ 1700 | fair price |
| February | $ 1190 | $ 1398 | good price |
| March | $ 1117 | $ 1384 | good price |
| April | $ 1145 | $ 1444 | good price |
| May | $ 1219 | $ 1466 | good price |
| June | $ 1588 | $ 1798 | fair price |
| July | $ 1595 | $ 1878 | high price |
| August | $ 1423 | $ 1770 | fair price |
| September | $ 1073 | $ 1302 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 1076 | $ 1326 | good price |
| November | $ 1022 | $ 1307 | good price |
| December | $ 1670 | $ 2016 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 Macao
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Macao range from $756 to $2162. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $757 to $811), 1% at the maximum price (from $2108 to $2162). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1136 to $1190 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Macao flight
There are 8 companies that serve New York City from Macao airport: EVA Air, Alaska Airlines, Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, jetBlue, China Airlines, Air China and Philippine Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 19222 flights analyzed in previous years, EVA Air was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (57% of the time) on the New York City->Macao route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Macao 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 $105. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $145.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Macao 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 $110. Conversely, departing from Macao on a saturday may cost you an additional $120.
Top prices New York City-Macao
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Macao | 10-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 898 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Macao | 11-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 886 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Macao | 12-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 872 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Macao | 20-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 1043 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Macao | 03-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 968 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Macao | 07-12 to 14-12-2024 | $ 988 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| New York City → Macao | 04-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 858 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Macao | 12-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 886 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Macao | 13-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 885 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| New York City → Macao | 17-04 to 22-04-2025 | $ 1070 | layover flight with EVA Air |
When to book your flight New York City - Macao to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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-Macao flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Macao, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1287 $, which is a saving of 279 $ 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 (308 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Macao 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: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1140 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1514), 4 to 5 months ($ 1367) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1085 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1353), 2 to 3 months ($ 1266), 3 to 4 months ($ 1159), 4 to 5 months ($ 1205) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1112 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1158), 3 to 4 months ($ 1115), 4 to 5 months ($ 1134) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1180 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1382), 3 to 4 months ($ 1234), 5 to 6 months ($ 1348), 6 to 7 months ($ 1226) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1081 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1466), 3 to 4 months ($ 1411), 4 to 5 months ($ 1367), 6 to 7 months ($ 1251), 7 to 8 months ($ 1228) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1601 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1716), 3 to 4 months ($ 1797), 4 to 5 months ($ 1758), 5 to 6 months ($ 1725) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1717 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1768), 6 to 7 months ($ 1729) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1531 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1717), 6 to 7 months ($ 1586), 7 to 8 months ($ 1547) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1100 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1139), 7 to 8 months ($ 1108), 8 to 9 months ($ 1104) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1048 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1106), 3 to 4 months ($ 1201), 4 to 5 months ($ 1150), 5 to 6 months ($ 1239), 6 to 7 months ($ 1107), 7 to 8 months ($ 1152), 8 to 9 months ($ 1140) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1012 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1062), 4 to 5 months ($ 1177), 5 to 6 months ($ 1195), 6 to 7 months ($ 1158), 7 to 8 months ($ 1270), 9 to 10 months ($ 1074), 10 to 11 months ($ 1030) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1702 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1890), 3 to 4 months ($ 1784), 10 to 11 months ($ 1880) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Macao are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $30. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $42 more.
New York City to Macao: 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 | $ 1034 $872 to $1308 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1232 $949 to $1829 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1287 $1287 to $1287 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 904 $858 to $1079 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1070 $1070 to $1070 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, march and april are cheaper to travel to Macao. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!