Statistics on New York City-Heraklion 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 Heraklion (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Heraklion from New York City airport is $ 783 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 658 (in october) and $ 934 (in july), which is a saving of $ 125 or a surplus of $ 151 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $635 to $688 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Heraklion before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Heraklion plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 30559 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Heraklion from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 658, saving $ 125 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 783). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 934).
Flight New York City-Heraklion: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 600 | $ 714 | good price |
| February | $ 612 | $ 717 | good price |
| March | $ 598 | $ 726 | fair price |
| April | $ 650 | $ 838 | fair price |
| May | $ 625 | $ 767 | fair price |
| June | $ 690 | $ 831 | fair price |
| July | $ 774 | $ 934 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 755 | $ 898 | high price |
| September | $ 579 | $ 676 | good price |
| October | $ 559 | $ 658 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 624 | $ 712 | good price |
| December | $ 696 | $ 917 | 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 Heraklion
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Heraklion range from $424 to $1217. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $424 to $477), 1% at the maximum price (from $1164 to $1217). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $688 to $741 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Heraklion flight
There are 17 companies that serve New York City from Heraklion airport: norse atlantic airways, Norwegian, Fly Play, norse atlantic airways (uk), Swiss, United, Emirates, Finnair, French bee, Lufthansa, British Airways, TAP, Iberia, Level, SAS, Air France and Turkish Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 30559 flights analyzed in previous years, norse atlantic airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (11% of the time) on the New York City->Heraklion route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Heraklion 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 $47. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $44.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Heraklion 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 $51. Conversely, departing from Heraklion on a saturday may cost you an additional $44.
Top prices New York City-Heraklion
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Heraklion | 04-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 669 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Heraklion | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 615 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Heraklion | 20-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 723 | layover flight with Air Caraibes |
| New York City → Heraklion | 21-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 690 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Heraklion | 01-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 719 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Heraklion | 05-06 to 11-06-2025 | $ 678 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Heraklion | 08-06 to 22-06-2025 | $ 728 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Heraklion | 10-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 676 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Heraklion | 11-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 658 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Heraklion | 05-09 to 12-09-2025 | $ 653 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
When to book your flight New York City - Heraklion 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 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-Heraklion 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 Heraklion, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 753 $, which is a saving of 30 $ 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 (167 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Heraklion 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: 654 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 665) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 646 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 650), 3 to 4 months ($ 649), 5 to 6 months ($ 673) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 637 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 655), 2 to 3 months ($ 650), 3 to 4 months ($ 651) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 700 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 824), 2 to 3 months ($ 801), 3 to 4 months ($ 739), 5 to 6 months ($ 715), 7 to 8 months ($ 746), 8 to 9 months ($ 776) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 655 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 765), 2 to 3 months ($ 766), 3 to 4 months ($ 762), 5 to 6 months ($ 703), 7 to 8 months ($ 715), 8 to 9 months ($ 725), 9 to 10 months ($ 692) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 719 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 819), 2 to 3 months ($ 811), 3 to 4 months ($ 801), 5 to 6 months ($ 806), 7 to 8 months ($ 781), 9 to 10 months ($ 821) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 852 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 883), 6 to 7 months ($ 889), 9 to 10 months ($ 899) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 800 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 848), 2 to 3 months ($ 852), 3 to 4 months ($ 886), 7 to 8 months ($ 850), 9 to 10 months ($ 893), 10 to 11 months ($ 861) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 615 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 658), 3 to 4 months ($ 620), 4 to 5 months ($ 657), 5 to 6 months ($ 671), 6 to 7 months ($ 664) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 566 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 621), 4 to 5 months ($ 626), 5 to 6 months ($ 648), 7 to 8 months ($ 653), 8 to 9 months ($ 655), 9 to 10 months ($ 656) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 607 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 689), 3 to 4 months ($ 663), 4 to 5 months ($ 696) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 816 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 875), 1 to 2 months ($ 897) |
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->Heraklion are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $13. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $15 more.
New York City to Heraklion: 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 | $ 1174 $1174 to $1174 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1394 $669 to $1867 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1072 $1072 to $1072 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 967 $615 to $1451 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 761 $744 to $778 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 939 $792 to $1041 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 764 $690 to $843 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 722 $658 to $854 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 874 $762 to $931 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 973 $946 to $999 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 653 $653 to $653 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1781 $1780 to $1781 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july and september are cheaper to travel to Heraklion. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!