Statistics on New York City-Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Punta Cana from New York City airport is $ 540 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 392 (in september) and $ 673 (in april), which is a saving of $ 149 or a surplus of $ 134 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $371 to $424 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Punta Cana before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Punta Cana plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 61233 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Punta Cana from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 392, saving $ 149 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 540). Conversely, april will be the most expensive ($ 673).
Flight New York City-Punta Cana: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 367 | $ 464 | good price |
| February | $ 451 | $ 647 | high price |
| March | $ 436 | $ 550 | fair price |
| April | $ 499 | $ 673 the most expensive | very high price |
| May | $ 405 | $ 478 | good price |
| June | $ 418 | $ 510 | fair price |
| July | $ 466 | $ 568 | fair price |
| August | $ 456 | $ 558 | fair price |
| September | $ 342 | $ 392 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 369 | $ 433 | good price |
| November | $ 396 | $ 529 | fair price |
| December | $ 452 | $ 671 | 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 Punta Cana
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Punta Cana range from $265 to $1005. 7% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $265 to $318), 1% at the maximum price (from $953 to $1005). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $371 to $424 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Punta Cana flight
There are 9 companies that serve New York City from Punta Cana airport: jetBlue, American Airlines, United, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Avianca (scheduled), Copa and Air Canada.
Data analysis:
Of the 61233 flights analyzed in previous years, jetBlue was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the New York City->Punta Cana route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Punta Cana flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 17 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Punta Cana 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 $44. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $39.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Punta Cana 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 $68. Conversely, departing from Punta Cana on a sunday may cost you an additional $66.
Top prices New York City-Punta Cana
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Punta Cana | 07-12 to 22-12-2024 | $ 341 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → Punta Cana | 09-12 to 21-12-2024 | $ 344 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Punta Cana | 13-12 to 22-12-2024 | $ 325 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| New York City → Punta Cana | 05-01 to 15-01-2025 | $ 341 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → Punta Cana | 07-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 331 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Punta Cana | 18-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 310 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Punta Cana | 19-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 258 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| New York City → Punta Cana | 21-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 335 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → Punta Cana | 08-02 to 13-02-2025 | $ 239 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| New York City → Punta Cana | 11-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 259 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Punta Cana to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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-Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 457 $, which is a saving of 83 $ 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 (348 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Punta Cana 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 401 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 424), 1 to 2 months ($ 402), 2 to 3 months ($ 411), 4 to 5 months ($ 434), 5 to 6 months ($ 424), 6 to 7 months ($ 453) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 473 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 646), 2 to 3 months ($ 529), 3 to 4 months ($ 543), 4 to 5 months ($ 576), 5 to 6 months ($ 635) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 488 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 538), 2 to 3 months ($ 530), 5 to 6 months ($ 498), 8 to 9 months ($ 520), 9 to 10 months ($ 530) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 557 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 601), 1 to 2 months ($ 590), 2 to 3 months ($ 573), 4 to 5 months ($ 600), 5 to 6 months ($ 649) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 367 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 425), 3 to 4 months ($ 383), 5 to 6 months ($ 454) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 436 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 487), 4 to 5 months ($ 501), 6 to 7 months ($ 488) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 484 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 530), 6 to 7 months ($ 527), 8 to 9 months ($ 548), 9 to 10 months ($ 521) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 455 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 466), 3 to 4 months ($ 540), 6 to 7 months ($ 544), 7 to 8 months ($ 551) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 339 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 345), 3 to 4 months ($ 356), 7 to 8 months ($ 380), 8 to 9 months ($ 369) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 372 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 408), 2 to 3 months ($ 377), 4 to 5 months ($ 408), 8 to 9 months ($ 428), 9 to 10 months ($ 409) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 434 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 525), 2 to 3 months ($ 456), 3 to 4 months ($ 449), 4 to 5 months ($ 461), 5 to 6 months ($ 497) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 472 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 669), 2 to 3 months ($ 571), 3 to 4 months ($ 577), 4 to 5 months ($ 624), 5 to 6 months ($ 619), 6 to 7 months ($ 629) |
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->Punta Cana are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $6 more.
New York City to Punta Cana: 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 | $ 451 $314 to $643 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 579 $325 to $979 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 389 $258 to $576 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 523 $239 to $1263 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 441 $345 to $803 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 704 $405 to $1176 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 467 $391 to $667 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 472 $404 to $635 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 493 $404 to $837 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 500 $404 to $653 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 442 $404 to $505 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 727 $404 to $2000 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, may, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Punta Cana. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!