Statistics on New York City-Cambridge 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 Cambridge (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Cambridge from New York City airport is $ 814 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 670 (in october) and $ 1008 (in december), which is a saving of $ 144 or a surplus of $ 194 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $886 to $938 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cambridge before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Cambridge plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 25207 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cambridge from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 670, saving $ 144 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 814). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1008).
Flight New York City-Cambridge: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 703 | $ 870 | fair price |
| February | $ 626 | $ 805 | fair price |
| March | $ 558 | $ 761 | fair price |
| April | $ 532 | $ 746 | good price |
| May | $ 467 | $ 716 | good price |
| June | $ 567 | $ 867 | fair price |
| July | $ 628 | $ 981 | high price |
| August | $ 535 | $ 876 | fair price |
| September | $ 445 | $ 677 | good price |
| October | $ 450 | $ 670 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 591 | $ 786 | fair price |
| December | $ 745 | $ 1008 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 Cambridge
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Cambridge range from $52 to $1511. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $105), 1% at the maximum price (from $1459 to $1511). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $886 to $938 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Cambridge flight
There are 19 companies that serve New York City from Cambridge airport: EgyptAir, jetBlue, latam airlines group, Avianca (scheduled), Delta, Spirit Airlines, United, Singapore Airlines, Saudia, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, norse atlantic airways, American Airlines, TAP, China Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Fly Play.
Data analysis:
Of the 25207 flights analyzed in previous years, EgyptAir 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->Cambridge route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Cambridge flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 114 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Cambridge 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 $33. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $27.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cambridge 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 $37. Conversely, departing from Cambridge on a sunday may cost you an additional $28.
Top prices New York City-Cambridge
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → London | 03-12 to 12-12-2024 | $ 388 | direct flight with American Airlines |
| New York City → London | 07-01 to 22-01-2025 | $ 391 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → London | 15-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 387 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → London | 20-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 386 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → London | 02-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 387 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → London | 06-02 to 13-02-2025 | $ 390 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → London | 05-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 391 | direct flight with British Airways |
| New York City → London | 10-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 387 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → London | 13-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 387 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → London | 02-04 to 24-04-2025 | $ 389 | direct flight with jetBlue |
When to book your flight New York City - Cambridge to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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-Cambridge 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 Cambridge, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 753 $, which is a saving of 61 $ 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 (294 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Cambridge 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 712 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 842), 6 to 7 months ($ 853), 9 to 10 months ($ 808) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 737 $) Other interesting period(s): 8 to 9 months ($ 772), 9 to 10 months ($ 786) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 601 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 644), 8 to 9 months ($ 755), 10 to 11 months ($ 747) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 576 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 731), 8 to 9 months ($ 691), 9 to 10 months ($ 685) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 614 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 691), 4 to 5 months ($ 684), 9 to 10 months ($ 663) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 734 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 842), 4 to 5 months ($ 790) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 781 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 936), 2 to 3 months ($ 979), 5 to 6 months ($ 856) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 771 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 817), 2 to 3 months ($ 875), 6 to 7 months ($ 824) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 528 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 608) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 549 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 608), 7 to 8 months ($ 642) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 714 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 761), 9 to 10 months ($ 741), 10 to 11 months ($ 745) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 895 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 914), 5 to 6 months ($ 987), 7 to 8 months ($ 1008) |
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->Cambridge are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $36 more.