Statistics on New York City-Southampton 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 Southampton (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Southampton from New York City airport is $ 829 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 653 (in february) and $ 1088 (in july), which is a saving of $ 176 or a surplus of $ 260 (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 $688 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Southampton before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Southampton plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2892 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Southampton from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 653, saving $ 176 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 829). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1088).
Flight New York City-Southampton: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 618 | $ 744 | good price |
| February | $ 543 | $ 653 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 614 | $ 726 | good price |
| April | $ 698 | $ 812 | fair price |
| May | $ 748 | $ 844 | fair price |
| June | $ 873 | $ 1021 | high price |
| July | $ 889 | $ 1088 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 822 | $ 972 | high price |
| September | $ 656 | $ 788 | fair price |
| October | $ 633 | $ 741 | good price |
| November | $ 598 | $ 705 | good price |
| December | $ 645 | $ 847 | 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 Southampton
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Southampton range from $424 to $1429. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $424 to $477), 1% at the maximum price (from $1376 to $1429). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $635 to $688 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Southampton flight
There are 12 companies that serve New York City from Southampton airport: Aer Lingus, Fly Play, norse atlantic airways, norse atlantic airways (uk), French bee, British Airways, KLM, Spirit Airlines, United, TAP, SAS and Icelandair.
Data analysis:
Of the 2892 flights analyzed in previous years, Aer Lingus was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the New York City->Southampton route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Southampton flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $64. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $65.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Southampton 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 $85. Conversely, departing from Southampton on a friday may cost you an additional $85.
Top prices New York City-Southampton
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Southampton | 04-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 673 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Southampton | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1020 | layover flight with TAP |
| New York City → Southampton | 10-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 684 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| New York City → Southampton | 12-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 636 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| New York City → Southampton | 12-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 741 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| New York City → Southampton | 08-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 1072 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| New York City → Southampton | 24-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 931 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Southampton | 02-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 1072 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| New York City → Southampton | 15-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 1160 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Southampton | 07-10 to 22-10-2025 | $ 891 | layover flight with KLM |
When to book your flight New York City - Southampton to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 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-Southampton flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Southampton, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 793 $, which is a saving of 36 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (148 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Southampton 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: 701 $) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 589 $) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 721 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 762 $) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 785 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 804) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1008 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1046 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 921 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 761 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 700 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 680 $) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 775 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Southampton are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $32. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $28 more.
New York City to Southampton: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1289 $641 to $2118 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1002 $636 to $1357 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 741 $741 to $741 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 979 $881 to $1075 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1072 $1072 to $1072 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1160 $1160 to $1160 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 891 $891 to $891 | 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 Southampton.