Statistics on New York City-Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Frankfurt from New York City airport is $ 786 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 635 (in february) and $ 1012 (in july), which is a saving of $ 152 or a surplus of $ 227 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $594 to $648 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Frankfurt before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Frankfurt plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60575 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Frankfurt from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 635, saving $ 152 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 786). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1012).
Flight New York City-Frankfurt: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 575 | $ 671 | good price |
| February | $ 553 | $ 635 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 584 | $ 689 | good price |
| April | $ 656 | $ 744 | fair price |
| May | $ 642 | $ 746 | fair price |
| June | $ 734 | $ 871 | fair price |
| July | $ 893 | $ 1012 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 781 | $ 882 | fair price |
| September | $ 630 | $ 748 | fair price |
| October | $ 635 | $ 783 | fair price |
| November | $ 586 | $ 693 | good price |
| December | $ 734 | $ 951 | 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 Frankfurt
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Frankfurt range from $378 to $1241. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $378 to $432), 1% at the maximum price (from $1187 to $1241). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $648 to $702 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Frankfurt flight
There are 12 companies that serve New York City from Frankfurt airport: Condor, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, Icelandair, norse atlantic airways (uk), Fly Play, SAS, TAP, United, Delta, norse atlantic airways and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 60575 flights analyzed in previous years, Condor was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the New York City->Frankfurt route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Frankfurt flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 150 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Frankfurt 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 $34. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $56.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Frankfurt to New York City departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $41. Conversely, departing from Frankfurt on a saturday may cost you an additional $65.
Top prices New York City-Frankfurt
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Frankfurt | 01-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 448 | direct flight with Condor |
| New York City → Frankfurt | 05-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 489 | direct flight with Condor |
| New York City → Frankfurt | 07-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 423 | direct flight with Condor |
| New York City → Frankfurt | 09-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 487 | direct flight with Condor |
| New York City → Frankfurt | 10-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 487 | direct flight with Condor |
| New York City → Frankfurt | 11-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 484 | direct flight with Condor |
| New York City → Frankfurt | 13-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 432 | direct flight with Condor |
| New York City → Frankfurt | 14-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 490 | direct flight with Condor |
| New York City → Frankfurt | 17-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 510 | direct flight with Condor |
| New York City → Frankfurt | 23-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 459 | direct flight with Condor |
When to book your flight New York City - Frankfurt 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 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-Frankfurt flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Frankfurt, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 734 $, which is a saving of 52 $ 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 (120 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Frankfurt 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: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 640 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 656), 3 to 4 months ($ 648), 4 to 5 months ($ 657), 5 to 6 months ($ 647) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 591 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 624), 3 to 4 months ($ 594), 4 to 5 months ($ 622), 5 to 6 months ($ 619), 6 to 7 months ($ 625) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 610 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 685), 2 to 3 months ($ 647), 4 to 5 months ($ 653), 5 to 6 months ($ 678), 6 to 7 months ($ 663), 7 to 8 months ($ 680) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 706 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 731), 2 to 3 months ($ 726), 3 to 4 months ($ 735), 7 to 8 months ($ 740), 9 to 10 months ($ 740) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 690 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 742), 5 to 6 months ($ 709), 7 to 8 months ($ 709), 8 to 9 months ($ 734), 9 to 10 months ($ 739), 10 to 11 months ($ 742) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 802 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 802), 8 to 9 months ($ 855), 10 to 11 months ($ 807), 11 to 12 months ($ 820) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 916 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1003), 3 to 4 months ($ 949), 6 to 7 months ($ 997), 7 to 8 months ($ 996), 8 to 9 months ($ 980) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 784 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 869), 2 to 3 months ($ 824), 8 to 9 months ($ 867), 9 to 10 months ($ 833) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 661 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 688), 2 to 3 months ($ 689), 4 to 5 months ($ 746), 5 to 6 months ($ 731), 6 to 7 months ($ 730), 8 to 9 months ($ 725), 9 to 10 months ($ 715) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 679 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 729), 3 to 4 months ($ 679), 4 to 5 months ($ 724), 6 to 7 months ($ 783), 7 to 8 months ($ 776), 10 to 11 months ($ 769) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 625 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 633), 3 to 4 months ($ 641), 5 to 6 months ($ 629), 8 to 9 months ($ 683) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 832 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 949), 3 to 4 months ($ 861), 5 to 6 months ($ 846), 6 to 7 months ($ 855), 8 to 9 months ($ 925), 9 to 10 months ($ 841) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Frankfurt are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $26 more.
New York City to Frankfurt: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 888 $565 to $2053 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 545 $423 to $1039 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 702 $481 to $1484 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 834 $614 to $1230 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 802 $564 to $1102 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 738 $551 to $1910 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 797 $544 to $2105 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 678 $500 to $1180 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 999 $556 to $5417 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 644 $572 to $709 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 632 $531 to $820 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, november and january are cheaper to travel to Frankfurt. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!