Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sumatra (Medan) (from: New York City)

The average price to go to Sumatra (Medan) from New York City airport is $ 1353 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1074 (in october) and $ 1695 (in july), which is a saving of $ 279 or a surplus of $ 343 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1081 to $1136 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a sunday 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 Sumatra (Medan) 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-Sumatra (Medan) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 1468 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sumatra (Medan) 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 ($ 1074, saving $ 279 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1353). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1695).

Flight New York City-Sumatra (Medan): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1176 $ 1392 fair price
February$ 1049 $ 1191 good price
March$ 999 $ 1169 good price
April$ 967 $ 1231 good price
May$ 1103 $ 1449 fair price
June$ 1347 $ 1477 fair price
July$ 1364 $ 1695 very high price
August$ 1308 $ 1564 high price
September$ 986 $ 1179 good price
October$ 899 $ 1074 very good price
November$ 1040 $ 1235 good price
December$ 1212 $ 1577 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 Sumatra (Medan)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from New York City to Sumatra (Medan) range from $702 to $1892. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $703 to $757), 1% at the maximum price (from $1838 to $1892). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1081 to $1136 (8% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Sumatra (Medan) flight

There are 9 companies that serve New York City from Sumatra (Medan) airport: Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, ANA, United, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines and Saudia.

Data analysis:

Of the 1468 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the New York City->Sumatra (Medan) route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, New York City-Sumatra (Medan) 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 $147. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $113.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Sumatra (Medan) to New York City departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $121. Conversely, departing from Sumatra (Medan) on a friday may cost you an additional $131.


Top prices New York City-Sumatra (Medan)

Round tripDatesPrice
New York City → Sumatra (Medan)01-11 to 24-11-2024$ 1301 
New York City → Sumatra (Medan)02-11 to 11-11-2024$ 1237 
New York City → Java (Jakarta)10-11 to 25-11-2024$ 850 
New York City → Sumatra (Medan)13-11 to 19-11-2024$ 1179 
New York City → Java (Jakarta)17-11 to 25-11-2024$ 790 
New York City → Java (Jakarta)02-12 to 09-12-2024$ 819 
New York City → Java (Jakarta)03-12 to 10-12-2024$ 786 
New York City → Sumatra (Medan)13-12 to 20-12-2024$ 1526 
New York City → Java (Jakarta)21-01 to 29-01-2025$ 881 
New York City → Java (Jakarta)02-03 to 09-03-2025$ 837 


When to book your flight New York City - Sumatra (Medan) 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 7 to 8 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-Sumatra (Medan) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Sumatra (Medan), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1102 $, which is a saving of 251 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 7 to 8 months in advance, you will pay the full price (252 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your New York City to Sumatra (Medan) 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-
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1147 $)

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September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1166 $)

October

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1039 $)

November-
December-

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Sumatra (Medan) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $55. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $98 more.



New York City to Sumatra (Medan): 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
November 2024$ 1208
$1179 to $1237
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December 2024$ 1526
$1526 to $1526
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, november and december are cheaper to travel to Sumatra (Medan). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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