Statistics on New York City-Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Ulaanbaatar from New York City airport is $ 1300 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1037 (in april) and $ 1762 (in august), which is a saving of $ 263 or a surplus of $ 463 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $791 to $843 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Ulaanbaatar before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Ulaanbaatar plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 18396 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ulaanbaatar from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1037, saving $ 263 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1300). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1762).
Flight New York City-Ulaanbaatar: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1012 | $ 1153 | good price |
| February | $ 901 | $ 1077 | good price |
| March | $ 862 | $ 1074 | good price |
| April | $ 846 | $ 1037 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 976 | $ 1165 | good price |
| June | $ 1306 | $ 1558 | high price |
| July | $ 1440 | $ 1751 | high price |
| August | $ 1491 | $ 1762 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1069 | $ 1309 | fair price |
| October | $ 961 | $ 1191 | good price |
| November | $ 921 | $ 1162 | good price |
| December | $ 1071 | $ 1348 | 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 Ulaanbaatar
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Ulaanbaatar range from $685 to $1950. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $685 to $738), 1% at the maximum price (from $1897 to $1950). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $791 to $843 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Ulaanbaatar flight
There are 15 companies that serve New York City from Ulaanbaatar airport: Turkish Airlines, Air China, Aeroflot, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways, Finnair, Norwegian, Delta, jetBlue, norse atlantic airways, United and Etihad Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 18396 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (28% of the time) on the New York City->Ulaanbaatar route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Ulaanbaatar 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 $134. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $89.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Ulaanbaatar 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 $143. Conversely, departing from Ulaanbaatar on a friday may cost you an additional $102.
Top prices New York City-Ulaanbaatar
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Ulaanbaatar | 01-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 997 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Ulaanbaatar | 14-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 939 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Ulaanbaatar | 16-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 1025 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Ulaanbaatar | 23-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 1041 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Ulaanbaatar | 04-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 913 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Ulaanbaatar | 09-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 947 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Ulaanbaatar | 20-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 1036 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Ulaanbaatar | 03-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 1057 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Ulaanbaatar | 12-09 to 27-09-2025 | $ 1111 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Ulaanbaatar | 13-09 to 27-09-2025 | $ 1129 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Ulaanbaatar to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 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-Ulaanbaatar flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Ulaanbaatar, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1170 $, which is a saving of 130 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (276 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Ulaanbaatar 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: 1059 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1123), 4 to 5 months ($ 1091), 5 to 6 months ($ 1083) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 987 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1066), 3 to 4 months ($ 1064), 6 to 7 months ($ 987) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 953 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 994), 4 to 5 months ($ 1069), 6 to 7 months ($ 965), 7 to 8 months ($ 988) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 890 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 977), 4 to 5 months ($ 998), 5 to 6 months ($ 1030), 6 to 7 months ($ 930), 7 to 8 months ($ 902) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1037 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1077), 3 to 4 months ($ 1052), 5 to 6 months ($ 1091) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1304 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1477), 3 to 4 months ($ 1348), 5 to 6 months ($ 1375) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1556 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1678), 5 to 6 months ($ 1568), 6 to 7 months ($ 1593) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1524 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1704), 3 to 4 months ($ 1725), 4 to 5 months ($ 1573) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1137 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1197), 2 to 3 months ($ 1239), 3 to 4 months ($ 1282) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1018 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1164), 3 to 4 months ($ 1188) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1040 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1158), 3 to 4 months ($ 1077) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1246 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1292), 4 to 5 months ($ 1277) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Ulaanbaatar are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $67 more.
New York City to Ulaanbaatar: 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 | $ 1893 $1893 to $1893 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1642 $997 to $2442 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1432 $939 to $2005 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1481 $1481 to $1481 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1020 $913 to $1274 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1235 $1036 to $1346 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1244 $1057 to $1429 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 2161 $2144 to $2179 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1771 $1771 to $1771 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1894 $1894 to $1894 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1124 $1111 to $1129 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1162 $1162 to $1162 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, march, september and october are cheaper to travel to Ulaanbaatar. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!