Statistics on New York City-Moscow 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 Moscow (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Moscow from New York City airport is $ 637 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 540 (in november) and $ 854 (in july), which is a saving of $ 98 or a surplus of $ 217 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $500 to $555 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Moscow before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Moscow plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Moscow from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 540, saving $ 98 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 637). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 854).
Flight New York City-Moscow: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 550 | $ 590 | good price |
| February | $ 521 | $ 550 | good price |
| March | $ 512 | $ 548 | good price |
| April | $ 542 | $ 596 | good price |
| May | $ 573 | $ 648 | fair price |
| June | $ 628 | $ 723 | fair price |
| July | $ 722 | $ 854 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 670 | $ 822 | high price |
| September | $ 538 | $ 572 | good price |
| October | $ 514 | $ 545 | good price |
| November | $ 504 | $ 540 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 556 | $ 655 | 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 Moscow
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Moscow range from $388 to $1110. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $389 to $444), 1% at the maximum price (from $1054 to $1110). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $500 to $555 (29% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Moscow flight
There are 11 companies that serve New York City from Moscow airport: Aeroflot, Finnair, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, KLM, LOT, TAP, United, Air France, Norwegian and Austrian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Aeroflot was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (38% of the time) on the New York City->Moscow route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Moscow flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 121 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Moscow 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 $20. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $25.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Moscow to New York City departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $15. Conversely, departing from Moscow on a thursday may cost you an additional $24.
When to book your flight New York City - Moscow to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 11 to 12 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 5 to 6 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-Moscow 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 Moscow, it is recommended to buy it 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 581 $, which is a saving of 56 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance, you will pay the full price (40 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Moscow 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 477 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 584), 2 to 3 months ($ 566), 3 to 4 months ($ 551), 4 to 5 months ($ 522), 5 to 6 months ($ 556) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 467 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 548), 3 to 4 months ($ 542), 4 to 5 months ($ 515), 5 to 6 months ($ 502), 6 to 7 months ($ 479) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 459 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 544), 5 to 6 months ($ 511), 6 to 7 months ($ 521), 7 to 8 months ($ 481) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 524 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 575), 4 to 5 months ($ 581), 5 to 6 months ($ 586), 7 to 8 months ($ 532), 8 to 9 months ($ 541), 9 to 10 months ($ 538) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 527 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 621), 2 to 3 months ($ 617), 4 to 5 months ($ 638), 5 to 6 months ($ 613), 6 to 7 months ($ 582), 8 to 9 months ($ 534), 10 to 11 months ($ 547) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 553 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 680), 2 to 3 months ($ 675), 6 to 7 months ($ 684), 7 to 8 months ($ 657), 8 to 9 months ($ 621), 9 to 10 months ($ 604) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 656 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 841), 3 to 4 months ($ 835), 7 to 8 months ($ 820), 8 to 9 months ($ 722) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 740 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 807), 1 to 2 months ($ 781), 8 to 9 months ($ 791) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 560 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 565), 2 to 3 months ($ 568), 3 to 4 months ($ 565) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 523 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 537), 3 to 4 months ($ 535), 5 to 6 months ($ 545), 6 to 7 months ($ 537), 7 to 8 months ($ 543) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 454 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 523), 2 to 3 months ($ 500), 3 to 4 months ($ 512), 5 to 6 months ($ 519) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 526 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 636), 2 to 3 months ($ 608), 3 to 4 months ($ 600), 4 to 5 months ($ 570), 5 to 6 months ($ 545), 9 to 10 months ($ 588), 10 to 11 months ($ 648) |
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->Moscow are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $9 more.