Statistics on New York City-Palermo 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 Palermo (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Palermo from New York City airport is $ 752 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 593 (in february) and $ 1026 (in july), which is a saving of $ 160 or a surplus of $ 274 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $527 to $580 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Palermo before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Palermo plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Palermo from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 593, saving $ 160 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 752). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1026).
Flight New York City-Palermo: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 520 | $ 652 | good price |
| February | $ 522 | $ 593 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 538 | $ 621 | good price |
| April | $ 615 | $ 703 | good price |
| May | $ 614 | $ 752 | fair price |
| June | $ 734 | $ 890 | fair price |
| July | $ 871 | $ 1026 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 779 | $ 929 | high price |
| September | $ 571 | $ 662 | good price |
| October | $ 533 | $ 607 | good price |
| November | $ 537 | $ 633 | good price |
| December | $ 685 | $ 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 Palermo
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Palermo range from $369 to $1212. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $369 to $422), 1% at the maximum price (from $1159 to $1212). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $527 to $580 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Palermo flight
There are 12 companies that serve New York City from Palermo airport: norse atlantic airways, Level, norse atlantic airways (uk), Fly Play, TAP, French bee, Neos, SAS, Turkish Airlines, Ita Airways, Vueling Airlines and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, norse atlantic airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the New York City->Palermo route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Palermo 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 $40. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $50.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Palermo 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 $43. Conversely, departing from Palermo on a saturday may cost you an additional $35.
Top prices New York City-Palermo
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Palermo | 01-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 524 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Palermo | 13-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 454 | layover flight with Neos |
| New York City → Palermo | 22-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 536 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Palermo | 05-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 523 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Palermo | 07-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 528 | layover flight with Autres compagnies |
| New York City → Palermo | 12-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 525 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Palermo | 21-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 467 | layover flight with Autres compagnies |
| New York City → Palermo | 15-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 521 | layover flight with Neos |
| New York City → Palermo | 04-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 495 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Palermo | 03-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 530 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
When to book your flight New York City - Palermo to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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-Palermo flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Palermo, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 705 $, which is a saving of 47 $ 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 (334 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Palermo 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: 575 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 585), 7 to 8 months ($ 620) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 527 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 541), 3 to 4 months ($ 566), 4 to 5 months ($ 569), 5 to 6 months ($ 573), 6 to 7 months ($ 556), 7 to 8 months ($ 587) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 563 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 586), 2 to 3 months ($ 616), 3 to 4 months ($ 607), 4 to 5 months ($ 591), 5 to 6 months ($ 573), 8 to 9 months ($ 596), 9 to 10 months ($ 613) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 633 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 678), 1 to 2 months ($ 693), 2 to 3 months ($ 661), 3 to 4 months ($ 639), 8 to 9 months ($ 644), 10 to 11 months ($ 695) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 664 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 690), 5 to 6 months ($ 713), 8 to 9 months ($ 749), 9 to 10 months ($ 685), 10 to 11 months ($ 711) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 752 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 818), 3 to 4 months ($ 890), 5 to 6 months ($ 819), 11 to 12 months ($ 889) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 895 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 951), 3 to 4 months ($ 1014), 7 to 8 months ($ 1018) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 809 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 812), 3 to 4 months ($ 901), 6 to 7 months ($ 913) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 609 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 617), 2 to 3 months ($ 613), 3 to 4 months ($ 621), 4 to 5 months ($ 650), 6 to 7 months ($ 654), 8 to 9 months ($ 641) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 554 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 605), 3 to 4 months ($ 564), 4 to 5 months ($ 577), 5 to 6 months ($ 593), 6 to 7 months ($ 607), 8 to 9 months ($ 579), 9 to 10 months ($ 580) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 588 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 625), 2 to 3 months ($ 602), 5 to 6 months ($ 608), 7 to 8 months ($ 625) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 814 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 863), 6 to 7 months ($ 914), 7 to 8 months ($ 848), 9 to 10 months ($ 884) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Palermo are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $6 more.
New York City to Palermo: 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 | $ 1307 $784 to $2000 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1654 $507 to $4187 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 874 $454 to $1720 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 579 $434 to $805 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 619 $490 to $1036 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 759 $495 to $1073 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 804 $530 to $2929 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 870 $641 to $1541 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 831 $735 to $948 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 854 $701 to $1325 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 773 $539 to $1441 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 623 $556 to $794 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Palermo. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!