Statistics on New York City-Alicante 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 Alicante (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Alicante from New York City airport is $ 790 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 545 (in february) and $ 1075 (in august), which is a saving of $ 245 or a surplus of $ 285 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $486 to $540 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Alicante before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Alicante plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Alicante from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 545, saving $ 245 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 790). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1075).
Flight New York City-Alicante: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 490 | $ 651 | good price |
| February | $ 472 | $ 545 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 524 | $ 642 | good price |
| April | $ 558 | $ 655 | good price |
| May | $ 624 | $ 742 | fair price |
| June | $ 838 | $ 1014 | high price |
| July | $ 895 | $ 1060 | high price |
| August | $ 863 | $ 1075 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 610 | $ 717 | good price |
| October | $ 554 | $ 698 | good price |
| November | $ 566 | $ 678 | good price |
| December | $ 717 | $ 1003 | 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 Alicante
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Alicante range from $378 to $1403. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $378 to $432), 1% at the maximum price (from $1349 to $1403). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $486 to $540 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Alicante flight
There are 10 companies that serve New York City from Alicante airport: Level, SAS, TAP, Fly Play, norse atlantic airways, norse atlantic airways (uk), Iberia, Air Europa, British Airways and Finnair.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Level was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the New York City->Alicante route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Alicante 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 $60. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $73.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Alicante 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 $45. Conversely, departing from Alicante on a thursday may cost you an additional $38.
Top prices New York City-Alicante
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Alicante | 16-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 426 | layover flight with SAS |
| New York City → Alicante | 12-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 441 | layover flight with SAS |
| New York City → Alicante | 18-08 to 24-08-2025 | $ 420 | layover flight with SAS |
| New York City → Alicante | 01-09 to 08-09-2025 | $ 428 | layover flight with SAS |
| New York City → Alicante | 02-09 to 09-09-2025 | $ 429 | layover flight with SAS |
| New York City → Alicante | 03-09 to 10-09-2025 | $ 434 | layover flight with SAS |
| New York City → Alicante | 08-09 to 15-09-2025 | $ 434 | layover flight with SAS |
| New York City → Alicante | 09-09 to 16-09-2025 | $ 428 | layover flight with SAS |
| New York City → Alicante | 21-09 to 28-09-2025 | $ 441 | layover flight with SAS |
| New York City → Alicante | 13-11 to 17-11-2025 | $ 445 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
When to book your flight New York City - Alicante to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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-Alicante 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 Alicante, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 723 $, which is a saving of 67 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (141 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Alicante 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: 585 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 627), 1 to 2 months ($ 641), 3 to 4 months ($ 637) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 512 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 516), 3 to 4 months ($ 530), 4 to 5 months ($ 530), 6 to 7 months ($ 528), 7 to 8 months ($ 525) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 538 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 633), 2 to 3 months ($ 599), 3 to 4 months ($ 628), 5 to 6 months ($ 557) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 540 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 652), 3 to 4 months ($ 591), 4 to 5 months ($ 630), 5 to 6 months ($ 647), 6 to 7 months ($ 639), 7 to 8 months ($ 622), 8 to 9 months ($ 609) |
| May | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 601 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 665), 4 to 5 months ($ 673), 5 to 6 months ($ 682), 7 to 8 months ($ 730), 8 to 9 months ($ 611) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 842 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 932), 3 to 4 months ($ 945), 4 to 5 months ($ 912), 5 to 6 months ($ 1003), 8 to 9 months ($ 944), 9 to 10 months ($ 899) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 918 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 997), 5 to 6 months ($ 957), 6 to 7 months ($ 950), 7 to 8 months ($ 1041), 8 to 9 months ($ 1045), 9 to 10 months ($ 1032), 11 to 12 months ($ 1033) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 860 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 936), 2 to 3 months ($ 968), 3 to 4 months ($ 972), 4 to 5 months ($ 911), 5 to 6 months ($ 894), 7 to 8 months ($ 1000), 10 to 11 months ($ 1034) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 603 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 697), 2 to 3 months ($ 715), 3 to 4 months ($ 666), 4 to 5 months ($ 635), 5 to 6 months ($ 607), 6 to 7 months ($ 640), 8 to 9 months ($ 683) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 497 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 698), 4 to 5 months ($ 635), 5 to 6 months ($ 581), 6 to 7 months ($ 593), 7 to 8 months ($ 564), 8 to 9 months ($ 534), 9 to 10 months ($ 552) |
| November | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 505 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 659), 5 to 6 months ($ 634), 6 to 7 months ($ 585), 7 to 8 months ($ 573), 8 to 9 months ($ 543) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 839 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 872), 2 to 3 months ($ 970), 5 to 6 months ($ 964), 6 to 7 months ($ 918), 8 to 9 months ($ 861), 9 to 10 months ($ 993) |
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->Alicante are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $7 more.
New York City to Alicante: 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 | $ 647 $426 to $901 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 510 $413 to $771 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 687 $580 to $819 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 728 $613 to $873 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 636 $420 to $886 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 497 $428 to $663 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 530 $511 to $544 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 515 $445 to $626 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october and november are cheaper to travel to Alicante. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!