Statistics on New York City-Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Abu Dhabi from New York City airport is $ 1083 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 899 (in october) and $ 1404 (in august), which is a saving of $ 185 or a surplus of $ 322 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $635 to $688 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Abu Dhabi before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Abu Dhabi plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Abu Dhabi from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 899, saving $ 185 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1083). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1404).
Flight New York City-Abu Dhabi: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 767 | $ 1050 | fair price |
| February | $ 762 | $ 922 | good price |
| March | $ 722 | $ 929 | good price |
| April | $ 775 | $ 938 | good price |
| May | $ 781 | $ 999 | good price |
| June | $ 943 | $ 1206 | fair price |
| July | $ 1047 | $ 1338 | high price |
| August | $ 1036 | $ 1404 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 746 | $ 948 | good price |
| October | $ 756 | $ 899 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 764 | $ 964 | good price |
| December | $ 971 | $ 1384 | 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 Abu Dhabi
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Abu Dhabi range from $529 to $1640. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $529 to $582), 1% at the maximum price (from $1587 to $1640). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $741 to $794 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Abu Dhabi flight
There are 12 companies that serve New York City from Abu Dhabi airport: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Saudia, Qatar Airways, Fly Play, Royal Jordanian, KLM, Air France, jetBlue, United and norse atlantic airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Etihad Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (51% of the time) on the New York City->Abu Dhabi route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Abu Dhabi flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 437 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Abu Dhabi 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 $57. 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 Abu Dhabi 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 $59. Conversely, departing from Abu Dhabi on a saturday may cost you an additional $53.
Top prices New York City-Abu Dhabi
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Abu Dhabi | 02-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 738 | layover flight with French bee |
| New York City → Abu Dhabi | 11-01 to 24-01-2025 | $ 755 | layover flight with Virgin Atlantic |
| New York City → Abu Dhabi | 24-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 670 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Abu Dhabi | 06-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 852 | direct flight with Etihad Airways |
| New York City → Abu Dhabi | 07-02 to 13-02-2025 | $ 712 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Abu Dhabi | 08-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 851 | direct flight with Etihad Airways |
| New York City → Abu Dhabi | 12-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 842 | direct flight with Etihad Airways |
| New York City → Abu Dhabi | 02-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 852 | direct flight with Etihad Airways |
| New York City → Abu Dhabi | 14-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 851 | direct flight with Etihad Airways |
| New York City → Abu Dhabi | 21-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 851 | direct flight with Etihad Airways |
When to book your flight New York City - Abu Dhabi to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 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-Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi, it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 948 $, which is a saving of 135 $ 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 (158 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Abu Dhabi 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: 957 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1039), 2 to 3 months ($ 995), 3 to 4 months ($ 1028), 4 to 5 months ($ 960), 5 to 6 months ($ 968) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 914), 2 to 3 months ($ 855), 3 to 4 months ($ 813), 4 to 5 months ($ 879), 5 to 6 months ($ 817), 6 to 7 months ($ 893), 8 to 9 months ($ 832), 9 to 10 months ($ 855) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 796 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 928), 2 to 3 months ($ 853), 3 to 4 months ($ 806), 4 to 5 months ($ 803), 5 to 6 months ($ 807), 6 to 7 months ($ 808), 7 to 8 months ($ 869), 9 to 10 months ($ 814) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 794 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 924), 2 to 3 months ($ 925), 3 to 4 months ($ 898), 4 to 5 months ($ 889), 5 to 6 months ($ 867), 6 to 7 months ($ 910), 7 to 8 months ($ 908) |
| May | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 752 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 955), 2 to 3 months ($ 943), 3 to 4 months ($ 930), 4 to 5 months ($ 905), 5 to 6 months ($ 978), 6 to 7 months ($ 871), 7 to 8 months ($ 880), 8 to 9 months ($ 882), 9 to 10 months ($ 845) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 906 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1199), 2 to 3 months ($ 1090), 3 to 4 months ($ 1102), 4 to 5 months ($ 1192), 5 to 6 months ($ 1175), 6 to 7 months ($ 1131), 7 to 8 months ($ 1010), 10 to 11 months ($ 941) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1115 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1230), 2 to 3 months ($ 1312), 3 to 4 months ($ 1208), 4 to 5 months ($ 1235), 5 to 6 months ($ 1289), 6 to 7 months ($ 1270), 7 to 8 months ($ 1215), 8 to 9 months ($ 1155) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1053 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1363), 2 to 3 months ($ 1214), 3 to 4 months ($ 1179), 4 to 5 months ($ 1100), 5 to 6 months ($ 1154), 6 to 7 months ($ 1238), 7 to 8 months ($ 1202), 8 to 9 months ($ 1154), 10 to 11 months ($ 1083) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 822 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 892), 2 to 3 months ($ 898), 3 to 4 months ($ 866), 4 to 5 months ($ 866), 5 to 6 months ($ 874), 7 to 8 months ($ 893), 9 to 10 months ($ 928), 10 to 11 months ($ 831) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 785 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 884), 2 to 3 months ($ 843), 3 to 4 months ($ 807), 4 to 5 months ($ 886), 5 to 6 months ($ 845), 7 to 8 months ($ 869) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 812 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 959), 2 to 3 months ($ 921), 3 to 4 months ($ 904), 4 to 5 months ($ 888), 5 to 6 months ($ 930), 6 to 7 months ($ 928), 8 to 9 months ($ 883), 9 to 10 months ($ 880), 10 to 11 months ($ 885) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1146 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1330), 3 to 4 months ($ 1309), 4 to 5 months ($ 1323), 5 to 6 months ($ 1258), 6 to 7 months ($ 1296), 7 to 8 months ($ 1229), 9 to 10 months ($ 1362), 10 to 11 months ($ 1209) |
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->Abu Dhabi are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $23 more.
New York City to Abu Dhabi: 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 | $ 2182 $1753 to $2475 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2311 $641 to $11046 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1375 $670 to $2384 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 993 $712 to $1628 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 947 $850 to $1517 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1011 $855 to $1478 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1230 $861 to $1523 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1489 $1489 to $1489 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1051 $854 to $1248 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1144 $852 to $1495 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1084 $1080 to $1087 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1081 $1081 to $1081 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july and august are cheaper to travel to Abu Dhabi. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!