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 $ 1131 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 931 (in october) and $ 1459 (in december), which is a saving of $ 200 or a surplus of $ 329 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $756 to $810 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 931, saving $ 200 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1131). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1459).

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$ 834 $ 1133 fair price
February$ 791 $ 1002 good price
March$ 792 $ 980 good price
April$ 796 $ 978 good price
May$ 799 $ 1045 good price
June$ 963 $ 1241 fair price
July$ 1070 $ 1370 high price
August$ 1057 $ 1436 high price
September$ 761 $ 977 good price
October$ 769 $ 931 very good price
November$ 786 $ 1014 good price
December$ 1020 $ 1459 very 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

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from New York City to Abu Dhabi range from $540 to $1673. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $540 to $594), 1% at the maximum price (from $1619 to $1673). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $756 to $810 (8% 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, Saudia, Qatar Airways, Fly Play, Royal Jordanian, Lufthansa, norse atlantic airways, jetBlue, Air France, United and norse atlantic airways (uk).

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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 (55% of the time) on the New York City->Abu Dhabi route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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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 $ 462 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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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 $60. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $46.

Which day of the week to come back?

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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 $51. Conversely, departing from Abu Dhabi on a saturday may cost you an additional $51.

Top prices New York City-Abu Dhabi

Round tripDatesPrice
New York City → Abu Dhabi03-04 to 10-04-2025$ 730 
New York City → Abu Dhabi15-04 to 29-04-2025$ 827 
New York City → Abu Dhabi01-05 to 05-05-2025$ 822 
New York City → Abu Dhabi06-05 to 21-05-2025$ 826 
New York City → Abu Dhabi07-05 to 21-05-2025$ 826 
New York City → Abu Dhabi11-05 to 18-05-2025$ 762 
New York City → Abu Dhabi13-05 to 20-05-2025$ 756 
New York City → Abu Dhabi14-05 to 21-05-2025$ 702 
New York City → Abu Dhabi09-06 to 16-06-2025$ 822 
New York City → Abu Dhabi18-08 to 29-08-2025$ 827 

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 7 to 8 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-Abu Dhabi flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Abu Dhabi, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 989 $, which is a saving of 142 $ 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 (223 $ 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: 976 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1107), 2 to 3 months ($ 1075), 3 to 4 months ($ 1120), 4 to 5 months ($ 1061), 5 to 6 months ($ 1020), 8 to 9 months ($ 1131), 9 to 10 months ($ 1087)
February

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 813 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 983), 2 to 3 months ($ 896), 3 to 4 months ($ 861), 4 to 5 months ($ 980), 5 to 6 months ($ 904), 6 to 7 months ($ 946), 8 to 9 months ($ 849), 9 to 10 months ($ 873)
March

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 812 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 974), 2 to 3 months ($ 898), 3 to 4 months ($ 843), 4 to 5 months ($ 847), 5 to 6 months ($ 871), 6 to 7 months ($ 884), 7 to 8 months ($ 910), 9 to 10 months ($ 830)
April

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 810 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 978), 3 to 4 months ($ 918), 4 to 5 months ($ 929), 5 to 6 months ($ 878), 6 to 7 months ($ 935), 7 to 8 months ($ 919), 8 to 9 months ($ 978)
May

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 767 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 974), 2 to 3 months ($ 1026), 3 to 4 months ($ 1019), 4 to 5 months ($ 964), 6 to 7 months ($ 917), 7 to 8 months ($ 905), 8 to 9 months ($ 905), 9 to 10 months ($ 860)
June

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 956 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1223), 2 to 3 months ($ 1112), 3 to 4 months ($ 1170), 4 to 5 months ($ 1235), 5 to 6 months ($ 1219), 6 to 7 months ($ 1189), 7 to 8 months ($ 1042), 10 to 11 months ($ 960)
July

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1145 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1255), 2 to 3 months ($ 1339), 3 to 4 months ($ 1232), 4 to 5 months ($ 1328), 5 to 6 months ($ 1325), 6 to 7 months ($ 1288), 7 to 8 months ($ 1232), 8 to 9 months ($ 1184)
August

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1078 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1391), 2 to 3 months ($ 1238), 3 to 4 months ($ 1203), 4 to 5 months ($ 1122), 5 to 6 months ($ 1229), 6 to 7 months ($ 1285), 7 to 8 months ($ 1240), 8 to 9 months ($ 1164), 10 to 11 months ($ 1107)
September

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 869 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 911), 2 to 3 months ($ 916), 3 to 4 months ($ 883), 4 to 5 months ($ 883), 5 to 6 months ($ 892), 6 to 7 months ($ 886), 7 to 8 months ($ 917), 9 to 10 months ($ 971)
October

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 801 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 906), 2 to 3 months ($ 862), 3 to 4 months ($ 823), 4 to 5 months ($ 904), 5 to 6 months ($ 862), 7 to 8 months ($ 892)
November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 828 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 972), 3 to 4 months ($ 927), 4 to 5 months ($ 906), 5 to 6 months ($ 949), 6 to 7 months ($ 947), 8 to 9 months ($ 906), 9 to 10 months ($ 901), 10 to 11 months ($ 904)
December

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1169 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1446), 3 to 4 months ($ 1384), 4 to 5 months ($ 1359), 5 to 6 months ($ 1284), 6 to 7 months ($ 1323), 7 to 8 months ($ 1254), 9 to 10 months ($ 1394), 10 to 11 months ($ 1339)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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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 $17. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $31 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
April 2025$ 1383
$710 to $2355		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1291
$666 to $5954		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1490
$800 to $2704		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1584
$924 to $2699		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1255
$827 to $1523		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1167
$866 to $1741		Find a flight
October 2025$ 842
$830 to $866		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1453
$983 to $2294		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1891
$1247 to $2439		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1486
$849 to $2298		Find a flight
February 2026$ 869
$860 to $883		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, august, october and february are cheaper to travel to Abu Dhabi. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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