Statistics on New York City-Saint Lucia (Castries) 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 Saint Lucia (Castries) (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Saint Lucia (Castries) from New York City airport is $ 739 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 574 (in september) and $ 962 (in december), which is a saving of $ 166 or a surplus of $ 224 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $502 to $558 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Saint Lucia (Castries) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Saint Lucia (Castries) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Saint Lucia (Castries) from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 574, saving $ 166 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 739). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 962).
Flight New York City-Saint Lucia (Castries): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 449 | $ 575 | good price |
| February | $ 544 | $ 856 | high price |
| March | $ 555 | $ 740 | fair price |
| April | $ 643 | $ 868 | high price |
| May | $ 565 | $ 721 | fair price |
| June | $ 487 | $ 659 | good price |
| July | $ 653 | $ 839 | fair price |
| August | $ 572 | $ 738 | fair price |
| September | $ 456 | $ 574 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 521 | $ 672 | good price |
| November | $ 520 | $ 656 | good price |
| December | $ 641 | $ 962 the most expensive | 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 Saint Lucia (Castries)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Saint Lucia (Castries) range from $335 to $1339. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $335 to $391), 1% at the maximum price (from $1283 to $1339). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $502 to $558 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Saint Lucia flight
There are 7 companies that serve New York City from Saint Lucia (Castries) airport: jetBlue, Caribbean Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, United, Iberia and Delta.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, jetBlue was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (74% of the time) on the New York City->Saint Lucia route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Saint Lucia (Castries) flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 2.2 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Saint Lucia (Castries) 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 $41. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $37.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Saint Lucia (Castries) 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 $68. Conversely, departing from Saint Lucia (Castries) on a saturday may cost you an additional $76.
Top prices New York City-Saint Lucia (Castries)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Castries | 22-10 to 28-10-2024 | $ 381 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → Castries | 09-11 to 17-11-2024 | $ 381 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → Castries | 15-11 to 19-11-2024 | $ 330 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| New York City → Castries | 16-11 to 23-11-2024 | $ 326 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| New York City → Castries | 20-11 to 24-11-2024 | $ 381 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → Castries | 22-11 to 27-11-2024 | $ 381 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → Castries | 04-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 381 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → Castries | 11-01 to 18-01-2025 | $ 351 | direct flight with American Airlines |
| New York City → Castries | 20-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 342 | layover flight with American Airlines |
| New York City → Castries | 09-05 to 14-05-2025 | $ 372 | layover flight with Finnair |
When to book your flight New York City - Saint Lucia (Castries) 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-Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia (Castries), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 663 $, which is a saving of 76 $ 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 (300 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Saint Lucia (Castries) 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: 470 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 531), 4 to 5 months ($ 567) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 641 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 846), 3 to 4 months ($ 748), 4 to 5 months ($ 804) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 640 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 708), 4 to 5 months ($ 682), 5 to 6 months ($ 719), 6 to 7 months ($ 734), 7 to 8 months ($ 693), 8 to 9 months ($ 718), 9 to 10 months ($ 698), 10 to 11 months ($ 688) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 712 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 839), 2 to 3 months ($ 826), 3 to 4 months ($ 852), 4 to 5 months ($ 866) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 665 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 690), 6 to 7 months ($ 669), 7 to 8 months ($ 685), 8 to 9 months ($ 681) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 638 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 644), 1 to 2 months ($ 651), 3 to 4 months ($ 641), 9 to 10 months ($ 650) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 729 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 836), 5 to 6 months ($ 812), 7 to 8 months ($ 805), 8 to 9 months ($ 834), 9 to 10 months ($ 783) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 624 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 693), 8 to 9 months ($ 678), 9 to 10 months ($ 691) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 504 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 535), 3 to 4 months ($ 522), 4 to 5 months ($ 574), 5 to 6 months ($ 529), 9 to 10 months ($ 510) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 591 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 621), 3 to 4 months ($ 617), 4 to 5 months ($ 603), 5 to 6 months ($ 641), 6 to 7 months ($ 657), 8 to 9 months ($ 615) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 583 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 631), 2 to 3 months ($ 616), 3 to 4 months ($ 646), 4 to 5 months ($ 634), 5 to 6 months ($ 642) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 746 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 840), 2 to 3 months ($ 864) |
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->Saint Lucia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $8 more.
New York City to Saint Lucia (Castries): 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $ 554 $381 to $1280 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 408 $325 to $710 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 772 $326 to $1672 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 530 $331 to $692 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 779 $342 to $1981 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 549 $376 to $951 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 778 $489 to $1875 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 621 $372 to $732 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 587 $543 to $634 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 647 $461 to $969 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 786 $685 to $825 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, october, november, december, january, february, march, april, may, june and july are cheaper to travel to Saint Lucia (Castries). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!