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$274+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Palermo (PMO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — PMO
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$573
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$274
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$940

Good round-trip deal

$1,029 or less

Good one-way deal

$675 or less
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Cheapest flights from New York to Palermo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Palermo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:50 pmEWR - PMO
2 stops16h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/65:55 pmPMO - EWR
2 stops49h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$496
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1811:00 pmEWR - PMO
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/279:00 amPMO - EWR
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$545
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1410:50 pmEWR - PMO
2 stops14h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 10/223:10 pmPMO - EWR
2 stops35h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/29$660
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:25 pmJFK - PMO
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/133:00 pmPMO - JFK
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$662
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:55 pmJFK - PMO
1 stop16h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/135:55 pmPMO - JFK
2 stops51h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$666
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:40 pmJFK - PMO
1 stop15h 30mVueling
Thu 9/410:00 pmPMO - JFK
1 stop29h 40mVueling
Deal found 4/29$670
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2711:40 pmJFK - PMO
1 stop16h 45mIberia
Tue 9/302:40 pmPMO - JFK
1 stop13h 00mIberia
Deal found 4/29$682
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:50 pmJFK - PMO
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/319:35 amPMO - JFK
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$694
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/510:05 pmJFK - PMO
2 stops15h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 10/167:20 amPMO - JFK
2 stops18h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/28$730
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/175:40 pmJFK - PMO
1 stop14h 00mITA Airways
Tue 9/306:10 amPMO - JFK
1 stop13h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 4/29$747
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3012:30 amEWR - PMO
1 stop25h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/117:15 pmPMO - EWR
1 stop33h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$752
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/17:15 pmSWF - PMO
2 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/311:10 amPMO - SWF
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$895

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Palermo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Palermo that are best for you.

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NewarkPalermo

EWR - PMO

EWRPMO

Newark

Sun 6/29

6:50 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Palermo Punta Raisi

Sat 8/30

5:55 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops49h 20m

$573

New YorkPalermo

JFK - PMO

JFKPMO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/6

8:25 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Palermo Punta Raisi

Tue 5/13

3:00 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 25m

$662

New YorkPalermo

JFK - PMO

JFKPMO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/3

6:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Palermo Punta Raisi

Sun 7/20

7:35 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$663

NewarkPalermo

EWR - PMO

EWRPMO

Newark

Mon 5/26

11:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Palermo Punta Raisi

Thu 6/5

7:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$675

New YorkPalermo

JFK - PMO

JFKPMO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/7

7:50 pm-8:20 am

1 stop30h 30m

Palermo Punta Raisi

Wed 5/14

7:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$698

New YorkPalermo

JFK - PMO

JFKPMO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/6

1:10 pm-9:20 am

2 stops14h 10m

Palermo Punta Raisi

Mon 5/19

12:15 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$830

New YorkPalermo

JFK - PMO

JFKPMO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

11:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Palermo Punta Raisi

Thu 6/12

2:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$838

NewarkPalermo

EWR - PMO

EWRPMO

Newark

Sat 5/3

12:30 am-8:20 am

1 stop25h 50m

Palermo Punta Raisi

Sun 5/11

7:15 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$884

New WindsorPalermo

SWF - PMO

SWFPMO

New Windsor Stewart

Sun 6/22

7:15 pm-10:00 am

3 stops32h 45m

Palermo Punta Raisi

Sun 7/6

6:05 am-6:05 pm

3 stops42h 00m

$982

New YorkPalermo

LGA - PMO

LGAPMO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/1

8:15 pm-10:40 am

2 stops32h 25m

Palermo Punta Raisi

Thu 8/28

11:25 am-7:31 pm

2 stops38h 06m

$1,112

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Palermo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Palermo flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New York-Palermo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Palermo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Palermo flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Palermo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Palermo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Palermo from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Palermo

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Palermo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Palermo. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Palermo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Palermo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Palermo (average of $758). Flying from New York to Palermo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,235). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to PMO?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Palermo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Palermo at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Palermo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Palermo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Palermo flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Palermo by month

Plan your trip to Palermo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Palermo ranges from 0.2 - 3.9 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Palermo when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Palermo by month

Plan your trip to Palermo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Palermo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Palermo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palermo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Palermo. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Palermo, such as Neos Air, Delta and Austrian Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Neos Air
8.3
Very good
44 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2023

VRN - SSH

I have never used this airline and was pleasantly surprised, meal and drinks included in the price, I didn't have luggage and I'm assuming that was in the price as well. Staff were great and I would not hesitate to use this airline in the future. Overall a great experience 😁
Neos Air
8.3
Very good
44 reviews
Neos Air
8.3
Very good
44 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2023

VRN - SSH

I have never used this airline and was pleasantly surprised, meal and drinks included in the price, I didn't have luggage and I'm assuming that was in the price as well. Staff were great and I would not hesitate to use this airline in the future. Overall a great experience 😁
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Neos Air
8.3
Very good
44 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2023

VRN - SSH

I have never used this airline and was pleasantly surprised, meal and drinks included in the price, I didn't have luggage and I'm assuming that was in the price as well. Staff were great and I would not hesitate to use this airline in the future. Overall a great experience 😁
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Neos Air
8.3
Very good
44 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2023

VRN - SSH

I have never used this airline and was pleasantly surprised, meal and drinks included in the price, I didn't have luggage and I'm assuming that was in the price as well. Staff were great and I would not hesitate to use this airline in the future. Overall a great experience 😁
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Neos Air
8.3
Very good
44 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2023

VRN - SSH

I have never used this airline and was pleasantly surprised, meal and drinks included in the price, I didn't have luggage and I'm assuming that was in the price as well. Staff were great and I would not hesitate to use this airline in the future. Overall a great experience 😁
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Neos Air
8.3
Very good
44 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2023

VRN - SSH

I have never used this airline and was pleasantly surprised, meal and drinks included in the price, I didn't have luggage and I'm assuming that was in the price as well. Staff were great and I would not hesitate to use this airline in the future. Overall a great experience 😁

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Palermo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Palermo from New York?

    Located just 15.2 mi from the city center, Palermo Punta Raisi is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Palermo from New York. Booking flights from New York to Punta Raisi (PMO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from New York from 13 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Palermo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $573, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from New York to Palermo and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $698 and $746, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Palermo one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Palermo are Vueling ($330), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($454), and Scandinavian Airlines ($463).

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Palermo?

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Palermo Punta Raisi or New York LaGuardia - Palermo Punta Raisi, Newark - Palermo Punta Raisi is the most popular route from New York to Palermo.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Palermo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $606. While the most popular route (Newark - Palermo Punta Raisi) can be booked for $500 on average our data indicates $1,236 when flying from New York to Palermo.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Palermo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Palermo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Palermo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Palermo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Palermo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Palermo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Palermo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Palermo (average of $758). Flying from New York to Palermo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,235). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from New York to Palermo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to Palermo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LEVELCheapest$454Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$469Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$495Average$1,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$537Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$562Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
VuelingCheapest$623Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$682Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Neos AirCheapest$697Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$816Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$883Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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