Statistics on Dublin-Malawi (Lilongwe) 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 Malawi (Lilongwe) (from: Dublin)
The average price to go to Malawi (Lilongwe) from Dublin airport is $ 1197 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1016 (in may) and $ 1682 (in july), which is a saving of $ 182 or a surplus of $ 486 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $892 to $944 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Malawi (Lilongwe) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Malawi (Lilongwe) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6432 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Malawi (Lilongwe) from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1016, saving $ 182 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1197). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1682).
Flight Dublin-Malawi (Lilongwe): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 965 | $ 1332 | fair price |
| February | $ 947 | $ 1080 | good price |
| March | $ 919 | $ 1047 | good price |
| April | $ 923 | $ 1117 | good price |
| May | $ 843 | $ 1016 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 903 | $ 1094 | good price |
| July | $ 1142 | $ 1682 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1128 | $ 1431 | fair price |
| September | $ 886 | $ 1037 | good price |
| October | $ 959 | $ 1127 | good price |
| November | $ 998 | $ 1135 | good price |
| December | $ 1043 | $ 1262 | fair 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 Dublin to Malawi (Lilongwe)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Malawi (Lilongwe) range from $577 to $1678. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $577 to $630), 1% at the maximum price (from $1626 to $1678). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1154 to $1206 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Malawi flight
There are 13 companies that serve Dublin from Malawi (Lilongwe) airport: Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, SAS, Kenya Airways, KLM, EgyptAir, Air France and Etihad Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 6432 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Dublin->Malawi route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Malawi (Lilongwe) flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $84. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $236.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Malawi (Lilongwe) to Dublin departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $90. Conversely, departing from Malawi (Lilongwe) on a friday may cost you an additional $310.
Top prices Dublin-Malawi (Lilongwe)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Lilongwe | 23-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 1205 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Lilongwe | 24-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 1203 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Lilongwe | 02-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 1098 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Dublin → Lilongwe | 03-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 1184 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Lilongwe | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1468 | layover flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Lilongwe | 05-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 1363 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Dublin → Lilongwe | 06-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 1493 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Dublin → Lilongwe | 08-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 1172 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Dublin → Lilongwe | 18-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 1294 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Dublin → Lilongwe | 12-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 1502 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
When to book your flight Dublin - Malawi (Lilongwe) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 6 to 7 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 Dublin-Malawi flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Malawi (Lilongwe), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1142 $, which is a saving of 55 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 6 to 7 months in advance, you will pay the full price (567 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin to Malawi (Lilongwe) 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1111 $) |
| February | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1038 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1042) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 987 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1027) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1075 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1077) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 977 $) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1067 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1290 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1425), 2 to 3 months ($ 1364), 3 to 4 months ($ 1637), 4 to 5 months ($ 1455) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1274 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1318), 3 to 4 months ($ 1307), 4 to 5 months ($ 1333) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 913 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 963), 5 to 6 months ($ 938) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1090 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1105) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1061 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1129) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1225 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1251) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Malawi are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $38. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $117 more.
Dublin to Malawi (Lilongwe): 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 | $ 1206 $1203 to $1208 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1750 $1098 to $2186 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1707 $1172 to $2996 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1740 $1740 to $1740 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1294 $1294 to $1294 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1722 $1722 to $1722 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1502 $1502 to $1502 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Malawi (Lilongwe).