Statistics on New York City-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: New York City)
The average price to go to Malawi (Lilongwe) from New York City airport is $ 1446 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1260 (in may) and $ 1835 (in july), which is a saving of $ 187 or a surplus of $ 390 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1030 to $1084 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Malawi (Lilongwe) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Malawi (Lilongwe) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3524 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Malawi (Lilongwe) from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1260, saving $ 187 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1446). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1835).
Flight New York City-Malawi (Lilongwe): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1190 | $ 1390 | good price |
| February | $ 1154 | $ 1361 | good price |
| March | $ 1103 | $ 1262 | good price |
| April | $ 1133 | $ 1386 | good price |
| May | $ 1113 | $ 1260 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1436 | $ 1595 | fair price |
| July | $ 1658 | $ 1835 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1532 | $ 1719 | high price |
| September | $ 1156 | $ 1342 | good price |
| October | $ 1130 | $ 1305 | good price |
| November | $ 1093 | $ 1273 | good price |
| December | $ 1286 | $ 1616 | 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 New York City to Malawi (Lilongwe)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Malawi (Lilongwe) range from $867 to $2005. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $867 to $922), 1% at the maximum price (from $1951 to $2005). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1355 to $1409 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Malawi flight
There are 7 companies that serve New York City from Malawi (Lilongwe) airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, United, South African Airways, Qatar Airways, Norwegian and Lufthansa.
Data analysis:
Of the 3524 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (46% of the time) on the New York City->Malawi route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-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 $83. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $71.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Malawi (Lilongwe) 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 $56. Conversely, departing from Malawi (Lilongwe) on a monday may cost you an additional $59.
Top prices New York City-Malawi (Lilongwe)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Lilongwe | 08-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 1081 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| New York City → Lilongwe | 10-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 1072 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| New York City → Lilongwe | 17-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 1155 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| New York City → Lilongwe | 10-07 to 28-07-2025 | $ 1795 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Lilongwe | 05-12 to 13-12-2025 | $ 1288 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
When to book your flight New York City - 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 4 to 5 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-Malawi 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 Malawi (Lilongwe), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1367 $, which is a saving of 79 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (85 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1358 $) |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1331 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1348) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1185 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1201) |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1806 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1667 $) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1228 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1200 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1283) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1196 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1552 $) |
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->Malawi are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $32. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $38 more.
New York City 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 1128 $1072 to $1155 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1795 $1795 to $1795 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1288 $1288 to $1288 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, july and december are cheaper to travel to Malawi (Lilongwe). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!