Statistics on New York City-Lusaka 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 Lusaka (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Lusaka from New York City airport is $ 1285 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1095 (in february) and $ 1578 (in july), which is a saving of $ 190 or a surplus of $ 293 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $990 to $1042 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Lusaka before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Lusaka plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 7511 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Lusaka from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1095, saving $ 190 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1285). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1578).
Flight New York City-Lusaka: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1049 | $ 1240 | fair price |
| February | $ 931 | $ 1095 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 961 | $ 1100 | good price |
| April | $ 1010 | $ 1383 | fair price |
| May | $ 986 | $ 1189 | good price |
| June | $ 1306 | $ 1476 | high price |
| July | $ 1405 | $ 1578 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1332 | $ 1519 | high price |
| September | $ 1045 | $ 1157 | good price |
| October | $ 998 | $ 1159 | good price |
| November | $ 995 | $ 1115 | good price |
| December | $ 1177 | $ 1408 | 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 Lusaka
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Lusaka range from $781 to $1876. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $782 to $834), 1% at the maximum price (from $1824 to $1876). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $990 to $1042 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Lusaka flight
There are 9 companies that serve New York City from Lusaka airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, United, South African Airways, Norwegian and Lufthansa.
Data analysis:
Of the 7511 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (39% of the time) on the New York City->Lusaka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Lusaka flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $74. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $144.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Lusaka to New York City departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $50. Conversely, departing from Lusaka on a wednesday may cost you an additional $49.
Top prices New York City-Lusaka
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Lusaka | 04-12 to 15-12-2024 | $ 1205 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Lusaka | 07-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 1138 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Lusaka | 05-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 913 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Lusaka | 20-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 865 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Lusaka | 06-03 to 13-03-2025 | $ 1075 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| New York City → Lusaka | 11-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 1051 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Lusaka | 01-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 1199 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| New York City → Lusaka | 03-06 to 24-06-2025 | $ 1193 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| New York City → Lusaka | 01-09 to 13-09-2025 | $ 1194 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| New York City → Lusaka | 02-10 to 08-10-2025 | $ 968 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Lusaka to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 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-Lusaka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Lusaka, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1216 $, which is a saving of 69 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (582 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Lusaka 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 | - |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1076 $) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1049 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1082), 3 to 4 months ($ 1098) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1104 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1252), 1 to 2 months ($ 1135), 2 to 3 months ($ 1145) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1179 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1185) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1412 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1475), 2 to 3 months ($ 1413) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1541 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1557), 4 to 5 months ($ 1566) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1426 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1471), 3 to 4 months ($ 1434) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1147 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1090 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1131) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1052 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1105), 2 to 3 months ($ 1083) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1340 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1366) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Lusaka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $16 more.
New York City to Lusaka: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1901 $1138 to $3060 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1522 $1304 to $1874 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 889 $865 to $913 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1075 $1075 to $1075 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1051 $1051 to $1051 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1197 $1193 to $1199 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1528 $1490 to $1564 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1194 $1194 to $1194 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 968 $968 to $968 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, april, june, july and october are cheaper to travel to Lusaka. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!