Statistics on New York City-Penang 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 Penang (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Penang from New York City airport is $ 1356 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1178 (in february) and $ 1709 (in july), which is a saving of $ 178 or a surplus of $ 354 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1024 to $1078 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Penang before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Penang plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2621 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Penang from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1178, saving $ 178 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1356). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1709).
Flight New York City-Penang: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1083 | $ 1323 | fair price |
| February | $ 1079 | $ 1178 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1064 | $ 1199 | good price |
| April | $ 1045 | $ 1179 | good price |
| May | $ 1049 | $ 1244 | good price |
| June | $ 1313 | $ 1584 | fair price |
| July | $ 1510 | $ 1709 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1389 | $ 1625 | high price |
| September | $ 1044 | $ 1199 | good price |
| October | $ 1078 | $ 1244 | good price |
| November | $ 1062 | $ 1196 | good price |
| December | $ 1218 | $ 1587 | 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 Penang
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Penang range from $862 to $1939. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $862 to $916), 1% at the maximum price (from $1886 to $1939). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1024 to $1078 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Penang flight
There are 12 companies that serve New York City from Penang airport: Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Saudia, Etihad Airways, ANA, Malaysia Airlines, Air India and China Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 2621 flights analyzed in previous years, Singapore Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the New York City->Penang route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Penang 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 $95. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $80.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Penang to New York City departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $64. Conversely, departing from Penang on a friday may cost you an additional $79.
Top prices New York City-Penang
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Penang | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 1265 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Penang | 08-06 to 14-06-2024 | $ 1374 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| New York City → Penang | 09-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 1202 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Penang | 10-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 1301 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Penang | 11-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 1468 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Penang | 12-06 to 25-06-2024 | $ 1797 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| New York City → Penang | 12-07 to 19-07-2024 | $ 1223 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| New York City → Penang | 03-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 914 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| New York City → Penang | 15-11 to 22-11-2024 | $ 1034 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| New York City → Penang | 01-04 to 14-04-2025 | $ 945 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Penang to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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-Penang flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Penang, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1114 $, which is a saving of 242 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (75 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Penang 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: 1272 $) |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1141 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1195 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1584 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1626 $) |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1193 $) |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1555 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Penang are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $46. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $67 more.
New York City to Penang: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | $ 1463 $1154 to $1984 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1223 $1223 to $1223 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 914 $914 to $914 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1034 $1034 to $1034 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 945 $945 to $945 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, september, november and april are cheaper to travel to Penang. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!