How long is the flight from United States to Malawi?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United States you fly out of and what airport in Malawi you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Lilongwe Intl takes 34h 05m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Lilongwe Intl takes 31h 25m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

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Flights to Lilongwe

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Kenya Airways

Sep 11

JFK

30h 25m

1 stop

LLW

Sep 14

LLW

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,183

Kenya Airways

Sep 9

JFK

40h 00m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 24

LLW

27h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,185

Kenya Airways

Sep 11

JFK

30h 25m

1 stop

LLW

Sep 14

LLW

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,187

Kenya Airways

Sep 11

JFK

30h 25m

1 stop

LLW

Sep 14

LLW

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,213

Kenya Airways

Sep 9

JFK

40h 00m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 25

LLW

25h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,228

Ethiopian Air

May 12

SFO

29h 35m

2 stops

LLW

May 19

LLW

34h 16m

3 stops

SFO

$1,482

Kenya Airways

Oct 6

ORD

44h 00m

2 stops

LLW

Oct 12

LLW

30h 09m

2 stops

ORD

$1,512

Kenya Airways

Oct 3

ORD

45h 35m

3 stops

LLW

Oct 12

LLW

30h 09m

2 stops

ORD

$1,518

Multiple Airlines

Aug 16

BOS

26h 52m

3 stops

LLW

Aug 22

LLW

37h 53m

2 stops

BOS

$1,549

Kenya Airways

Aug 16

JFK

21h 50m

2 stops

LLW

Aug 23

LLW

27h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,553

Multiple Airlines

Aug 16

BOS

36h 21m

2 stops

LLW

Aug 22

LLW

37h 53m

2 stops

BOS

$1,555

Kenya Airways

Oct 5

ORD

44h 30m

2 stops

LLW

Oct 12

LLW

30h 09m

2 stops

ORD

$1,581

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Ethiopian Air

May 7

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

May 23

BLZ

45h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,463

Ethiopian Air

May 7

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

May 19

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,474

Ethiopian Air

May 7

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

45h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,488

Ethiopian Air

May 11

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

45h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,506

KLM

Jun 13

IAD

37h 50m

2 stops

BLZ

Jun 21

BLZ

31h 55m

2 stops

IAD

$1,511

KLM

Jun 1

SEA

38h 40m

2 stops

BLZ

Jun 15

BLZ

30h 05m

2 stops

SEA

$1,517

Ethiopian Air

May 9

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

May 23

BLZ

45h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,524

Ethiopian Air

May 9

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

45h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,538

Ethiopian Air

May 7

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

May 22

BLZ

32h 35m

3 stops

IAD

$1,558

Ethiopian Air

May 11

IAD

29h 00m

3 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

56h 05m

3 stops

IAD

$1,576

Ethiopian Air

May 7

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

May 20

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,577

KLM

Jun 1

SEA

58h 50m

2 stops

BLZ

Jun 12

BLZ

30h 05m

2 stops

SEA

$1,606

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1:45 pm - 2:10 am

JFK

LLW

30h 25m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

19h 10m

1 stop

$1,183Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

1:45 pm - 11:45 am

JFK

LLW

40h 00m

2 stops

10:20 am - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

27h 15m

2 stops

$1,185Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 24

1:45 pm - 2:10 am

JFK

LLW

30h 25m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

19h 10m

1 stop

$1,187Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

10:55 am - 8:40 am

IAD

BLZ

39h 45m

2 stops

5:40 pm - 8:55 am

BLZ

IAD

45h 15m

3 stops

$1,463Ethiopian Air

Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 23

10:55 am - 8:40 am

IAD

BLZ

39h 45m

2 stops

5:10 pm - 8:55 am

BLZ

IAD

45h 45m

3 stops

$1,474Ethiopian Air

Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 19

5:40 pm - 1:30 pm

IAD

BLZ

37h 50m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 4:05 pm

BLZ

IAD

31h 55m

2 stops

$1,511KLM

Sat, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 21

1:55 pm - 1:35 pm

SEA

BLZ

38h 40m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 11:15 am

BLZ

SEA

30h 05m

2 stops

$1,517KLM

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 15

12:25 am - 1:10 pm

EWR

LLW

30h 45m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 10:30 pm

LLW

EWR

38h 05m

2 stops

$1,637Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 23

12:25 am - 1:10 pm

EWR

LLW

30h 45m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 10:30 pm

LLW

EWR

38h 05m

2 stops

$1,638Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23

1:20 am - 1:35 pm

JFK

BLZ

30h 15m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 8:50 am

BLZ

JFK

48h 40m

2 stops

$2,166Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 2 - Fri, Aug 14

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Depart

Return

Price

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Quickest round-trip

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/11

1:45 pm-2:10 am

1 stop30h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 9/14

6:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop19h 10m

$1,183

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

1:45 pm-11:45 am

2 stops40h 00m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 9/24

10:20 am-7:35 am

2 stops27h 15m

$1,185

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/11

1:45 pm-2:10 am

1 stop30h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 9/14

6:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop19h 10m

$1,187

Washington, D.C.Blantyre

IAD - BLZ

IADBLZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/7

10:55 am-8:40 am

2 stops39h 45m

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 5/23

5:40 pm-8:55 am

3 stops45h 15m

$1,463

Washington, D.C.Blantyre

IAD - BLZ

IADBLZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/7

10:55 am-8:40 am

2 stops39h 45m

Blantyre Chileka

Tue 5/19

5:10 pm-8:55 am

3 stops45h 45m

$1,474

Washington, D.C.Blantyre

IAD - BLZ

IADBLZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/13

5:40 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 6/21

2:10 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,511

SeattleBlantyre

SEA - BLZ

SEABLZ

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 6/1

1:55 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 6/15

2:10 pm-11:15 am

2 stops30h 05m

$1,517

NewarkLilongwe

EWR - LLW

EWRLLW

Newark

Mon 9/7

12:25 am-1:10 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 9/23

2:25 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$1,637

NewarkLilongwe

EWR - LLW

EWRLLW

Newark

Tue 9/8

12:25 am-1:10 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 9/23

2:25 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$1,638

New YorkBlantyre

JFK - BLZ

JFKBLZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/2

1:20 am-1:35 pm

2 stops30h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 8/14

2:10 pm-8:50 am

2 stops48h 40m

$2,166

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Malawi flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Malawi?

Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malawi from United States according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 88% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Malawi. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Malawi on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Cheap Malawi flight deals and tips

Summary info about Malawi flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$863
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,183
Fastest flight time	32h 15m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Malawi from United States in the last 72 hours is $863 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Lilongwe Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Malawi from United States in the last 72 hours is $1,183 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lilongwe Intl).

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The fastest flight to Malawi from United States takes 32h 15m (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Lilongwe Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Malawi, with a 34% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Malawi

What is the cheapest flight to Malawi?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Malawi are:
$96 per person with Ethiopian Air
$303 per person with Airlink
$367 per person with Kenya Airways

What airlines fly to Malawi?

You can find flights to Malawi from 3 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways or KLM as these are the most popular among our users. Ethiopian Air is the most favored with 85% of momondo travelers booking flights with this airline.

What is the most popular airport in Malawi to fly to?

The most popular airport in Malawi to fly to is Lilongwe Intl, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 70% of all momondo users who traveled to Malawi chose to fly into Lilongwe Intl airport, which is located in the city of Lilongwe.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Malawi?

Prices for flights to Malawi are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Malawi?

As of April 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights to Malawi.

How old do you have to be to fly to Malawi?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Malawi.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Malawi?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Malawi can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Malawi. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Malawi?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Malawi.

Can I find flights to Malawi with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to Malawi with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights to Malawi?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Malawi. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Malawi right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight to Malawi now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Malawi and let you know when they change.