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 Los Angeles to Lilongwe Intl takes 31h 50m 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

Nov 15

JFK

20h 50m

2 stops

LLW

Nov 22

LLW

27h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,205

Kenya Airways

Sep 11

JFK

17h 45m

1 stop

LLW

Sep 14

LLW

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,207

Kenya Airways

Sep 11

JFK

30h 25m

1 stop

LLW

Sep 14

LLW

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,267

Kenya Airways

Nov 4

JFK

39h 00m

2 stops

LLW

Nov 7

LLW

34h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$1,296

Kenya Airways

Sep 7

JFK

17h 45m

1 stop

LLW

Sep 29

LLW

23h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,310

Kenya Airways

Nov 4

JFK

39h 00m

2 stops

LLW

Nov 7

LLW

34h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$1,328

Multiple Airlines

Aug 24

BOS

45h 25m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 2

LLW

36h 55m

3 stops

BOS

$1,350

Kenya Airways

Nov 13

JFK

36h 40m

1 stop

LLW

Nov 21

LLW

34h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$1,410

Multiple Airlines

Aug 21

BOS

38h 05m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 2

LLW

30h 56m

3 stops

BOS

$1,445

Multiple Airlines

Aug 20

BOS

39h 00m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 2

LLW

30h 56m

3 stops

BOS

$1,451

Multiple Airlines

Aug 19

BOS

44h 40m

3 stops

LLW

Sep 2

LLW

36h 55m

3 stops

BOS

$1,460

Air France

Nov 13

EWR

26h 05m

2 stops

LLW

Nov 23

LLW

27h 30m

2 stops

EWR

$1,524

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Etihad Airways

Sep 13

ORD

32h 25m

2 stops

BLZ

Sep 20

BLZ

31h 30m

2 stops

ORD

$1,539

Ethiopian Air

Nov 15

EWR

28h 25m

3 stops

BLZ

Nov 19

BLZ

33h 00m

3 stops

EWR

$1,780

Ethiopian Air

Nov 22

EWR

28h 25m

3 stops

BLZ

Nov 26

BLZ

33h 00m

3 stops

EWR

$1,794

Multiple Airlines

Jun 22

JFK

33h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

Jun 28

BLZ

32h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$1,810

Ethiopian Air

Nov 22

EWR

28h 25m

3 stops

BLZ

Nov 26

BLZ

33h 00m

3 stops

EWR

$1,832

Ethiopian Air

Nov 22

EWR

28h 25m

3 stops

BLZ

Nov 26

BLZ

36h 52m

4 stops

EWR

$1,877

Multiple Airlines

Nov 22

SFO

34h 55m

2 stops

BLZ

Dec 13

BLZ

55h 40m

2 stops

SFO

$1,897

Multiple Airlines

Nov 22

SFO

32h 10m

2 stops

BLZ

Dec 13

BLZ

39h 25m

2 stops

SFO

$1,900

Ethiopian Air

Nov 15

EWR

32h 20m

2 stops

BLZ

Nov 19

BLZ

33h 00m

3 stops

EWR

$1,902

Ethiopian Air

Jun 26

EWR

28h 55m

3 stops

BLZ

Jul 8

BLZ

32h 35m

3 stops

EWR

$1,910

Ethiopian Air

Nov 22

EWR

28h 25m

3 stops

BLZ

Nov 26

BLZ

36h 52m

4 stops

EWR

$1,915

Multiple Airlines

Nov 22

SFO

32h 10m

2 stops

BLZ

Dec 13

BLZ

39h 25m

2 stops

SFO

$1,916

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1:45 pm - 5:35 pm

JFK

LLW

20h 50m

2 stops

10:15 am - 6:35 am

LLW

JFK

27h 20m

2 stops

$1,205Kenya Airways

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

1:45 pm - 1:30 pm

JFK

LLW

17h 45m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

19h 10m

1 stop

$1,207Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

5:05 pm - 2:10 am

EWR

LLW

26h 05m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 2:55 pm

LLW

EWR

27h 30m

2 stops

$1,524Air France

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 23

6:30 pm - 9:25 am

JFK

LLW

31h 55m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 12:55 pm

LLW

JFK

25h 30m

2 stops

$1,524Air France

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 23

9:00 am - 1:10 pm

DFW

LLW

44h 10m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 3:11 pm

LLW

DFW

32h 46m

3 stops

$1,548Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

10:55 am - 9:40 am

IAD

LLW

40h 45m

3 stops

4:00 pm - 8:00 am

LLW

IAD

47h 00m

4 stops

$1,568Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Mar 8

3:45 pm - 1:10 pm

DFW

LLW

37h 25m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 2:57 pm

LLW

DFW

32h 32m

3 stops

$1,585Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

3:40 pm - 1:10 pm

JFK

LLW

39h 30m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 12:50 pm

LLW

JFK

28h 50m

2 stops

$1,640Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 15 - Wed, Jul 15

10:55 pm - 9:25 am

DFW

LLW

50h 30m

2 stops

12:35 pm - 9:25 am

LLW

DFW

52h 50m

2 stops

$1,960Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

3:55 pm - 1:30 pm

SFO

LLW

36h 35m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 1:35 pm

LLW

SFO

28h 10m

2 stops

$2,025Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/15

1:45 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 11/22

10:15 am-6:35 am

2 stops27h 20m

$1,205

Quickest round-trip

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/11

1:45 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 9/14

6:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop19h 10m

$1,207

NewarkLilongwe

EWR - LLW

EWRLLW

Newark

Fri 11/13

5:05 pm-2:10 am

2 stops26h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 11/23

6:25 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$1,524

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/13

6:30 pm-9:25 am

2 stops31h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 11/23

6:25 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$1,524

DallasLilongwe

DFW - LLW

DFWLLW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 11/4

9:00 am-1:10 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 11/11

2:25 pm-3:11 pm

3 stops32h 46m

$1,548

Washington, D.C.Lilongwe

IAD - LLW

IADLLW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/6

10:55 am-9:40 am

3 stops40h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 3/8

4:00 pm-8:00 am

4 stops47h 00m

$1,568

DallasLilongwe

DFW - LLW

DFWLLW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 11/4

3:45 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 11/11

2:25 pm-2:57 pm

3 stops32h 32m

$1,585

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/15

3:40 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops39h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 7/15

2:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,640

DallasLilongwe

DFW - LLW

DFWLLW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 11/9

10:55 pm-9:25 am

2 stops50h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 11/13

12:35 pm-9:25 am

2 stops52h 50m

$1,960

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Thu 9/24

3:55 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 9/28

6:25 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$2,025

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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 90% 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	$883
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,205
Fastest flight time	32h 45m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Malawi from United States in the last 5 days is $883 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lilongwe Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Malawi from United States in the last 5 days is $1,205 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lilongwe Intl).

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The fastest flight to Malawi from United States takes 32h 45m (Washington, D.C. Dulles 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:
$97 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 86% 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, 74% 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 May 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.