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 28h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Lilongwe Intl takes 29h 35m 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

$1,200

Kenya Airways

Sep 11

JFK

30h 25m

1 stop

LLW

Sep 14

LLW

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,203

Multiple Airlines

Aug 24

BOS

22h 49m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 12

LLW

29h 29m

3 stops

BOS

$1,207

Multiple Airlines

Aug 24

BOS

22h 25m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 12

LLW

30h 27m

3 stops

BOS

$1,215

Multiple Airlines

Sep 29

BOS

46h 15m

2 stops

LLW

Oct 8

LLW

40h 29m

3 stops

BOS

$1,277

Air France

Dec 1

IAD

31h 45m

2 stops

LLW

Dec 4

LLW

37h 45m

2 stops

IAD

$1,283

Kenya Airways

Sep 9

JFK

40h 00m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 12

LLW

34h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$1,296

KLM

Sep 7

ORD

37h 20m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 14

LLW

31h 15m

2 stops

ORD

$1,297

Multiple Airlines

Aug 21

BOS

35h 29m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 7

LLW

31h 04m

2 stops

BOS

$1,297

Multiple Airlines

Aug 21

BOS

35h 05m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 7

LLW

23h 00m

2 stops

BOS

$1,300

Multiple Airlines

Aug 21

BOS

35h 29m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 7

LLW

31h 04m

2 stops

BOS

$1,302

Kenya Airways

Sep 11

JFK

17h 45m

1 stop

LLW

Sep 14

LLW

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,305

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 8

EWR

28h 55m

3 stops

BLZ

Sep 15

BLZ

23h 45m

1 stop

EWR

$1,528

Ethiopian Air

Sep 9

JFK

28h 40m

3 stops

BLZ

Sep 29

BLZ

32h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$1,531

Ethiopian Air

Oct 28

ORD

39h 25m

2 stops

BLZ

Nov 9

BLZ

46h 30m

3 stops

ORD

$1,533

Ethiopian Air

Oct 22

ORD

39h 25m

2 stops

BLZ

Nov 3

BLZ

46h 30m

3 stops

ORD

$1,542

Ethiopian Air

Oct 25

ORD

39h 25m

2 stops

BLZ

Nov 10

BLZ

46h 30m

3 stops

ORD

$1,547

Multiple Airlines

Sep 9

JFK

28h 40m

3 stops

BLZ

Sep 29

BLZ

28h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,559

Ethiopian Air

Nov 14

ORD

62h 55m

2 stops

BLZ

Dec 11

BLZ

46h 30m

3 stops

ORD

$1,572

Etihad Airways

Oct 29

ORD

55h 55m

2 stops

BLZ

Nov 8

BLZ

58h 00m

3 stops

ORD

$1,574

Etihad Airways

Oct 26

ORD

55h 55m

2 stops

BLZ

Nov 10

BLZ

57h 45m

3 stops

ORD

$1,579

Ethiopian Air

Oct 31

ORD

39h 25m

2 stops

BLZ

Nov 9

BLZ

46h 30m

3 stops

ORD

$1,591

Ethiopian Air

Oct 26

ORD

39h 25m

2 stops

BLZ

Nov 9

BLZ

46h 30m

3 stops

ORD

$1,593

Multiple Airlines

Oct 27

ORD

31h 00m

2 stops

BLZ

Nov 9

BLZ

34h 10m

2 stops

ORD

$1,594

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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

$1,200Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

1:45 pm - 2:10 am

JFK

LLW

30h 25m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

19h 10m

1 stop

$1,203Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

8:41 am - 1:30 pm

BOS

LLW

22h 49m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 1:44 pm

LLW

BOS

29h 29m

3 stops

$1,207Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Sep 12

9:05 am - 1:30 pm

BOS

LLW

22h 25m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 2:42 pm

LLW

BOS

30h 27m

3 stops

$1,215Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Sep 12

5:15 am - 9:30 am

BOS

LLW

46h 15m

2 stops

10:20 am - 8:49 pm

LLW

BOS

40h 29m

3 stops

$1,277Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 8

1:45 pm - 11:45 am

JFK

LLW

40h 00m

2 stops

3:30 am - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

34h 05m

1 stop

$1,296Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

1:45 pm - 11:45 am

JFK

LLW

40h 00m

2 stops

10:20 am - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

27h 15m

2 stops

$1,296Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13

10:35 am - 9:40 am

ATL

LLW

41h 05m

3 stops

4:00 pm - 8:55 am

LLW

ATL

46h 55m

4 stops

$1,426Ethiopian Air

Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 26

10:55 am - 9:40 am

IAD

LLW

40h 45m

3 stops

4:00 pm - 8:55 am

LLW

IAD

46h 55m

4 stops

$1,426Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 5

10:55 am - 9:40 am

IAD

LLW

40h 45m

3 stops

4:00 pm - 8:55 am

LLW

IAD

46h 55m

4 stops

$1,429Ethiopian Air

Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Sep 7

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

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

$1,200

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

$1,203

BostonLilongwe

BOS - LLW

BOSLLW

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 8/24

8:41 am-1:30 pm

2 stops22h 49m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 9/12

2:15 pm-1:44 pm

3 stops29h 29m

$1,207

BostonLilongwe

BOS - LLW

BOSLLW

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 8/24

9:05 am-1:30 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 9/12

2:15 pm-2:42 pm

3 stops30h 27m

$1,215

BostonLilongwe

BOS - LLW

BOSLLW

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 9/29

5:15 am-9:30 am

2 stops46h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 10/8

10:20 am-8:49 pm

3 stops40h 29m

$1,277

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

Sat 9/12

3:30 am-7:35 am

1 stop34h 05m

$1,296

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

Sun 9/13

10:20 am-7:35 am

2 stops27h 15m

$1,296

AtlantaLilongwe

ATL - LLW

ATLLLW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 8/14

10:35 am-9:40 am

3 stops41h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 8/26

4:00 pm-8:55 am

4 stops46h 55m

$1,426

Washington, D.C.Lilongwe

IAD - LLW

IADLLW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/24

10:55 am-9:40 am

3 stops40h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 10/5

4:00 pm-8:55 am

4 stops46h 55m

$1,426

Washington, D.C.Lilongwe

IAD - LLW

IADLLW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/21

10:55 am-9:40 am

3 stops40h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 9/7

4:00 pm-8:55 am

4 stops46h 55m

$1,429

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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 92% 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	$584
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,200
Fastest flight time	31h 45m

The best one-way flight price to Malawi from United States in the last 5 days is $584 (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 $1,200 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lilongwe Intl).

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The fastest flight to Malawi from United States takes 31h 45m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Lilongwe Intl).

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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:
$98 per person with Ethiopian Air
$303 per person with Airlink
$440 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 88% 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 July 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.