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 29h 29m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Lilongwe Intl takes 32h 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 21

BOS

41h 35m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 25

LLW

28h 48m

2 stops

BOS

$1,268

Kenya Airways

Sep 11

JFK

17h 45m

1 stop

LLW

Sep 14

LLW

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,300

Kenya Airways

Sep 21

BOS

41h 35m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 25

LLW

28h 48m

2 stops

BOS

$1,337

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

IAD

35h 31m

2 stops

LLW

Oct 25

LLW

31h 37m

3 stops

IAD

$1,407

Multiple Airlines

Sep 19

IAD

47h 05m

3 stops

LLW

Oct 3

LLW

38h 21m

2 stops

IAD

$1,424

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

IAD

35h 31m

2 stops

LLW

Oct 24

LLW

38h 22m

2 stops

IAD

$1,546

Ethiopian Air

Oct 5

IAD

40h 45m

3 stops

LLW

Mar 8

LLW

47h 00m

3 stops

IAD

$1,555

Multiple Airlines

Oct 7

BOS

37h 20m

3 stops

LLW

Oct 14

LLW

58h 20m

3 stops

BOS

$1,571

Multiple Airlines

May 14

DFW

33h 10m

2 stops

LLW

May 21

LLW

36h 37m

3 stops

DFW

$1,587

Kenya Airways

Aug 17

JFK

37h 45m

1 stop

LLW

Aug 24

LLW

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,604

Ethiopian Air

Sep 14

ORD

40h 25m

3 stops

LLW

Oct 1

LLW

47h 15m

4 stops

ORD

$1,619

Ethiopian Air

Aug 16

DFW

34h 48m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 2

LLW

31h 35m

3 stops

DFW

$1,643

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KLM

May 1

ORD

38h 10m

2 stops

BLZ

May 21

BLZ

31h 05m

2 stops

ORD

$1,483

Ethiopian Air

May 11

IAD

29h 00m

3 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

56h 05m

3 stops

IAD

$1,576

Ethiopian Air

May 28

EWR

28h 55m

3 stops

BLZ

Jun 4

BLZ

32h 35m

3 stops

EWR

$1,680

KLM

May 25

ORD

37h 40m

2 stops

BLZ

Jun 28

BLZ

32h 00m

2 stops

ORD

$1,690

KLM

Apr 30

IAH

39h 05m

2 stops

BLZ

May 20

BLZ

30h 25m

2 stops

IAH

$1,697

KLM

May 28

JFK

57h 00m

2 stops

BLZ

Jun 4

BLZ

31h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,712

Ethiopian Air

May 28

EWR

32h 30m

2 stops

BLZ

Jun 4

BLZ

32h 35m

3 stops

EWR

$1,723

KLM

Jun 15

ORD

37h 40m

2 stops

BLZ

Jun 30

BLZ

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD

$1,728

KLM

Jun 9

SFO

38h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

Jun 17

BLZ

36h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$1,731

Etihad Airways

Sep 20

IAD

39h 25m

2 stops

BLZ

Sep 24

BLZ

50h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,731

KLM

May 25

ORD

37h 40m

2 stops

BLZ

Jun 27

BLZ

31h 05m

2 stops

ORD

$1,750

Ethiopian Air

May 11

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

56h 05m

3 stops

IAD

$1,765

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9:55 am - 9:30 am

BOS

LLW

41h 35m

2 stops

12:35 pm - 11:23 am

LLW

BOS

28h 48m

2 stops

$1,268Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25

1:45 pm - 1:30 pm

JFK

LLW

17h 45m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

19h 10m

1 stop

$1,300Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

7:59 pm - 1:30 pm

IAD

LLW

35h 31m

2 stops

10:15 am - 11:52 am

LLW

IAD

31h 37m

3 stops

$1,407Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25

12:30 pm - 5:35 pm

IAD

LLW

47h 05m

3 stops

3:30 am - 11:51 am

LLW

IAD

38h 21m

2 stops

$1,424Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 3

10:55 am - 9:40 am

IAD

LLW

40h 45m

3 stops

4:00 pm - 8:00 am

LLW

IAD

47h 00m

3 stops

$1,555Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Mar 8

7:22 pm - 1:10 pm

DFW

LLW

34h 48m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 3:00 pm

LLW

DFW

31h 35m

3 stops

$1,643Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Sep 2

3:25 pm - 1:30 pm

IAH

BLZ

39h 05m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 1:35 pm

BLZ

IAH

30h 25m

2 stops

$1,697KLM

Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 20

10:00 pm - 1:30 pm

JFK

LLW

33h 30m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 3:10 pm

LLW

JFK

26h 45m

2 stops

$1,765Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 21

4:20 pm - 9:30 am

LAX

LLW

32h 10m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 2:00 pm

LLW

LAX

28h 35m

2 stops

$1,813Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7

3:25 pm - 1:30 pm

IAH

BLZ

39h 05m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 2:45 pm

BLZ

IAH

31h 35m

2 stops

$2,050KLM

Mon, May 25 - Wed, Jun 10

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BostonLilongwe

BOS - LLW

BOSLLW

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/21

9:55 am-9:30 am

2 stops41h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 9/25

12:35 pm-11:23 am

2 stops28h 48m

$1,268

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

$1,300

Washington, D.C.Lilongwe

IAD - LLW

IADLLW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/11

7:59 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops35h 31m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 10/25

10:15 am-11:52 am

3 stops31h 37m

$1,407

Washington, D.C.Lilongwe

IAD - LLW

IADLLW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/19

12:30 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops47h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 10/3

3:30 am-11:51 am

2 stops38h 21m

$1,424

Washington, D.C.Lilongwe

IAD - LLW

IADLLW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/5

10:55 am-9:40 am

3 stops40h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 3/8

4:00 pm-8:00 am

3 stops47h 00m

$1,555

DallasLilongwe

DFW - LLW

DFWLLW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 8/16

7:22 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops34h 48m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 9/2

2:25 pm-3:00 pm

3 stops31h 35m

$1,643

HoustonBlantyre

IAH - BLZ

IAHBLZ

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/30

3:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 5/20

2:10 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,697

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

10:00 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 9/21

6:25 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$1,765

Los AngelesLilongwe

LAX - LLW

LAXLLW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

4:20 pm-9:30 am

2 stops32h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 9/7

6:25 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,813

HoustonBlantyre

IAH - BLZ

IAHBLZ

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/25

3:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 6/10

2:10 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$2,050

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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 87% 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	$873
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,268
Fastest flight time	35h 10m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Malawi from United States in the last 72 hours is $873 (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 72 hours is $1,268 (Boston Logan Intl to Lilongwe Intl).

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The fastest flight to Malawi from United States takes 35h 10m (Dallas/Fort Worth 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 84% 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?

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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.