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 28h 11m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Lilongwe Intl takes 31h 20m 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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Ethiopian Air

Apr 22

JFK

29h 40m

3 stops

LLW

May 12

LLW

34h 00m

3 stops

JFK

$1,097

Ethiopian Air

Apr 22

JFK

29h 40m

4 stops

LLW

May 12

LLW

34h 00m

4 stops

JFK

$1,121

Ethiopian Air

Apr 22

JFK

51h 30m

3 stops

LLW

May 12

LLW

34h 00m

4 stops

JFK

$1,172

Ethiopian Air

Apr 12

IAD

40h 45m

2 stops

LLW

Apr 18

LLW

46h 55m

3 stops

IAD

$1,173

Kenya Airways

Sep 1

JFK

37h 40m

1 stop

LLW

Sep 11

LLW

25h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,176

Ethiopian Air

Mar 20

JFK

29h 30m

4 stops

LLW

Apr 4

LLW

57h 15m

3 stops

JFK

$1,204

Ethiopian Air

Mar 21

IAD

40h 40m

3 stops

LLW

Mar 28

LLW

46h 55m

4 stops

IAD

$1,218

Ethiopian Air

Apr 22

JFK

27h 25m

3 stops

LLW

May 12

LLW

35h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,250

Ethiopian Air

Mar 20

IAD

40h 40m

3 stops

LLW

Apr 11

LLW

46h 55m

3 stops

IAD

$1,253

Ethiopian Air

Apr 11

IAD

40h 45m

2 stops

LLW

Apr 21

LLW

33h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,258

Kenya Airways

Aug 21

JFK

30h 25m

1 stop

LLW

Sep 6

LLW

27h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,260

Ethiopian Air

Mar 20

IAD

40h 40m

3 stops

LLW

Apr 11

LLW

46h 55m

3 stops

IAD

$1,260

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Ethiopian Air

May 13

JFK

28h 40m

3 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

56h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$1,114

KLM

May 13

ORD

37h 40m

2 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

31h 05m

2 stops

ORD

$1,138

KLM

Apr 21

IAD

37h 50m

2 stops

BLZ

Apr 28

BLZ

35h 25m

2 stops

IAD

$1,201

Ethiopian Air

May 11

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,203

KLM

May 13

JFK

36h 20m

2 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

32h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,231

Ethiopian Air

Apr 16

ORD

39h 25m

2 stops

BLZ

May 4

BLZ

46h 05m

3 stops

ORD

$1,232

Ethiopian Air

May 9

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

May 24

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,248

KLM

May 11

IAD

37h 20m

2 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

31h 25m

2 stops

IAD

$1,257

KLM

May 11

IAD

37h 20m

2 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

31h 25m

2 stops

IAD

$1,258

Ethiopian Air

May 11

IAD

29h 00m

3 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,261

Ethiopian Air

May 13

ORD

39h 25m

2 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

46h 05m

3 stops

ORD

$1,278

Ethiopian Air

May 11

IAD

29h 00m

3 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,282

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10:00 pm - 9:40 am

JFK

LLW

29h 40m

3 stops

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LLW

JFK

34h 00m

3 stops

$1,097Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 12

10:00 pm - 9:40 am

JFK

LLW

29h 40m

4 stops

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LLW

JFK

34h 00m

4 stops

$1,121Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 12

4:50 pm - 1:30 pm

ORD

BLZ

37h 40m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 2:15 pm

BLZ

ORD

31h 05m

2 stops

$1,138KLM

Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 25

1:45 pm - 9:25 am

JFK

LLW

37h 40m

1 stop

12:35 pm - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

25h 00m

1 stop

$1,176Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 11

1:45 pm - 2:10 am

JFK

LLW

30h 25m

1 stop

10:15 am - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

27h 20m

2 stops

$1,260Kenya Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Sep 6

4:20 pm - 1:10 pm

ORD

LLW

37h 50m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 3:10 pm

LLW

ORD

27h 45m

2 stops

$1,327Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 16 - Mon, May 25

4:20 pm - 1:10 pm

ORD

LLW

37h 50m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 3:10 pm

LLW

ORD

27h 45m

2 stops

$1,329Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 25

4:20 pm - 1:10 pm

ORD

LLW

37h 50m

2 stops

10:15 am - 3:10 pm

LLW

ORD

35h 55m

2 stops

$1,347SAUDIA

Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 24

10:40 pm - 5:35 pm

ATL

LLW

60h 55m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 8:25 pm

LLW

ATL

32h 00m

2 stops

$1,432SAUDIA

Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 25

4:50 pm - 1:30 pm

ORD

BLZ

37h 40m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 2:30 pm

BLZ

ORD

31h 20m

2 stops

$1,623KLM

Mon, Jun 15 - Tue, Jun 30

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

10:00 pm-9:40 am

3 stops29h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 5/12

4:00 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops34h 00m

$1,097

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

10:00 pm-9:40 am

4 stops29h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 5/12

4:00 pm-8:00 pm

4 stops34h 00m

$1,121

ChicagoBlantyre

ORD - BLZ

ORDBLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

4:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 5/25

2:10 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,138

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/1

1:45 pm-9:25 am

1 stop37h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 9/11

12:35 pm-7:35 am

1 stop25h 00m

$1,176

Quickest round-trip

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/21

1:45 pm-2:10 am

1 stop30h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 9/6

10:15 am-7:35 am

2 stops27h 20m

$1,260

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

4:20 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 5/25

6:25 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,327

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

4:20 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 5/25

6:25 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,329

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

4:20 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 5/24

10:15 am-3:10 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$1,347

AtlantaLilongwe

ATL - LLW

ATLLLW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 5/15

10:40 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops60h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 5/25

6:25 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,432

ChicagoBlantyre

ORD - BLZ

ORDBLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/15

4:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Blantyre Chileka

Tue 6/30

2:10 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$1,623

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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 85% 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	$640
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,097
Fastest flight time	25h 10m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Malawi from United States in the last 72 hours is $640 (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 $1,097 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lilongwe Intl).

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The fastest flight to Malawi from United States takes 25h 10m (New York LaGuardia to Lilongwe Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Malawi, with a 35% 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:
$94 per person with Ethiopian Air
$260 per person with Kenya Airways
$303 per person with Airlink

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 83% 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, 72% 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 March 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.