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 29h 16m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Lilongwe Intl takes 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

Apr 12

JFK

21h 50m

2 stops

LLW

Apr 18

LLW

34h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$1,052

Kenya Airways

Apr 26

JFK

21h 50m

2 stops

LLW

May 9

LLW

23h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,056

Kenya Airways

Apr 26

JFK

21h 50m

2 stops

LLW

May 2

LLW

34h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$1,058

Kenya Airways

Apr 13

JFK

37h 40m

1 stop

LLW

Apr 26

LLW

27h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,083

Ethiopian Air

Apr 13

JFK

29h 40m

3 stops

LLW

Apr 26

LLW

34h 00m

3 stops

JFK

$1,089

Kenya Airways

Apr 12

JFK

21h 50m

2 stops

LLW

Apr 19

LLW

27h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,095

Ethiopian Air

Apr 13

JFK

29h 40m

4 stops

LLW

Apr 26

LLW

34h 00m

4 stops

JFK

$1,121

Ethiopian Air

Apr 26

EWR

29h 55m

3 stops

LLW

May 9

LLW

33h 00m

3 stops

EWR

$1,132

Kenya Airways

May 18

JFK

37h 40m

1 stop

LLW

Jun 20

LLW

34h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$1,149

Ethiopian Air

May 5

EWR

29h 55m

3 stops

LLW

May 16

LLW

33h 45m

3 stops

EWR

$1,154

Kenya Airways

May 20

JFK

40h 00m

2 stops

LLW

Jun 23

LLW

23h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,176

Kenya Airways

May 29

JFK

30h 25m

1 stop

LLW

Jun 8

LLW

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,183

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KLM

Mar 31

ATL

56h 50m

2 stops

BLZ

May 12

BLZ

33h 15m

2 stops

ATL

$1,083

KLM

May 11

IAD

37h 20m

2 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

31h 25m

2 stops

IAD

$1,095

KLM

Mar 31

IAH

39h 10m

2 stops

BLZ

May 12

BLZ

30h 25m

2 stops

IAH

$1,109

KLM

May 11

IAD

37h 20m

2 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

31h 25m

2 stops

IAD

$1,115

KLM

Mar 10

IAH

38h 00m

2 stops

BLZ

Mar 31

BLZ

30h 25m

2 stops

IAH

$1,169

KLM

Mar 16

IAH

38h 00m

2 stops

BLZ

Apr 14

BLZ

30h 25m

2 stops

IAH

$1,170

Ethiopian Air

May 11

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,175

Ethiopian Air

Mar 18

JFK

28h 45m

3 stops

BLZ

Mar 22

BLZ

57h 00m

3 stops

JFK

$1,212

KLM

Mar 16

ATL

55h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

Apr 14

BLZ

33h 15m

2 stops

ATL

$1,262

KLM

Mar 16

ATL

37h 25m

2 stops

BLZ

Apr 3

BLZ

36h 15m

2 stops

ATL

$1,273

Ethiopian Air

May 21

EWR

28h 55m

3 stops

BLZ

May 30

BLZ

32h 35m

3 stops

EWR

$1,285

Ethiopian Air

May 16

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

May 22

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,293

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1:45 pm - 5:35 pm

JFK

LLW

21h 50m

2 stops

3:30 am - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

34h 05m

1 stop

$1,052Kenya Airways

Sun, Apr 12 - Sat, Apr 18

1:45 pm - 5:35 pm

JFK

LLW

21h 50m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

23h 20m

2 stops

$1,056Kenya Airways

Sun, Apr 26 - Sat, May 9

10:00 pm - 9:40 am

JFK

LLW

29h 40m

3 stops

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LLW

JFK

34h 00m

3 stops

$1,089Ethiopian Air

Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 26

6:10 pm - 1:30 pm

IAD

BLZ

37h 20m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 3:35 pm

BLZ

IAD

31h 25m

2 stops

$1,094KLM

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 25

6:10 pm - 1:30 pm

IAD

BLZ

37h 20m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 3:35 pm

BLZ

IAD

31h 25m

2 stops

$1,095KLM

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 25

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

Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 26

4:50 pm - 11:45 am

ORD

LLW

35h 55m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 2:15 pm

LLW

ORD

31h 15m

2 stops

$1,247SAUDIA

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 20

4:50 pm - 1:10 pm

ATL

LLW

38h 20m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 5:25 pm

LLW

ATL

33h 25m

2 stops

$1,247Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30

4:50 pm - 1:10 pm

ATL

LLW

38h 20m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 5:25 pm

LLW

ATL

33h 25m

2 stops

$1,248SAUDIA

Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 1

8:00 am - 5:35 pm

DFW

LLW

26h 35m

3 stops

10:15 am - 9:12 pm

LLW

DFW

41h 57m

3 stops

$1,290Multiple Airlines

Sun, Apr 12 - Sun, Apr 19

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/12

1:45 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 4/18

3:30 am-7:35 am

1 stop34h 05m

$1,052

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/26

1:45 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 5/9

2:15 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 20m

$1,056

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/13

10:00 pm-9:40 am

3 stops29h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 4/26

4:00 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops34h 00m

$1,089

Washington, D.C.Blantyre

IAD - BLZ

IADBLZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/11

6:10 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 5/25

2:10 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,094

Washington, D.C.Blantyre

IAD - BLZ

IADBLZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/11

6:10 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 5/25

2:10 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,095

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/13

10:00 pm-9:40 am

4 stops29h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 4/26

4:00 pm-8:00 pm

4 stops34h 00m

$1,121

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

4:50 pm-11:45 am

2 stops35h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 5/20

2:00 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$1,247

AtlantaLilongwe

ATL - LLW

ATLLLW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 3/23

4:50 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 3/30

2:00 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$1,247

AtlantaLilongwe

ATL - LLW

ATLLLW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 3/23

4:50 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 4/1

2:00 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$1,248

DallasLilongwe

DFW - LLW

DFWLLW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 4/12

8:00 am-5:35 pm

3 stops26h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 4/19

10:15 am-9:12 pm

3 stops41h 57m

$1,290

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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	$591
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,052
Fastest flight time	30h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Malawi from United States in the last 72 hours is $591 (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 $1,052 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lilongwe Intl).

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The fastest flight to Malawi from United States takes 30h 25m (New York John F Kennedy 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:
$93 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, 73% 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 February 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.