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 15m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Lilongwe Intl takes 35h 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

Aug 26

JFK

40h 00m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 7

LLW

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,182

Kenya Airways

Aug 25

JFK

37h 45m

1 stop

LLW

Sep 7

LLW

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,211

Multiple Airlines

Apr 29

BOS

44h 40m

3 stops

LLW

May 6

LLW

34h 08m

3 stops

BOS

$1,223

Multiple Airlines

Aug 31

BOS

25h 30m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 6

LLW

31h 03m

3 stops

BOS

$1,235

Multiple Airlines

Aug 31

BOS

22h 47m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 5

LLW

37h 53m

2 stops

BOS

$1,278

Kenya Airways

Sep 21

BOS

21h 35m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 25

LLW

28h 48m

2 stops

BOS

$1,336

Kenya Airways

Sep 21

BOS

41h 35m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 25

LLW

28h 48m

2 stops

BOS

$1,337

Kenya Airways

Aug 18

JFK

37h 45m

1 stop

LLW

Aug 31

LLW

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,411

Multiple Airlines

May 12

SFO

40h 25m

2 stops

LLW

May 19

LLW

31h 15m

3 stops

SFO

$1,477

Ethiopian Air

May 4

SFO

29h 35m

2 stops

LLW

May 18

LLW

34h 16m

3 stops

SFO

$1,482

Multiple Airlines

Aug 22

JFK

40h 35m

3 stops

LLW

Sep 2

LLW

34h 25m

3 stops

JFK

$1,526

Multiple Airlines

Sep 7

EWR

30h 45m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 24

LLW

38h 05m

2 stops

EWR

$1,544

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KLM

Apr 29

ORD

37h 40m

2 stops

BLZ

May 20

BLZ

32h 00m

2 stops

ORD

$1,472

KLM

Apr 27

IAH

39h 05m

2 stops

BLZ

May 20

BLZ

30h 25m

2 stops

IAH

$1,507

Multiple Airlines

Apr 26

IAH

36h 25m

2 stops

BLZ

May 17

BLZ

57h 25m

2 stops

IAH

$1,559

Ethiopian Air

May 11

IAD

29h 00m

3 stops

BLZ

May 25

BLZ

56h 05m

3 stops

IAD

$1,576

KLM

Apr 27

IAH

39h 05m

2 stops

BLZ

May 11

BLZ

30h 25m

2 stops

IAH

$1,577

KLM

Apr 29

IAH

39h 05m

2 stops

BLZ

May 23

BLZ

54h 05m

2 stops

IAH

$1,612

KLM

May 6

IAH

39h 05m

2 stops

BLZ

Jun 1

BLZ

54h 10m

2 stops

IAH

$1,613

Ethiopian Air

Sep 24

ORD

39h 25m

2 stops

BLZ

Sep 28

BLZ

46h 05m

3 stops

ORD

$1,664

Multiple Airlines

May 25

IAD

35h 10m

2 stops

BLZ

Jun 2

BLZ

59h 15m

2 stops

IAD

$1,696

Ethiopian Air

May 25

IAD

29h 00m

3 stops

BLZ

Jun 2

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,697

KLM

Apr 29

ATL

38h 25m

2 stops

BLZ

May 13

BLZ

52h 32m

2 stops

ATL

$1,711

Ethiopian Air

Sep 24

ORD

39h 25m

2 stops

BLZ

Sep 28

BLZ

46h 05m

3 stops

ORD

$1,714

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1:45 pm - 11:45 am

JFK

LLW

40h 00m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

19h 10m

1 stop

$1,182Kenya Airways

Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 7

1:45 pm - 9:30 am

JFK

LLW

37h 45m

1 stop

6:25 pm - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

19h 10m

1 stop

$1,211Kenya Airways

Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 7

4:50 pm - 1:30 pm

ORD

BLZ

37h 40m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 3:10 pm

BLZ

ORD

32h 00m

2 stops

$1,472KLM

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 20

11:45 am - 1:10 pm

SFO

LLW

40h 25m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 12:40 pm

LLW

SFO

31h 15m

3 stops

$1,477Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

10:35 pm - 1:10 pm

SFO

LLW

29h 35m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 3:41 pm

LLW

SFO

34h 16m

3 stops

$1,482Ethiopian Air

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 18

3:25 pm - 1:30 pm

IAH

BLZ

39h 05m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 1:35 pm

BLZ

IAH

30h 25m

2 stops

$1,507KLM

Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, May 20

12:25 am - 1:10 pm

EWR

LLW

30h 45m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 10:30 pm

LLW

EWR

38h 05m

2 stops

$1,544Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 24

10:35 pm - 1:10 pm

SFO

LLW

29h 35m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 3:41 pm

LLW

SFO

34h 16m

3 stops

$1,551Ethiopian Air

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 18

4:45 pm - 1:10 pm

LAX

LLW

59h 25m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 11:40 am

LLW

LAX

30h 40m

2 stops

$1,706SAUDIA

Sun, May 24 - Sun, Jun 21

3:25 pm - 1:30 pm

IAH

BLZ

39h 05m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 5:30 pm

BLZ

IAH

34h 20m

3 stops

$1,838SAUDIA

Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 11

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/26

1:45 pm-11:45 am

2 stops40h 00m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 9/7

6:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop19h 10m

$1,182

Quickest round-trip

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/25

1:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop37h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 9/7

6:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop19h 10m

$1,211

ChicagoBlantyre

ORD - BLZ

ORDBLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

4:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 5/20

2:10 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,472

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

11:45 am-1:10 pm

2 stops40h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 5/19

2:25 pm-12:40 pm

3 stops31h 15m

$1,477

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

10:35 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 5/18

2:25 pm-3:41 pm

3 stops34h 16m

$1,482

HoustonBlantyre

IAH - BLZ

IAHBLZ

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/27

3:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 5/20

2:10 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,507

NewarkLilongwe

EWR - LLW

EWRLLW

Newark

Mon 9/7

12:25 am-1:10 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 9/24

2:25 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$1,544

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

10:35 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 5/18

2:25 pm-3:41 pm

3 stops34h 16m

$1,551

Los AngelesLilongwe

LAX - LLW

LAXLLW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/24

4:45 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops59h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 6/21

2:00 pm-11:40 am

2 stops30h 40m

$1,706

HoustonBlantyre

IAH - BLZ

IAHBLZ

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/27

3:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 5/11

2:10 pm-5:30 pm

3 stops34h 20m

$1,838

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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	$699
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,182
Fastest flight time	20h 15m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Malawi from United States in the last 72 hours is $699 (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 $1,182 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lilongwe Intl).

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The fastest flight to Malawi from United States takes 20h 15m (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:
$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 85% 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?

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.