How long is the flight from California to Malawi?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Malawi you fly into. For example, flying from San Francisco to Lilongwe takes 31h 20m on average. On the other hand, flying from Los Angeles to Lilongwe takes 31h 45m 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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Prices for flights from California to Malawi are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Malawi?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Malawi.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Malawi?

The required travel and health documents for your Malawi trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Malawi. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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4:15 pm - 1:10 pm

SFO

LLW

35h 55m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 3:20 pm

LLW

SFO

33h 55m

3 stops

$1,430Multiple Airlines

Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 27

4:15 pm - 1:10 pm

SFO

LLW

35h 55m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 3:22 pm

LLW

SFO

33h 57m

3 stops

$1,435Multiple Airlines

Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 27

1:45 pm - 1:30 pm

SFO

BLZ

38h 45m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 12:50 pm

BLZ

SFO

31h 40m

2 stops

$1,451KLM

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 1

4:45 pm - 1:30 pm

LAX

BLZ

59h 45m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 11:40 am

BLZ

LAX

30h 30m

2 stops

$1,466KLM

Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1

2:30 pm - 1:10 pm

SFO

LLW

37h 40m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 9:30 pm

LLW

SFO

40h 05m

3 stops

$1,485Multiple Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26

9:00 am - 1:10 pm

SFO

LLW

43h 10m

3 stops

2:25 pm - 3:22 pm

LLW

SFO

33h 57m

3 stops

$1,577Ethiopian Air

Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 27

10:35 pm - 1:10 pm

LAX

LLW

29h 35m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 3:29 pm

LLW

LAX

34h 04m

3 stops

$1,855Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 5

4:20 pm - 1:30 pm

LAX

BLZ

36h 10m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 2:00 pm

BLZ

LAX

32h 50m

2 stops

$2,138Qatar Airways

Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8

5:05 pm - 1:10 pm

SFO

LLW

59h 05m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 2:00 pm

LLW

SFO

33h 00m

2 stops

$2,153Emirates

Sun, Apr 5 - Mon, Apr 13

4:40 pm - 1:30 pm

LAX

BLZ

35h 50m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 2:15 pm

BLZ

LAX

33h 05m

2 stops

$2,288Emirates

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

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Apr 18

SFO9:00 amSan Francisco

43h 10m

3 stops

LLW1:10 pmLilongwe Intl

Apr 27

LLW2:25 pmLilongwe Intl

33h 57m

3 stops

SFO3:22 pmSan Francisco

$1,577

Ethiopian Air

Apr 22

LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

29h 35m

2 stops

LLW1:10 pmLilongwe Intl

May 5

LLW2:25 pmLilongwe Intl

34h 04m

3 stops

LAX3:29 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,855

Ethiopian Air

Apr 16

LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

29h 35m

2 stops

LLW1:10 pmLilongwe Intl

May 1

LLW2:25 pmLilongwe Intl

34h 04m

3 stops

LAX3:29 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$2,117

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Emirates

Apr 5

SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco

59h 05m

2 stops

LLW1:10 pmLilongwe Intl

Apr 13

LLW2:00 pmLilongwe Intl

33h 00m

2 stops

SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco

$2,153

Emirates

May 7

LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

35h 50m

2 stops

BLZ1:30 pmBlantyre Chileka

May 11

BLZ2:10 pmBlantyre Chileka

33h 05m

2 stops

LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$2,288

Emirates

May 11

LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

35h 50m

2 stops

BLZ1:30 pmBlantyre Chileka

May 20

BLZ2:10 pmBlantyre Chileka

33h 05m

2 stops

LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$22,699

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San Francisco

Sat 4/18

4:15 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 4/27

2:25 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops33h 55m

$1,430

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

4:15 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 4/27

2:25 pm-3:22 pm

3 stops33h 57m

$1,435

San FranciscoBlantyre

SFO - BLZ

SFOBLZ

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

1:45 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops38h 45m

Blantyre Chileka

Tue 9/1

2:10 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$1,451

Los AngelesBlantyre

LAX - BLZ

LAXBLZ

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/17

4:45 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops59h 45m

Blantyre Chileka

Tue 9/1

2:10 pm-11:40 am

2 stops30h 30m

$1,466

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

2:30 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 4/26

2:25 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops40h 05m

$1,485

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

9:00 am-1:10 pm

3 stops43h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 4/27

2:25 pm-3:22 pm

3 stops33h 57m

$1,577

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Los AngelesLilongwe

LAX - LLW

LAXLLW

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

10:35 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 5/5

2:25 pm-3:29 pm

3 stops34h 04m

$1,855

Los AngelesBlantyre

LAX - BLZ

LAXBLZ

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

4:20 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops36h 10m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 5/8

2:10 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$2,138

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

5:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops59h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 4/13

2:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$2,153

Los AngelesBlantyre

LAX - BLZ

LAXBLZ

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 5/7

4:40 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 5/11

2:10 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$2,288

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How old do you have to be to fly from California to Malawi?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Malawi.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Malawi?
The required travel and health documents for your Malawi trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Malawi. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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