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 Los Angeles to Lilongwe takes 27h 26m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Lilongwe takes 28h 56m 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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As of June 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from California to Malawi.

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.

$1,012 Cheap Flights from California to Malawi in 2026

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10:59 pm - 9:25 am

LAX

LLW

48h 26m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 12:34 pm

LLW

LAX

28h 09m

2 stops

$1,729Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

11:59 pm - 5:35 pm

LAX

LLW

32h 36m

3 stops

6:25 pm - 2:15 pm

LLW

LAX

29h 50m

2 stops

$1,736Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 9

12:45 pm - 9:25 am

LAX

LLW

59h 40m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 12:34 pm

LLW

LAX

28h 09m

2 stops

$1,739Kenya Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 9

7:25 pm - 1:35 pm

SFO

BLZ

32h 10m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 7:35 pm

BLZ

SFO

39h 25m

2 stops

$1,777Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Dec 13

11:14 pm - 1:10 pm

SFO

LLW

28h 56m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 3:33 pm

LLW

SFO

58h 08m

3 stops

$1,827Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

3:40 pm - 1:35 pm

SFO

BLZ

35h 55m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 12:50 pm

BLZ

SFO

32h 40m

2 stops

$2,369Emirates

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

3:40 pm - 1:35 pm

SFO

BLZ

35h 55m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 12:50 pm

BLZ

SFO

32h 40m

2 stops

$2,370Emirates

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

7:00 am - 12:15 pm

LAX

BLZ

44h 15m

3 stops

3:10 pm - 3:23 pm

BLZ

LAX

33h 13m

3 stops

$2,398Ethiopian Air

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 1

6:15 am - 1:10 pm

SAN

LLW

45h 55m

3 stops

2:25 pm - 2:57 pm

LLW

SAN

33h 32m

3 stops

$2,768United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

8:00 am - 1:10 pm

SMF

LLW

43h 10m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 9:42 pm

LLW

SMF

41h 17m

3 stops

$3,323United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

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Ethiopian Air flights from California to Malawi

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 23

SFO11:14 pmSan Francisco

28h 56m

2 stops

LLW1:10 pmLilongwe Intl

Sep 27

LLW2:25 pmLilongwe Intl

58h 08m

3 stops

SFO3:33 pmSan Francisco

$1,827

Ethiopian Air

Nov 1

LAX10:24 amLos Angeles

40h 46m

3 stops

LLW1:10 pmLilongwe Intl

Nov 8

LLW2:25 pmLilongwe Intl

52h 53m

3 stops

LAX9:18 amLos Angeles

$2,250

Ethiopian Air

Aug 10

LAX10:41 pmLos Angeles

29h 29m

2 stops

LLW1:10 pmLilongwe Intl

Aug 21

LLW2:25 pmLilongwe Intl

33h 58m

3 stops

LAX3:23 pmLos Angeles

$2,375

United Airlines flights from California to Malawi

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United Airlines

Sep 23

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

45h 55m

3 stops

LLW1:10 pmLilongwe Intl

Sep 27

LLW2:25 pmLilongwe Intl

33h 32m

3 stops

SAN2:57 pmSan Diego

$2,768

United Airlines

Sep 23

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

29h 35m

2 stops

LLW1:10 pmLilongwe Intl

Sep 27

LLW2:25 pmLilongwe Intl

56h 10m

2 stops

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$2,854

United Airlines

Nov 4

SMF8:00 amSacramento Intl

43h 10m

2 stops

LLW1:10 pmLilongwe Intl

Nov 8

LLW2:25 pmLilongwe Intl

41h 17m

3 stops

SMF9:42 pmSacramento Intl

$3,323

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Los AngelesLilongwe

LAX - LLW

LAXLLW

Los Angeles

Mon 11/2

10:59 pm-9:25 am

2 stops48h 26m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 11/9

6:25 pm-12:34 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$1,729

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Los AngelesLilongwe

LAX - LLW

LAXLLW

Los Angeles

Sat 10/31

11:59 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops32h 36m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 11/9

6:25 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,736

Los AngelesLilongwe

LAX - LLW

LAXLLW

Los Angeles

Thu 10/29

12:45 pm-9:25 am

2 stops59h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 11/9

6:25 pm-12:34 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$1,739

San FranciscoBlantyre

SFO - BLZ

SFOBLZ

San Francisco

Sun 11/22

7:25 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 12/13

2:10 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$1,777

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Wed 9/23

11:14 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops28h 56m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 9/27

2:25 pm-3:33 pm

3 stops58h 08m

$1,827

San FranciscoBlantyre

SFO - BLZ

SFOBLZ

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

3:40 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 11/15

2:10 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$2,369

San FranciscoBlantyre

SFO - BLZ

SFOBLZ

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

3:40 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 11/15

2:10 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$2,370

Los AngelesBlantyre

LAX - BLZ

LAXBLZ

Los Angeles

Thu 8/27

7:00 am-12:15 pm

3 stops44h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Tue 9/1

3:10 pm-3:23 pm

3 stops33h 13m

$2,398

San DiegoLilongwe

SAN - LLW

SANLLW

San Diego

Wed 9/23

6:15 am-1:10 pm

3 stops45h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 9/27

2:25 pm-2:57 pm

3 stops33h 32m

$2,768

SacramentoLilongwe

SMF - LLW

SMFLLW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/4

8:00 am-1:10 pm

2 stops43h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 11/8

2:25 pm-9:42 pm

3 stops41h 17m

$3,323

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Malawi

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Malawi?
Prices for flights from California to Malawi are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Malawi?
As of June 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from California to Malawi.
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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