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 31h 50m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Lilongwe Intl takes 32h 35m 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

Sep 6

JFK

21h 50m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 16

LLW

27h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,205

Kenya Airways

Aug 24

BOS

42h 25m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 12

LLW

27h 00m

3 stops

BOS

$1,215

Multiple Airlines

Aug 24

BOS

42h 49m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 12

LLW

32h 44m

3 stops

BOS

$1,225

Multiple Airlines

Aug 24

BOS

42h 49m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 12

LLW

32h 44m

3 stops

BOS

$1,234

Multiple Airlines

Aug 24

BOS

22h 25m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 9

LLW

34h 20m

3 stops

BOS

$1,247

Kenya Airways

Sep 11

JFK

30h 25m

1 stop

LLW

Sep 14

LLW

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$1,257

Kenya Airways

Aug 30

JFK

21h 50m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 29

LLW

23h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,279

Kenya Airways

Nov 1

JFK

20h 50m

2 stops

LLW

Nov 5

LLW

27h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,296

Multiple Airlines

Aug 21

BOS

22h 49m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 7

LLW

22h 53m

2 stops

BOS

$1,300

Kenya Airways

Aug 21

BOS

35h 05m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 8

LLW

27h 03m

3 stops

BOS

$1,303

Kenya Airways

Aug 30

JFK

21h 50m

2 stops

LLW

Oct 1

LLW

27h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,310

Multiple Airlines

Aug 20

BOS

39h 00m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 7

LLW

30h 20m

2 stops

BOS

$1,315

Flights to Blantyre

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Ethiopian Air

Jul 13

ATL

40h 05m

2 stops

BLZ

Jul 19

BLZ

23h 45m

2 stops

ATL

$1,704

Multiple Airlines

Jul 19

ATL

56h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

Jul 26

BLZ

55h 20m

2 stops

ATL

$1,735

Ethiopian Air

Sep 23

JFK

28h 40m

3 stops

BLZ

Sep 27

BLZ

32h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$1,745

Multiple Airlines

Nov 22

SFO

32h 10m

2 stops

BLZ

Dec 13

BLZ

39h 25m

2 stops

SFO

$1,752

Ethiopian Air

Sep 23

JFK

28h 40m

3 stops

BLZ

Sep 27

BLZ

32h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$1,753

Multiple Airlines

Nov 22

SFO

32h 10m

2 stops

BLZ

Dec 13

BLZ

39h 25m

2 stops

SFO

$1,753

Multiple Airlines

Nov 22

SFO

32h 10m

2 stops

BLZ

Dec 13

BLZ

39h 25m

2 stops

SFO

$1,757

Multiple Airlines

Nov 22

SFO

32h 10m

2 stops

BLZ

Dec 13

BLZ

39h 25m

2 stops

SFO

$1,758

Ethiopian Air

Jul 13

ATL

20h 00m

1 stop

BLZ

Jul 19

BLZ

23h 45m

2 stops

ATL

$1,765

Ethiopian Air

Jul 19

ATL

19h 40m

1 stop

BLZ

Jul 26

BLZ

23h 45m

2 stops

ATL

$1,779

Ethiopian Air

Jul 13

ATL

40h 05m

2 stops

BLZ

Jul 26

BLZ

23h 45m

2 stops

ATL

$1,786

Ethiopian Air

Sep 23

JFK

28h 40m

3 stops

BLZ

Sep 27

BLZ

32h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$1,828

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1:45 pm - 5:35 pm

JFK

LLW

21h 50m

2 stops

10:20 am - 7:35 am

LLW

JFK

27h 15m

2 stops

$1,205Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 16

9:05 am - 9:30 am

BOS

LLW

42h 25m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 11:15 am

LLW

BOS

27h 00m

3 stops

$1,215Kenya Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Sep 12

8:41 am - 9:30 am

BOS

LLW

42h 49m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 4:59 pm

LLW

BOS

32h 44m

3 stops

$1,225Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Sep 12

8:41 am - 9:30 am

BOS

LLW

42h 49m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 4:59 pm

LLW

BOS

32h 44m

3 stops

$1,234Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Sep 12

9:05 am - 1:30 pm

BOS

LLW

22h 25m

2 stops

10:20 am - 2:40 pm

LLW

BOS

34h 20m

3 stops

$1,247Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 9

7:21 pm - 1:10 pm

DFW

LLW

34h 49m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 1:16 pm

LLW

DFW

29h 51m

3 stops

$1,481Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 18

7:21 pm - 1:10 pm

DFW

LLW

34h 49m

2 stops

2:25 pm - 10:26 pm

LLW

DFW

39h 01m

3 stops

$1,520Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Apr 23

3:45 pm - 9:30 am

DFW

LLW

34h 45m

2 stops

12:35 pm - 1:35 pm

LLW

DFW

32h 00m

2 stops

$1,793Air France

Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Apr 23

5:35 pm - 1:35 pm

IAH

BLZ

36h 00m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 3:15 pm

BLZ

IAH

33h 05m

2 stops

$2,139Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

5:35 pm - 1:35 pm

IAH

BLZ

36h 00m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 3:15 pm

BLZ

IAH

33h 05m

2 stops

$2,140Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

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Depart

Return

Price

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Quickest round-trip

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/6

1:45 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 9/16

10:20 am-7:35 am

2 stops27h 15m

$1,205

BostonLilongwe

BOS - LLW

BOSLLW

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 8/24

9:05 am-9:30 am

2 stops42h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 9/12

2:15 pm-11:15 am

3 stops27h 00m

$1,215

BostonLilongwe

BOS - LLW

BOSLLW

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 8/24

8:41 am-9:30 am

2 stops42h 49m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 9/12

2:15 pm-4:59 pm

3 stops32h 44m

$1,225

BostonLilongwe

BOS - LLW

BOSLLW

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 8/24

8:41 am-9:30 am

2 stops42h 49m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 9/12

2:15 pm-4:59 pm

3 stops32h 44m

$1,234

BostonLilongwe

BOS - LLW

BOSLLW

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 8/24

9:05 am-1:30 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 9/9

10:20 am-2:40 pm

3 stops34h 20m

$1,247

DallasLilongwe

DFW - LLW

DFWLLW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 9/9

7:21 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops34h 49m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 9/18

2:25 pm-1:16 pm

3 stops29h 51m

$1,481

DallasLilongwe

DFW - LLW

DFWLLW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/22

7:21 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops34h 49m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 4/23

2:25 pm-10:26 pm

3 stops39h 01m

$1,520

DallasLilongwe

DFW - LLW

DFWLLW

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/22

3:45 pm-9:30 am

2 stops34h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 4/23

12:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,793

HoustonBlantyre

IAH - BLZ

IAHBLZ

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/13

5:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Blantyre Chileka

Tue 11/17

2:10 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$2,139

HoustonBlantyre

IAH - BLZ

IAHBLZ

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/13

5:35 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Blantyre Chileka

Tue 11/17

2:10 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$2,140

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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 91% 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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Summary info about Malawi flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$2,043
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,205
Fastest flight time	32h 35m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Malawi from United States in the last 5 days is $2,043 (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 5 days is $1,205 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lilongwe Intl).

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The fastest flight to Malawi from United States takes 32h 35m (Los Angeles to Lilongwe Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Malawi, with a 31% 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:
$97 per person with Ethiopian Air
$303 per person with Airlink
$440 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 88% 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, 71% 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 June 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.