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 35h 30m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Lilongwe Intl takes 28h 15m 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

Nov 2

JFK

16h 40m

1 stop

LLW

Nov 14

LLW

23h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,205

Ethiopian Air

Aug 31

JFK

53h 40m

4 stops

LLW

Sep 8

LLW

34h 00m

4 stops

JFK

$1,284

Kenya Airways

Nov 1

JFK

20h 50m

2 stops

LLW

Nov 12

LLW

27h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,296

Kenya Airways

Nov 6

JFK

36h 40m

1 stop

LLW

Nov 14

LLW

23h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,298

Kenya Airways

Nov 6

JFK

36h 40m

1 stop

LLW

Nov 14

LLW

23h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,308

Multiple Airlines

Sep 18

JFK

35h 00m

2 stops

LLW

Oct 3

LLW

39h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$1,342

Multiple Airlines

Nov 3

JFK

29h 05m

2 stops

LLW

Nov 13

LLW

29h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,344

Air France

Nov 3

EWR

33h 20m

2 stops

LLW

Nov 13

LLW

33h 10m

2 stops

EWR

$1,345

Multiple Airlines

Sep 10

BOS

42h 20m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 19

LLW

29h 29m

3 stops

BOS

$1,373

Multiple Airlines

Sep 10

BOS

36h 30m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 19

LLW

29h 29m

3 stops

BOS

$1,378

Multiple Airlines

Sep 11

BOS

36h 59m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 19

LLW

29h 29m

3 stops

BOS

$1,382

Air France

Sep 11

JFK

27h 40m

2 stops

LLW

Sep 14

LLW

28h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,388

Flights to Blantyre

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 19

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

Oct 3

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,402

Ethiopian Air

Sep 22

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

Oct 17

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,416

Ethiopian Air

Sep 20

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

Oct 17

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,418

Ethiopian Air

Sep 28

IAD

29h 20m

3 stops

BLZ

Oct 31

BLZ

45h 50m

3 stops

IAD

$1,429

Ethiopian Air

Sep 27

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

Oct 19

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,433

Ethiopian Air

Sep 26

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

Nov 1

BLZ

45h 50m

3 stops

IAD

$1,436

Ethiopian Air

Sep 26

IAD

53h 20m

3 stops

BLZ

Oct 28

BLZ

45h 50m

3 stops

IAD

$1,438

Ethiopian Air

Sep 28

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

Nov 2

BLZ

45h 50m

3 stops

IAD

$1,439

Ethiopian Air

Sep 21

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

Oct 19

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,441

Ethiopian Air

Sep 26

IAD

53h 20m

3 stops

BLZ

Oct 27

BLZ

45h 50m

3 stops

IAD

$1,443

Ethiopian Air

Sep 20

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

BLZ

Oct 20

BLZ

32h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,465

Ethiopian Air

Sep 21

IAD

29h 20m

3 stops

BLZ

Oct 17

BLZ

45h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,483

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1:45 pm - 9:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

36h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:15 pm - 6:35 amLLW Lilongwe Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 20m2 stops Nampula Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,205Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 14

1:45 pm - 9:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

36h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

3:30 am - 6:35 amLLW Lilongwe Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,205Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 14

1:45 pm - 1:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

16h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:15 pm - 6:35 amLLW Lilongwe Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 20m2 stops Nampula Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,205Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 14

1:45 pm - 5:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

20h 50m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Nampula

2:15 pm - 6:35 amLLW Lilongwe Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 20m2 stops Nampula Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,205Kenya Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 14

10:00 pm - 9:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

53h 40m4 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam Blantyre Chileka

4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLLW Lilongwe Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 00m4 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$1,284Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 8

4:30 pm - 9:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

35h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

3:30 am - 12:55 pmLLW Lilongwe Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,342Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Oct 3

9:20 pm - 9:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

29h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:35 pm - 10:55 amLLW Lilongwe Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,344Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 13

5:05 pm - 9:25 amEWR Newark-LLW Lilongwe Intl

33h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:35 pm - 2:45 pmLLW Lilongwe Intl-EWR Newark

33h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,345Air France

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 13

10:55 am - 9:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

40h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam Blantyre Chileka

4:00 pm - 9:00 amLLW Lilongwe Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

47h 00m4 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,435Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 31

10:00 am - 9:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

40h 40m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam Blantyre Chileka

4:00 pm - 8:00 amLLW Lilongwe Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

47h 00m4 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,438Ethiopian Air

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14

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10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

19h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:25 pm - 8:15 amLLW Lilongwe Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,729Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 12

10:15 am - 9:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

40h 25m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam Blantyre Chileka

4:00 pm - 8:15 amLLW Lilongwe Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

47h 15m4 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,836Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 12

10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

19h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

4:00 pm - 8:15 amLLW Lilongwe Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

47h 15m4 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,883Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 12

3:53 pm - 1:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

38h 17m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

4:00 pm - 8:15 amLLW Lilongwe Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

47h 15m4 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$2,060Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 12

10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

19h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

10:30 am - 8:15 amLLW Lilongwe Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 45m3 stops Lusaka Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$2,064Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 12

12:17 am - 12:35 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-BLZ Blantyre Chileka

27h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

3:10 pm - 8:45 pmBLZ Blantyre Chileka-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

38h 35m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,482Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 18

12:17 am - 12:35 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-BLZ Blantyre Chileka

27h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

3:10 pm - 4:06 pmBLZ Blantyre Chileka-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

57h 56m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,638Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16

10:40 pm - 12:15 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-BLZ Blantyre Chileka

52h 35m3 stops Newark Lome Addis Ababa Bole

3:10 pm - 8:45 pmBLZ Blantyre Chileka-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

38h 35m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,655Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18

10:40 pm - 12:15 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-BLZ Blantyre Chileka

52h 35m3 stops Newark Lome Addis Ababa Bole

3:10 pm - 4:06 pmBLZ Blantyre Chileka-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

57h 56m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,797Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 16

5:15 pm - 1:35 pmSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-BLZ Blantyre Chileka

59h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

2:10 pm - 1:35 pmBLZ Blantyre Chileka-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

32h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

$3,069Emirates

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 19

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkLilongwe

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/3

1:45 pm-9:25 am

1 stop36h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 11/14

2:15 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 20m

$1,205

New YorkLilongwe

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/3

1:45 pm-9:25 am

1 stop36h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 11/14

3:30 am-6:35 am

1 stop34h 05m

$1,205

Quickest round-trip

New YorkLilongwe

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/2

1:45 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 11/14

2:15 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 20m

$1,205

New YorkLilongwe

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

1:45 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 11/14

2:15 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 20m

$1,205

New YorkLilongwe

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/31

10:00 pm-9:40 am

4 stops53h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 9/8

4:00 pm-8:00 pm

4 stops34h 00m

$1,284

New YorkLilongwe

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/18

4:30 pm-9:30 am

2 stops35h 00m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 10/3

3:30 am-12:55 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$1,342

New YorkLilongwe

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/3

9:20 pm-9:25 am

2 stops29h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 11/13

12:35 pm-10:55 am

2 stops29h 20m

$1,344

NewarkLilongwe

EWR Newark - LLW Lilongwe Intl

EWRLLW

Newark

Tue 11/3

5:05 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 11/13

12:35 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,345

Washington, D.C.Lilongwe

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

IADLLW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/27

10:55 am-9:40 am

3 stops40h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 10/31

4:00 pm-9:00 am

4 stops47h 00m

$1,435

Washington, D.C.Lilongwe

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

IADLLW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/6

10:00 am-9:40 am

3 stops40h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 11/14

4:00 pm-8:00 am

4 stops47h 00m

$1,438

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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 92% 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	$701
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,205
Fastest flight time	32h 20m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Malawi from United States in the last 5 days is $701 (Chicago O'Hare 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 20m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Blantyre Chileka).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Malawi, with a 27% 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:
$98 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, 72% 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 August 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.