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 New York to Lilongwe takes 26h 40m 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.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to Malawi?

Air France, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Malawi

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 90% 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.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Malawi?

Prices for flights from United States to Malawi refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Malawi?

As of June 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Malawi.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 from United States 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.

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4:00 pm - 1:25 pm

BOS

LLW

38h 25m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 10:43 am

LLW

BOS

27h 28m

3 stops

$1,180Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17

1:45 pm - 9:25 am

JFK

LLW

36h 40m

1 stop

10:15 am - 6:35 am

LLW

JFK

27h 20m

2 stops

$1,205Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 19

7:05 am - 9:25 am

BOS

LLW

43h 20m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 10:43 am

LLW

BOS

27h 28m

3 stops

$1,223Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

10:00 am - 8:40 am

IAD

BLZ

39h 40m

2 stops

5:10 pm - 8:00 am

BLZ

IAD

45h 50m

3 stops

$1,473Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 18

10:00 am - 9:40 am

IAD

LLW

40h 40m

3 stops

4:00 pm - 8:00 am

LLW

IAD

47h 00m

4 stops

$1,480Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

9:10 pm - 12:35 pm

ORD

BLZ

56h 25m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 3:40 pm

BLZ

ORD

31h 30m

2 stops

$1,574Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Oct 4

6:40 pm - 9:25 am

IAD

LLW

31h 45m

2 stops

12:35 pm - 7:20 pm

LLW

IAD

37h 45m

2 stops

$1,587Air France

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 13

4:30 pm - 2:10 am

JFK

LLW

27h 40m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 1:54 pm

LLW

JFK

25h 29m

2 stops

$1,595Air France

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

9:10 pm - 12:35 pm

ORD

BLZ

32h 25m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 3:40 pm

BLZ

ORD

31h 30m

2 stops

$1,614Etihad Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Oct 4

3:10 pm - 1:25 pm

LAX

LLW

60h 15m

2 stops

10:15 am - 12:50 pm

LLW

LAX

60h 35m

3 stops

$2,113Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

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Kenya Airways flights from United States to Malawi

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Nov 3

JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 40m

1 stop

LLW9:25 amLilongwe Intl

Nov 19

LLW10:15 amLilongwe Intl

27h 20m

2 stops

JFK6:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,205

Kenya Airways

Sep 11

JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 25m

1 stop

LLW2:10 amLilongwe Intl

Sep 14

LLW6:25 pmLilongwe Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,267

Kenya Airways

Nov 1

JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 50m

2 stops

LLW5:35 pmLilongwe Intl

Nov 17

LLW2:15 pmLilongwe Intl

23h 20m

2 stops

JFK6:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,284

Qatar Airways flights from United States to Malawi

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Qatar Airways

Nov 3

JFK9:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

29h 25m

2 stops

LLW9:25 amLilongwe Intl

Nov 18

LLW10:15 amLilongwe Intl

35h 45m

3 stops

JFK3:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,765

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Nov 5

IAD8:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 20m

2 stops

LLW1:25 pmLilongwe Intl

Nov 17

LLW2:15 pmLilongwe Intl

56h 40m

3 stops

IAD3:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,766

Qatar Airways

Sep 27

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 10m

2 stops

LLW1:30 pmLilongwe Intl

Oct 21

LLW10:20 amLilongwe Intl

35h 45m

3 stops

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,774

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BOS - LLW

BOSLLW

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 11/5

4:00 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 11/17

2:15 pm-10:43 am

3 stops27h 28m

$1,180

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/3

1:45 pm-9:25 am

1 stop36h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 11/19

10:15 am-6:35 am

2 stops27h 20m

$1,205

BostonLilongwe

BOS - LLW

BOSLLW

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 11/3

7:05 am-9:25 am

2 stops43h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 11/17

2:15 pm-10:43 am

3 stops27h 28m

$1,223

Washington, D.C.Blantyre

IAD - BLZ

IADBLZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/3

10:00 am-8:40 am

2 stops39h 40m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 11/18

5:10 pm-8:00 am

3 stops45h 50m

$1,473

Washington, D.C.Lilongwe

IAD - LLW

IADLLW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/4

10:00 am-9:40 am

3 stops40h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 11/18

4:00 pm-8:00 am

4 stops47h 00m

$1,480

ChicagoBlantyre

ORD - BLZ

ORDBLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

9:10 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops56h 25m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 10/4

3:10 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$1,574

Washington, D.C.Lilongwe

IAD - LLW

IADLLW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/2

6:40 pm-9:25 am

2 stops31h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 11/13

12:35 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$1,587

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JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/11

4:30 pm-2:10 am

2 stops27h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 9/14

6:25 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$1,595

ChicagoBlantyre

ORD - BLZ

ORDBLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/11

9:10 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops32h 25m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 10/4

3:10 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$1,614

Los AngelesLilongwe

LAX - LLW

LAXLLW

Los Angeles

Wed 11/4

3:10 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops60h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 11/8

10:15 am-12:50 pm

3 stops60h 35m

$2,113

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Malawi?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Malawi from United States, with most prices found around $892. If you are unable to visit Malawi during the month of March, then departing from United States during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,016.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Malawi?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Malawi?
As of June 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Malawi.
How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 from United States 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.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $812	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,007 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,052	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 306 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $1,283	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,530 reviews	Search KLM flights

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