Lilongwe

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Flights to Lilongwe in 2026

Cheapest flights to Lilongwe
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lilongwe. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/31:45 pm
JFK
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LLW
1 stop17h 40m
Kenya Airways
Sat 4/42:40 am
LLW
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JFK
1 stop34h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,102
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/71:45 pm
JFK
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LLW
1 stop17h 40m
Kenya Airways
Sat 5/232:15 pm
LLW
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JFK
2 stops23h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,152
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/11:45 pm
JFK
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LLW
1 stop37h 40m
Kenya Airways
Fri 9/112:15 pm
LLW
-
JFK
2 stops23h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,173
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/271:45 pm
JFK
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LLW
1 stop16h 40m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/32:15 pm
LLW
-
JFK
2 stops23h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,243
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/136:05 pm
EWR
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LLW
2 stops26h 05m
Kenya Airways
Mon 4/272:15 pm
LLW
-
EWR
3 stops30h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,245
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:55 pm
JFK
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LLW
2 stops32h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/92:45 pm
LLW
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JFK
2 stops35h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3$1,250
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/228:55 pm
JFK
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LLW
3 stops27h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/114:45 pm
LLW
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JFK
3 stops33h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2$1,267
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Fri 8/211:45 pm
JFK
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LLW
1 stop17h 40m
Kenya Airways
Sat 9/52:15 pm
LLW
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JFK
2 stops23h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,268
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/211:45 pm
JFK
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LLW
1 stop29h 35m
Kenya Airways
Sat 9/52:40 am
LLW
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JFK
1 stop34h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,275
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/159:45 pm
EWR
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LLW
3 stops36h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 9/294:00 pm
LLW
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EWR
4 stops57h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2$1,567
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/209:45 pm
EWR
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LLW
2 stops27h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 9/510:30 am
LLW
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EWR
3 stops39h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3$1,607
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/19:45 pm
EWR
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LLW
2 stops27h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 9/92:25 pm
LLW
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EWR
2 stops35h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2$1,624

Find flight deals to Lilongwe

Find the latest flights to Lilongwe in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,102

One-way from

$596
From New York to Lilongwe Intl
One-way flight from New York to Lilongwe Intl (LLW)

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Locate flights to Lilongwe that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 3, 2026.
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Price

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/7

1:45 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 5/23

2:15 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 20m

$1,152

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/27

1:45 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 3/3

2:15 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 20m

$1,243

NewarkLilongwe

EWR - LLW

EWRLLW

Newark

Fri 3/13

6:05 pm-2:10 am

2 stops26h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 4/27

2:15 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops30h 30m

$1,245

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

8:55 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 3/9

2:45 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,250

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/22

8:55 pm-9:40 am

4 stops29h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 3/11

4:00 pm-7:55 pm

4 stops33h 55m

$1,274

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/27

8:55 pm-9:40 am

4 stops29h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 3/3

4:00 pm-6:55 pm

4 stops57h 55m

$1,474

New YorkLilongwe

JFK - LLW

JFKLLW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/13

10:10 pm-7:25 am

3 stops51h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 4/27

2:25 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops59h 35m

$1,515

NewarkLilongwe

EWR - LLW

EWRLLW

Newark

Tue 6/9

5:00 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 6/19

2:15 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops30h 30m

$1,629

NewarkLilongwe

EWR - LLW

EWRLLW

Newark

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-12:50 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 3/11

2:45 pm-5:00 pm

3 stops32h 15m

$1,651

New YorkLilongwe

LGA - LLW

LGALLW

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-12:50 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 3/11

2:45 pm-11:44 pm

3 stops38h 59m

$1,657

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Lilongwe in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Lilongwe flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Lilongwe flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Lilongwe flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Lilongwe flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Lilongwe. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lilongwe

How long is the flight to Lilongwe?

On average, a flight from New York to Lilongwe takes 21 hours 46 minutes. Flights to Lilongwe from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lilongwe?

The cheapest airline flying from New York to Lilongwe is Kenya Airways.

Rainfall in Lilongwe by month

Plan your trip to Lilongwe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lilongwe ranges from 0.0 - 8.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.3 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Lilongwe when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Lilongwe by month

Plan your trip to Lilongwe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lilongwe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Lilongwe

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Richard Holmes

Richard Holmes

Expert on Kenya Airways

Based in Cape Town, Richard Holmes is a freelance travel writer who spends plenty of time at 35 000 feet. He’s deeply in love with the Okavango Delta, and has Antarctica at the top of his travelling bucket-list. When he’s not on another plane, you’ll find him running the trails of Table Mountain or surfing his local break.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Paul Rubio

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Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lilongwe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lilongwe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lilongwe. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways to Malawi have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

NLA - ADD

My experience with Ethiopian was good and i say thank you for that.

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

NLA - ADD

My experience with Ethiopian was good and i say thank you for that.

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

NLA - ADD

My experience with Ethiopian was good and i say thank you for that.

FAQs about flying to Lilongwe

Before traveling to Lilongwe, ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in Malawi. Many nationalities, including U.S. citizens, are required to obtain a visa to enter Malawi. Visas can be obtained upon arrival at Lilongwe’s Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), but it's often more convenient to acquire one in advance from a Malawian embassy or consulate. Always verify the latest visa requirements specific to your nationality before your journey.

Lilongwe is served by Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), the main international gateway to Malawi. The airport hosts flights from several African countries and key international hubs. If traveling from outside Africa, you'll likely connect through airports like Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in South Africa, Addis Ababa's Bole International Airport (ADD) in Ethiopia, or Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Kenya. Flight schedules can vary, and it’s advisable to book well in advance, especially during peak travel seasons such as the dry months between May and October.

Upon arrival in Lilongwe, be mindful of Malawi’s customs and environmental regulations. The country has strict rules on importing certain goods to protect its diverse ecosystems and agricultural sectors. This includes limitations on bringing in plants, seeds, certain food items, and animal products. Your luggage may be inspected at Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to ensure compliance with these regulations. Familiarizing yourself with these rules before your trip is crucial for hassle-free entry and to aid in preserving Malawi’s natural environment and biodiversity.

  • What should I pack for a trip to Lilongwe?

    For Lilongwe, pack clothing suitable for a subtropical climate. Light, airy garments like t-shirts, linen pants, and comfortable dresses are ideal, especially during the warmer months (September to April). A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are essential for sun protection. During the cooler season (May to August), include a few layers like a light sweater or jacket for cooler evenings. If you plan on wildlife safaris or nature hikes, consider neutral-colored clothing, a hat, and sturdy walking shoes. An umbrella or raincoat can be useful during the rainy season (November to April).

  • What are some activities and attractions in Lilongwe?

    Lilongwe, the vibrant capital of Malawi, is a city where cultural richness meets natural beauty. Here, the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre stands out as a sanctuary for rescued wildlife, highlighting the country's commitment to conservation. The city's heartbeat is best experienced in the bustling Lilongwe Market, a colorful tapestry of daily life where visitors can explore stalls brimming with fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and unique souvenirs. For a deeper dive into the nation's heritage, the Malawi National Museum offers insightful cultural narratives. Close to the urban excitement, the Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary provides a serene escape with its lush landscapes, ideal for nature enthusiasts seeking tranquility. Beyond the city limits, Lilongwe acts as a gateway to the wider wonders of Malawi. It's the starting point for adventures into the country's pristine national parks, offering thrilling safari experiences, and leads to the majestic Lake Malawi, a haven for water-based activities and relaxation. This blend of urban exploration, cultural immersion, and natural adventure makes Lilongwe a uniquely enriching destination for travelers.

  • Is there public transportation available from Lilongwe International Airport to the city center?

    Public transportation options from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to the city center include taxis and minibuses. Taxis are available outside the terminal and offer a direct, although more expensive, way to reach the city. Minibuses are a cheaper option but may not provide as much comfort and convenience, especially with luggage. Some hotels and lodges offer airport shuttle services, which can be arranged in advance for a smoother journey.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lilongwe?

    If you book a flight to Lilongwe, you will be flying into Lilongwe Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Lilongwe Intl (LLW) is located 12.7 mi from the center of Lilongwe.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lilongwe if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lilongwe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lilongwe?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Kenya Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lilongwe.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lilongwe?

    Lilongwe Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lilongwe. One-way flights to Lilongwe Intl typically cost $56, while round-trip flights cost around $96.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Lilongwe?

    A round-trip flight to Lilongwe will typically cost around $194, however they can be found for as little as $96.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lilongwe depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lilongwe, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Lilongwe Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lilongwe Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lilongwe Intl?

    Yes. Lilongwe Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Arvo6 Luxury Villas is the closest property to Lilongwe Intl (7.0 mi away from Lilongwe Intl).

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