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$1,119+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Malawi

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LLW
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Malawi

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Malawi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Malawi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/244:25 pm
ORD
-
BLZ
2 stops37h 05m
KLM
Mon 2/22:10 pm
BLZ
-
ORD
2 stops33h 00m
KLM
Deal found 1/19$1,119
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 2/149:45 am
ORD
-
LLW
2 stops37h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 2/214:45 pm
LLW
-
ORD
3 stops46h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/21$1,308
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/155:20 pm
ORD
-
BLZ
2 stops60h 10m
KLM
Sun 2/222:10 pm
BLZ
-
ORD
2 stops32h 10m
KLM
Deal found 1/19$1,336
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/49:45 am
ORD
-
LLW
3 stops39h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/188:10 am
LLW
-
ORD
4 stops31h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$1,399
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/25:10 pm
ORD
-
LLW
2 stops37h 15m
Kenya Airways
Thu 6/112:15 pm
LLW
-
ORD
3 stops31h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,472
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/25:10 pm
ORD
-
LLW
2 stops37h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 6/92:15 pm
LLW
-
ORD
3 stops31h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,477
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 10/64:05 pm
ORD
-
LLW
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/152:15 pm
LLW
-
ORD
3 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,504
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 1/249:45 am
ORD
-
BLZ
2 stops38h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/25:10 pm
BLZ
-
ORD
3 stops46h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/19$1,521
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/159:45 am
ORD
-
BLZ
2 stops38h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 2/229:20 am
BLZ
-
ORD
3 stops30h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/19$1,523
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/259:45 am
ORD
-
BLZ
2 stops38h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 3/19:20 am
BLZ
-
ORD
3 stops30h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$1,543
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/43:20 pm
ORD
-
LLW
3 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1810:15 am
LLW
-
ORD
3 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,544
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/159:40 pm
ORD
-
BLZ
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/302:10 pm
BLZ
-
ORD
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,979

Find flight deals from Chicago to Malawi

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3 stars

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$1,308
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Malawi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Malawi that are best for you.

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ChicagoBlantyre

ORD - BLZ

ORDBLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

5:20 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops60h 10m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 2/22

2:10 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$1,336

ChicagoBlantyre

ORD - BLZ

ORDBLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

9:45 am-8:40 am

2 stops38h 55m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 2/22

9:20 am-7:40 am

3 stops30h 20m

$1,523

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

9:45 am-7:30 am

2 stops37h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 2/21

2:45 pm-7:40 am

2 stops24h 55m

$1,529

ChicagoBlantyre

ORD - BLZ

ORDBLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

9:45 am-8:40 am

2 stops38h 55m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 3/1

9:20 am-7:40 am

3 stops30h 20m

$1,543

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/31

10:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 6/24

2:25 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,625

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/31

10:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 6/10

2:25 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,625

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

3:15 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops38h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 6/10

2:25 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,679

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/31

10:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 6/13

4:45 pm-8:15 am

3 stops46h 30m

$1,706

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

10:15 am-7:30 am

2 stops38h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 6/12

4:45 pm-8:15 am

3 stops46h 30m

$1,724

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

10:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 6/9

2:25 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,727

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Malawi

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Malawi?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Malawi (average of $1,287). Flying from Chicago to Malawi in January is currently the most expensive (average of $6,661). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malawi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malawi. 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 Malawi. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air from Chicago to Malawi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
948 reviews

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

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With Star we are very happy and we say thank you.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
948 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
948 reviews

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

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With Star we are very happy and we say thank you.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Malawi?

    For as low as $1,523, KLM can have you in Malawi from Chicago in 38h 55m. The distance from Chicago to Malawi is about 8610 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Malawi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Malawi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Malawi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Malawi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Malawi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Malawi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Malawi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Malawi (average of $1,287). Flying from Chicago to Malawi in January is currently the most expensive (average of $6,661). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Chicago to Malawi

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago to Malawi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,287Average$1,808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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