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$705+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Malawi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LLW
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Malawi

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,210
(Ovago)

One-way from

$705
(Kiwi.com)
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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 7, 2026.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 5/114:50 pmORD - LLW
2 stops37h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 5/192:15 pmLLW - ORD
3 stops31h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,210
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 10/710:15 amORD - BLZ
2 stops39h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/145:10 pmBLZ - ORD
3 stops46h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7$1,492
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 5/1110:15 amORD - LLW
2 stops40h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/192:45 pmLLW - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6$1,508
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Fri 1/239:45 amORD - LLW
2 stops37h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/274:00 pmLLW - ORD
4 stops47h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/5$1,547
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 3/1012:41 pmORD - LLW
3 stops41h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/202:45 pmLLW - ORD
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,551
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/109:01 pmORD - LLW
2 stops32h 49mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/202:45 pmLLW - ORD
2 stops32h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,619
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 amORD - BLZ
2 stops38h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 3/19:10 amBLZ - ORD
3 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6$1,640

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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 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Malawi that are best for you.

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ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

9:45 am-7:30 am

2 stops37h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 1/27

4:00 pm-7:40 am

4 stops47h 40m

$1,547

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

9:01 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops32h 49m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 3/20

2:45 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,619

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

12:41 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops41h 09m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 3/20

2:45 pm-2:33 pm

3 stops30h 48m

$1,620

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

9:10 am-7:40 am

3 stops30h 30m

$1,640

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

7:01 am-2:10 am

2 stops35h 09m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 1/27

2:15 pm-1:14 pm

3 stops30h 59m

$1,692

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

6:40 am-5:35 pm

3 stops26h 55m

$705

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

9:15 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$841

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

1:02 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops39h 48m

$854

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

4:51 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops37h 19m

$901

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Deals found on 1/5

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Malawi

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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 7, 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
935 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

7.6

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

puguh,Nov 2025

JUB - ADD

Very bad service and cleaness. By the end of flight i missed my baggage
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
935 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
935 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

7.6

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

puguh,Nov 2025

JUB - ADD

Very bad service and cleaness. By the end of flight i missed my baggage

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Malawi?

    For as low as $1,619, Ethiopian Air can have you in Malawi from Chicago in 32h 49m. The distance from Chicago to Malawi is about 8464 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.

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  • 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 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,287Average$1,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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