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$639+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — LLW
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Malawi
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Wed 10/2210:15 amORD - BLZ
2 stops37h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/15:10 pmBLZ - ORD
3 stops46h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/19$1,412
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2512:55 pmORD - LLW
2 stops40h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/274:30 pmLLW - ORD
4 stops47h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/21$2,170
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/139:45 amORD - LLW
1 stop19h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/132:45 pmLLW - ORD
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/21$2,227
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Sat 12/1311:50 amORD - LLW
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/132:45 pmLLW - ORD
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$2,234
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Sat 10/257:40 pmORD - LLW
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/276:25 pmLLW - ORD
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$2,394

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Malawi

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$639
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ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

1:10 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 2/24

2:45 pm-7:35 am

2 stops48h 50m

$1,549

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

4:20 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 4/11

2:40 am-2:20 pm

2 stops42h 40m

$1,579

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

6:50 pm-11:45 am

3 stops56h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 2/24

2:15 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops56h 15m

$1,580

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

10:15 am-9:40 am

3 stops40h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 4/12

2:45 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,615

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

6:50 pm-11:45 am

3 stops32h 55m

$639

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

6:50 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$813

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

9:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$947

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

9:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$951

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

1:10 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops39h 40m

$1,021

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Deals found on 10/19

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Malawi (average of $1,287). Flying from Illinois to Malawi in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,004). 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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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Malawi?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Malawi in 38h 05m. Fly via Etihad Airways, KLM, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8464 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Malawi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Malawi (average of $1,287). Flying from Illinois to Malawi in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,004). 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 Illinois to Malawi

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Illinois 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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,379Average$1,855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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