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$839+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LLW
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Wed 8/12
Wed 8/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Malawi

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Malawi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Malawi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 13, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 11/227:25 pm
SFO
-
BLZ
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/132:10 pm
BLZ
-
SFO
2 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$1,704
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 7/305:05 pm
SFO
-
LLW
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/252:15 pm
LLW
-
SFO
3 stops56h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$1,775
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 8/101:55 pm
SFO
-
LLW
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/172:00 pm
LLW
-
SFO
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10$2,101
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Sun 11/2210:55 pm
SFO
-
BLZ
4 stops71h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 12/131:00 pm
BLZ
-
SFO
4 stops34h 11m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/11$2,310
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Fri 8/711:05 pm
SFO
-
BLZ
3 stops48h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 8/141:00 pm
BLZ
-
SFO
4 stops32h 32m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/9$2,470
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Fri 8/711:05 pm
SFO
-
LLW
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/142:25 pm
LLW
-
SFO
3 stops31h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$2,540
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/77:35 pm
SFO
-
BLZ
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/142:10 pm
BLZ
-
SFO
2 stops61h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$2,718

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Malawi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Malawi flight deals. Data was last updated July 13, 2026.

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Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,704
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$839
(oojo)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 July 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Malawi that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoBlantyre

SFO - BLZ

SFOBLZ

San Francisco

Sun 11/22

7:25 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 12/13

2:10 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$1,704

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

5:05 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 8/25

2:15 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops32h 45m

$1,775
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

1:55 pm-9:30 am

2 stops34h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 8/17

2:00 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$2,101

San FranciscoBlantyre

SFO - BLZ

SFOBLZ

San Francisco

Sun 11/22

10:55 pm-8:40 am

4 stops71h 45m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 12/13

1:00 pm-1:11 pm

4 stops34h 11m

$2,310

San FranciscoBlantyre

SFO - BLZ

SFOBLZ

San Francisco

Fri 8/7

11:05 pm-8:40 am

4 stops48h 35m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 8/14

1:00 pm-3:28 pm

4 stops35h 28m

$2,488
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

12:35 am-1:10 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$839

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Deals found on 7/9

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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 July 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Malawi, such as Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,010 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,010 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,010 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Malawi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Malawi?

    If you book a flight to Malawi from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.0 mi from the center of San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Malawi one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $178 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $179 and American Airlines from $189 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Malawi?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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.

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Malawi

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco 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 July 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,182Average$2,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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