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$774+ Cheap flights from California to Malawi

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LAX — LLW
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,236
(oojo)

One-way from

$774
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,610
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Cheapest flights from California to Malawi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Malawi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/19:01 pmSFO - LLW
3 stops33h 04mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/154:05 pmLLW - SFO
3 stops32h 36mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$1,236
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/14:10 pmSFO - LLW
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/152:15 pmLLW - SFO
3 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,427
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/81:50 pmLAX - LLW
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/152:15 pmLLW - LAX
3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,669
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/79:01 pmSFO - LLW
2 stops30h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/144:05 pmLLW - SFO
2 stops56h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$2,016
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/55:05 pmSFO - BLZ
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/101:00 pmBLZ - SFO
3 stops58h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$2,108
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 5/19:45 pmSAN - BLZ
3 stops49h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 5/101:00 pmBLZ - SAN
4 stops35h 38mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/22$2,111
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 7/98:30 pmSAN - LLW
3 stops55h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/262:45 pmLLW - SAN
3 stops33h 14mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/22$2,306
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/24:40 pmSAN - BLZ
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/112:10 pmBLZ - SAN
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$2,326
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/59:01 pmSFO - BLZ
2 stops30h 14mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/101:00 pmBLZ - SFO
4 stops53h 32mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/21$2,373
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Wed 7/97:50 pmSAN - LLW
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/262:00 pmLLW - SAN
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$2,512
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:00 amLAX - LLW
4 stops47h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 3/94:05 pmLLW - LAX
3 stops50h 13mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/21$4,713
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/268:00 amSMF - LLW
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/152:00 pmLLW - SMF
2 stops40h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$6,153

Find flights from California to Malawi within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 February 22, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Malawi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

9:01 pm-3:05 pm

3 stops33h 04m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 4/15

4:05 pm-3:41 pm

3 stops32h 36m

$1,236

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

4:10 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 4/15

2:15 pm-1:50 pm

3 stops56h 35m

$1,427

Los AngelesLilongwe

LAX - LLW

LAXLLW

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

1:50 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 4/15

2:15 pm-6:20 pm

3 stops37h 05m

$1,669

San FranciscoLilongwe

SFO - LLW

SFOLLW

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

9:01 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops30h 49m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 4/14

4:05 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops56h 20m

$2,016

San FranciscoBlantyre

SFO - BLZ

SFOBLZ

San Francisco

Sat 4/5

5:05 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Blantyre Chileka

Thu 4/10

1:00 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops58h 00m

$2,108

San DiegoBlantyre

SAN - BLZ

SANBLZ

San Diego

Thu 5/1

9:45 pm-8:40 am

3 stops49h 55m

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 5/10

1:00 pm-3:38 pm

4 stops35h 38m

$2,111

San DiegoLilongwe

SAN - LLW

SANLLW

San Diego

Wed 7/9

8:30 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops55h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 7/26

2:45 pm-2:59 pm

3 stops33h 14m

$2,306

San DiegoBlantyre

SAN - BLZ

SANBLZ

San Diego

Fri 5/2

4:40 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 5/11

2:10 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$2,326

San FranciscoBlantyre

SFO - BLZ

SFOBLZ

San Francisco

Sat 4/5

9:01 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops30h 14m

Blantyre Chileka

Thu 4/10

1:00 pm-9:32 am

4 stops53h 32m

$2,373

San DiegoLilongwe

SAN - LLW

SANLLW

San Diego

Wed 7/9

7:50 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 7/26

2:00 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$2,512

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Rainfall in Malawi by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malawi 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 Malawi when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Malawi by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malawi, 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).

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 February 22, 2025.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Khalil,Nov 2024

SEA - DOH

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Khalil,Nov 2024

SEA - DOH

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Khalil,Nov 2024

SEA - DOH

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
776 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Khalil,Nov 2024

SEA - DOH

Organized and punctual departure process. The flight was full and the seat pitch is inadequate given the ultra long flight. It looks like the airline has increased the seat rows to maximize the payload, but overlooked the comfort factor. I was in economy at a window seat, but had half a window to my seat! The cabin temperature was a little warm, when I tried to open the overhead vent, the one in front was too far and started blowing air on the passenger in front of me, and the same for the vent behind me, it was for the passenger behinde. It looked as if an extra row was cramped between every two rows. The family behind me had a child who was constantly crying and banging his head against my seat. It's not the airline's fault, but the lack of space aggravated the situation.

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Top 2 airlines flying from California to Malawi

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,345Average$1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$2,005Average$2,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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