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$969+ 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LLW
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 2, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 10/1210:15 amORD - LLW
3 stops40h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/124:00 pmLLW - ORD
3 stops47h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/1$1,258
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 9/410:15 amORD - BLZ
2 stops39h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/135:10 pmBLZ - ORD
3 stops46h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/1$1,348
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:10 pmORD - LLW
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/192:15 pmLLW - ORD
3 stops30h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,513
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/164:20 pmORD - LLW
3 stops26h 00mKLM
Fri 5/232:15 pmLLW - ORD
3 stops30h 55mKLM
Deal found 3/31$1,528
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Sun 5/46:35 pmORD - BLZ
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/262:10 pmBLZ - ORD
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,536
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 5/149:05 pmORD - LLW
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/212:45 pmLLW - ORD
3 stops39h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,771
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Thu 9/47:20 pmORD - BLZ
2 stops59h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 9/152:10 pmBLZ - ORD
2 stops55h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,906
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/187:10 amORD - LLW
2 stops23h 15mKenya Airways
Sat 4/262:40 amLLW - ORD
2 stops46h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,989
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/63:19 pmORD - LLW
3 stops62h 51mQatar Airways
Mon 8/42:00 pmLLW - ORD
3 stops40h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$3,236

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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 April 2, 2025.
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

Thu 9/4

10:15 am-8:40 am

2 stops39h 25m

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 9/13

5:10 pm-8:15 am

3 stops46h 05m

$1,348

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

10:15 am-7:10 am

2 stops37h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 5/31

4:45 pm-8:15 am

3 stops46h 30m

$1,416

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/5

6:10 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 9/19

2:15 pm-1:18 pm

3 stops30h 03m

$1,513

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

4:20 pm-1:20 am

3 stops26h 00m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 5/23

2:15 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops30h 55m

$1,528

ChicagoBlantyre

ORD - BLZ

ORDBLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

6:35 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 5/26

2:10 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,536

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

9:05 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 5/21

2:45 pm-11:30 pm

3 stops39h 45m

$1,771

ChicagoBlantyre

ORD - BLZ

ORDBLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

7:20 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops59h 10m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 9/15

2:10 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops55h 55m

$1,906

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/18

7:10 am-1:25 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 4/26

2:40 am-5:55 pm

2 stops46h 15m

$1,989

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

3:19 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops62h 51m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 8/4

2:00 pm-11:25 pm

3 stops40h 25m

$3,236

ChicagoLilongwe

ORD - LLW

ORDLLW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

10:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$969

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Deals found on 3/31

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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 April 2, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Malawi, see what other customers have to say about KLM, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
764 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
263 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

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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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,295Average$1,856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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