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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Malawi

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Lilongwe
Lilongwe2 stops$1,467
Blantyre
Blantyre2 stops$1,442
Lilongwe
Lilongwe2 stops$1,467
Blantyre
Blantyre2 stops$1,442

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Malawi

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 8:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BLZ Blantyre Chileka
38h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam
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5:10 pm - 7:40 amBLZ  Blantyre Chileka-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
46h 30m3 stops Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
$1,442Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 11 - Thu, Apr 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 9:00 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl
39h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Entebbe
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4:40 pm - 8:15 amLLW  Lilongwe Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
46h 35m3 stops Entebbe Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
$1,467Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Feb 9
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1:15 pm - 1:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl
39h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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2:05 pm - 7:35 amLLW  Lilongwe Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
49h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,584Etihad Airways
Wed, Jan 6 - Mon, Feb 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 9:00 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl
39h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Entebbe
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4:40 pm - 7:40 amLLW  Lilongwe Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
47h 00m3 stops Entebbe Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
$1,620Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 18 - Thu, Apr 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BLZ Blantyre Chileka
39h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam
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5:10 pm - 8:15 amBLZ  Blantyre Chileka-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
46h 05m3 stops Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
$1,628Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 11 - Thu, Apr 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 9:00 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl
39h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Entebbe
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4:00 pm - 8:15 amLLW  Lilongwe Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
47h 15m4 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
$1,650Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 11 - Thu, Apr 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 9:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl
40h 25m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam Blantyre Chileka
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:00 pm - 8:15 amLLW  Lilongwe Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
47h 15m4 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
$1,667Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jan 5 - Wed, Feb 10
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6:30 am - 11:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl
45h 10m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Nampula
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10:15 am - 12:36 pmLLW  Lilongwe Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 21m3 stops Nampula Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,751Kenya Airways
Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Feb 9
Kenya Airways Logo
6:30 am - 11:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl
45h 10m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Nampula
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2:15 pm - 5:19 pmLLW  Lilongwe Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 04m3 stops Nampula Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,751Kenya Airways
Tue, Jan 5 - Sun, Feb 7
Kenya Airways Logo
6:30 am - 11:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl
45h 10m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Nampula
Kenya Airways Logo
12:30 pm - 12:45 pmLLW  Lilongwe Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,764Kenya Airways
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $1,849 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi right now?

The cheapest fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi on KAYAK in the last week were to Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) from $1,442 round-trip, and to Lilongwe Intl (LLW) from $1,467 round-trip.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi?

May is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,645. Prices are highest in July, when average flight costs increase to around $2,257.

Which airport in Malawi is the cheapest to fly to from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Malawi are:

• Lilongwe Intl (LLW) (avg. price $1,734)
• Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) (avg. price $2,191)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi?

Monday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi, while Thursday is the most expensive. Fares run about 25% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Malawi during the afternoon with average prices of $1,340. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $2,008.

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Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$932
Beat the crowds with an average 68% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 64% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lilongwe

Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi?

    Yes. Fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,665 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi have ranged from $1,665 to $2,229.

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi. However, Ethiopian Air offers a one-stop option.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi?

    On flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi you can book Economy Class or Business Class.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Malawi flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for May when flights are typically cheapest and avoid July when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Monday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Thursday cost about 25% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Lilongwe Intl (LLW) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Lilongwe, which is the most popular destination in Malawi. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Blantyre, Salima and Nkhata Bay.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Chicago to Malawi

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Malawi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.1
Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 1043 reviews
7.1Boarding
7.1Comfort
7.5Crew
6.6Entertainment
6.9Food
Airline reviews

The seat was wet when I came in. Food was just something. And during a whole 11 to 12 hours in the airplane NO WIFI. Was is the point to buy a business ticket if you can be connected to your relatives and your company. Ethiopian used to do that to theirs customers, TECHNICAL ISSUE, WE ARE SORRY….. I am a gold customer for ET. It is very disappointed!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Sep 2026
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The seat was wet when I came in. Food was just something. And during a whole 11 to 12 hours in the airplane NO WIFI. Was is the point to buy a business ticket if you can be connected to your relatives and your company. Ethiopian used to do that to theirs customers, TECHNICAL ISSUE, WE ARE SORRY….. I am a gold customer for ET. It is very disappointed!

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

Good was great, but no vegetarian option: only beef or chicken. In business class please add a vegetarian option. Thanks

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

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