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Flights from Chicago to Lilongwe

Find cheap airlines flights from Chicago to Lilongwe

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Chicago to Lilongwe, including Ethiopian Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Ethiopian Airlines.
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Find flight deals from Chicago to Lilongwe for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $956 or round trip flights from $1,583.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Chicago to Lilongwe

The distance between Chicago and Lilongwe is about 13,612.25 km. The most popular month to Lilongwe is December. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$956
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,583
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance13,612.25 km
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Lilongwe?

The cheapest time for Chicago to Lilongwe flights: Nov 16 to Nov 23 — one way flight prices from $739.

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  • Dec

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  • 1421
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  • Jan

    284
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  • 1825

  • Feb

    251
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Lilongwe?

    By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Lilongwe is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Lilongwe is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Lilongwe on November 12, 2025 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at $955.
  • The time difference between Lilongwe and Chicago is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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