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What to know about flights from Lilongwe to Nairobi?

The distance between Lilongwe and Nairobi is approximately 1,429.6 km. It takes around 3 hours 5 minutes on average to fly from Lilongwe to Nairobi. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is September.

Cheapest one-way
$319
Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines LLW-NBO 2h 15m · Nonstop Wed, Sep 16
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Cheapest round-trip
$544
Kenya Airways Kenya Airways LLW-NBO 4h 30m · Nonstop Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 18
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Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines Cheapest · From $319 Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines Most booked
When to travel
October
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,429.6 km
Flight distance
3h 5m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Lilongwe to Nairobi over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $319 and round-trip from $544. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        LLW 2:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        NBO 7:45 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Sat, Oct 17 | Kenya Airways
        NBO 12:50 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        LLW 2:10 AM
        Nairobi - Lilongwe | Sun, Oct 18 | Kenya Airways
        $544 $659
        17% off
        17% off
        $659 $544
      • LLW 12:35 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        NBO 4:05 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Fri, Oct 23 | Kenya Airways
        NBO 12:10 PM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        LLW 1:25 PM
        Nairobi - Lilongwe | Tue, Oct 27 | Kenya Airways
        $556 $659
        16% off
        16% off
        $659 $556
      • LLW 2:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        NBO 7:45 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Tue, Oct 20 | Kenya Airways
        NBO 12:10 PM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        LLW 1:25 PM
        Nairobi - Lilongwe | Tue, Oct 27 | Kenya Airways
        $556 $659
        16% off
        16% off
        $659 $556
      • LLW 10:20 AM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        NBO 3:50 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Wed, Oct 21 | Kenya Airways
        NBO 8:10 AM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        LLW 9:25 AM
        Nairobi - Lilongwe | Wed, Oct 28 | Kenya Airways
        $556
        16% off
        $659 $556
      • LLW 3:30 AM
        2h 10m
        Nonstop
        NBO 6:40 AM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Sun, Oct 11 | Kenya Airways
        NBO 8:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        LLW 11:45 AM
        Nairobi - Lilongwe | Fri, Oct 16 | Kenya Airways
        $557
        15% off
        $659 $557
      • LLW 6:25 PM
        2h 30m
        Nonstop
        NBO 9:55 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Mon, Oct 12 | Kenya Airways
        NBO 12:10 PM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        LLW 1:30 PM
        Nairobi - Lilongwe | Sat, Oct 17 | Kenya Airways
        $557
        15% off
        $659 $557
      • LLW 2:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        NBO 7:45 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Sat, Oct 3 | Kenya Airways
        NBO 12:50 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        LLW 2:10 AM
        Nairobi - Lilongwe | Sun, Oct 11 | Kenya Airways
        $558
        15% off
        $659 $558
      • LLW 2:15 PM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        NBO 7:45 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Tue, Oct 6 | Kenya Airways
        NBO 8:10 AM
        4h 35m
        Nonstop
        LLW 11:45 AM
        Nairobi - Lilongwe | Fri, Oct 9 | Kenya Airways
        $558
        15% off
        $659 $558
      • LLW 10:20 AM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        NBO 3:50 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 30 | Kenya Airways
        NBO 8:10 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        LLW 9:30 AM
        Nairobi - Lilongwe | Wed, Oct 7 | Kenya Airways
        $559
        15% off
        $659 $559
      • LLW 10:20 AM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        NBO 3:50 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 23 | Kenya Airways
        NBO 8:10 AM
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        LLW 9:30 AM
        Nairobi - Lilongwe | Wed, Sep 30 | Kenya Airways
        $560
        15% off
        $659 $560
      • LLW 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 2:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
        NBO 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        LLW 4:00 PM
        Nairobi - Lilongwe | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        LLW 4:45 PM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 8:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $319 $405
        21% off
        21% off
        $405 $319
      • LLW 4:45 PM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 8:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Sat, Sep 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $321 $405
        21% off
        21% off
        $405 $321
      • LLW 4:45 PM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 8:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Sun, Sep 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $324 $405
        20% off
        20% off
        $405 $324
      • LLW 4:45 PM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 8:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Sun, Sep 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $325
        20% off
        $405 $325
      • LLW 4:45 PM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 8:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Sat, Oct 31 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $327
        19% off
        $405 $327
      • LLW 4:45 PM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 8:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $327
        19% off
        $405 $327
      • LLW 4:45 PM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 8:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Sun, Oct 4 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $341
        16% off
        $405 $341
      • LLW 4:45 PM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 8:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Fri, Oct 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $342
        16% off
        $405 $342
      • LLW 4:45 PM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 8:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Fri, Oct 2 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $343
        15% off
        $405 $343
      • LLW 4:45 PM
        2h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 8:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Sat, Sep 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $344
        15% off
        $405 $344
      • LLW 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 2:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Lilongwe to Nairobi operate an average of 4 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 50.0% on-time departure rate and a 56.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Lilongwe to Nairobi flights?

Direct flights available! Find 2 airlines fly direct from Lilongwe to Nairobi, including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest non stop flights.
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Lilongwe to Nairobi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Lilongwe to Nairobi

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Lilongwe to Nairobi?

The average price of one-way flights from Lilongwe to Nairobi purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Lilongwe to Nairobi is October, with an average price of $268; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to $486.

$486
$377
$268
$159
    Cheapest
  • $276
    Sep
  • $268
    Oct
  • $285
    Nov
  • $268
    Dec
  • $271
    Jan
  • $283
    Feb
  • $309
    Mar
  • $366
    Apr
  • $486
    May
  • $318
    Jun
  • $288
    Jul
  • $363
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Lilongwe to Nairobi?

Average price of round-trip flights from Lilongwe to Nairobi purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Lilongwe to Nairobi are found during September, with an average price of $439. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to $763.

$763
$601
$439
$277
  • $439
    Sep
  • $503
    Oct
  • $533
    Nov
  • $512
    Dec
  • $513
    Jan
  • $481
    Feb
  • $527
    Mar
  • $542
    Apr
  • $548
    May
  • $624
    Jun
  • $582
    Jul
  • $763
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lilongwe to Nairobi (LLW-NBO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ethiopian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $319 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LLW to NBO on Wed, Sep 16), while Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $544 departing on Sat, Oct 17 and returning on Sun, Oct 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Lilongwe to Nairobi with the following airlines, including: Ethiopian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 5 minutes to fly from Lilongwe (LLW) to Nairobi (NBO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Lilongwe to Nairobi 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 9 flight per week flying from Lilongwe to Nairobi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Ethiopian Airlines: S/-/T/W/T/F/S -- ET050 (17:49)
  • To find best deals on flights from Lilongwe to Nairobi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 16, with one-way flights priced at just $319.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Nairobi travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Lilongwe to Nairobi is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Lilongwe to Nairobi on September 16, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at $314.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), and Wilson Airport (WIL). Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (LLW-NBO) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Nairobi and Lilongwe is 1h.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Lilongwe to Nairobi is $556. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Lilongwe to Nairobi is $792. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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