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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe from R5 640

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LLW
mar 16 — mar 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Lilongwe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 fevereiro 2026.

dom 7/66:05
CPT
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LLW
2 stops9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
seg 8/614:00
LLW
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CPT
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R10 769
seg 8/67:00
CPT
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LLW
2 stops8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
sáb 13/614:00
LLW
-
CPT
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R10 849
dom 7/66:05
CPT
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LLW
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
qua 10/614:00
LLW
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CPT
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R10 881
seg 8/67:00
CPT
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LLW
1 stop8h 40m
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qua 10/614:00
LLW
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CPT
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R10 960
dom 7/66:05
CPT
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LLW
2 stops9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
sex 12/614:00
LLW
-
CPT
1 stop8h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R11 536
seg 8/67:00
CPT
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LLW
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
sex 12/614:00
LLW
-
CPT
1 stop8h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R11 727
dom 29/313:50
CPT
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LLW
1 stop23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
dom 5/414:25
LLW
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CPT
1 stop22h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R11 983
sex 12/66:05
CPT
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LLW
1 stop7h 05m
Airlink
sáb 13/614:00
LLW
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CPT
1 stop5h 55m
Airlink
Deal found 12/2R12 127
sex 30/109:00
CPT
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LLW
1 stop28h 10m
Airlink
seg 2/1114:00
LLW
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CPT
1 stop28h 35m
Airlink
Deal found 13/2R12 207
ter 31/313:50
CPT
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LLW
1 stop23h 20m
Ethiopian Air
ter 7/414:25
LLW
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CPT
1 stop22h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/2R12 303
qua 10/67:00
CPT
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LLW
1 stop6h 10m
Airlink
sáb 13/614:00
LLW
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CPT
1 stop5h 55m
Airlink
Deal found 12/2R12 335

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Lilongwe (LLW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 fevereiro 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 769

One-way from

R5 640

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 753
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 7/6-8/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 15h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Lilongwe
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8/3
  • 8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Lilongwe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R791 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R838 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 fevereiro 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe that are best for you.

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Lilongwe

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

qui 11/6

7:00-15:55

2 stops8h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

sex 12/6

14:00-22:50

1 stop8h 50m

R11 616

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

seg 8/6

7:00-15:40

1 stop8h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

sex 12/6

14:00-22:50

1 stop8h 50m

R11 727

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

ter 31/3

13:50-13:10

1 stop23h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

ter 7/4

14:25-13:00

1 stop22h 35m

R12 303

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

sáb 28/3

16:00-15:55

2 stops23h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

sáb 4/4

14:00-19:55

1 stop5h 55m

R12 846

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

sáb 28/3

13:50-13:10

1 stop23h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

sáb 4/4

14:25-14:35

1 stop24h 10m

R12 910

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

seg 30/3

13:50-9:40

2 stops19h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

seg 6/4

14:25-14:35

1 stop24h 10m

R13 213

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

seg 30/3

6:05-13:10

1 stop7h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

seg 6/4

14:00-9:45

1 stop19h 45m

R13 405

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

qui 11/6

15:25-13:10

1 stop21h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

dom 14/6

14:25-13:00

1 stop22h 35m

R13 421

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

ter 9/6

13:50-15:00

3 stops25h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

dom 14/6

16:45-14:35

2 stops21h 50m

R13 421

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

ter 9/6

13:50-15:00

3 stops25h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

sex 12/6

16:45-14:35

2 stops21h 50m

R13 421

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe (average of R5 400). Flying from Cape Town to Lilongwe in October is currently the most expensive (average of R9 986). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lilongwe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lilongwe. 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 Lilongwe. Reviews last updated 14 fevereiro 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe, such as Airlink and Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Lilongwe. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe can take about 23h 20m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 303. There are 2715 km between Cape Town and Lilongwe.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Lilongwe round-trip?

    According to our current data, Airlink (R9 421), and Ethiopian Air (R11 478) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Lilongwe. Airlink is 13% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Lilongwe flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Lilongwe by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe (average of R5 400). Flying from Cape Town to Lilongwe in October is currently the most expensive (average of R9 986). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 fevereiro 2026.
Airlink flights from Cape Town Intl to Lilongwe Intl
Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town Intl to Lilongwe Intl

Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 fevereiro 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR9 421AverageR10 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 478AverageR12 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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