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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe from R5 537

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LLW
Sep 15 — Sep 221
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 16 August 2026.

Tue 27/1015:25 -
3 stops18h 15m
Sat 7/1116:00 -
3 stops22h 35m
Deal found 12/8R10 944
Wed 19/810:50 -
2 stops22h 40m
Sat 22/814:15 -
2 stops18h 00m
Deal found 15/8R11 349
Tue 29/919:35 -
2 stops13h 55m
Tue 6/1014:15 -
2 stops32h 30m
Deal found 15/8R11 834
Thu 10/95:45 -
2 stops30h 00m
Sat 26/914:15 -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 13/8R12 142
Thu 10/95:45 -
2 stops30h 00m
Wed 16/910:20 -
2 stops21h 55m
Deal found 11/8R12 628
Thu 27/87:00 -
2 stops8h 55m
Sat 29/814:00 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 11/8R12 709
Mon 17/810:15 -
1 stop5h 40m
Sat 22/83:30 -
2 stops28h 45m
Deal found 16/8R12 838
Wed 30/920:25 -
2 stops19h 30m
Sun 4/1014:00 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 14/8R12 871
Mon 28/97:00 -
1 stop8h 55m
Mon 5/1016:00 -
3 stops30h 20m
Deal found 14/8R13 016
Sun 11/109:00 -
2 stops6h 55m
Mon 2/1114:00 -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 15/8R13 065
Thu 8/107:00 -
2 stops8h 55m
Sun 1/1114:00 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 15/8R13 130

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 16 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 944

One-way from

R5 537

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R14 684
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 27/10-7/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Lilongwe
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26/8
  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Lilongwe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R6 877 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 330 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 16 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT Cape Town Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

5:45-11:45

2 stops30h 00m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 26/9

14:15-23:35

2 stops33h 20m

R12 142

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT Cape Town Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

5:45-11:45

2 stops30h 00m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 16/9

10:20-8:15

2 stops21h 55m

R12 628

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT Cape Town Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

7:00-15:55

1 stop8h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 5/10

16:00-22:20

3 stops30h 20m

R13 016
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT Cape Town Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

18:25-13:10

1 stop18h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 7/11

14:00-9:45

1 stop19h 45m

R14 085

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT Cape Town Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

15:20-13:10

1 stop21h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 31/10

14:00-9:45

1 stop19h 45m

R14 279

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT Cape Town Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

15:10-9:40

3 stops18h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 4/10

10:30-14:10

2 stops27h 40m

R14 684

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT Cape Town Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

13:50-15:00

2 stops25h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 26/9

16:00-13:00

3 stops21h 00m

R14 765

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT Cape Town Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

13:50-15:00

3 stops25h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 31/10

16:00-14:10

3 stops22h 10m

R15 008
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT Cape Town Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/8

20:25-15:55

2 stops19h 30m

R5 537

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT Cape Town Intl - LLW Lilongwe Intl

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/1

13:15-13:10

1 stop23h 55m

R7 852

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/8

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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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe (average of R9 859). Flying from Cape Town to Lilongwe in June is currently the most expensive (average of R15 914). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Lilongwe flights typically cost between R14 684 and R15 283 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 944 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 27–Nov 7).

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 16 August 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
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,3

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
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,3

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
1 027 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,3

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 18h 45m. Airlink provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 085. 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 (R6 949), and Ethiopian Air (R11 617) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Lilongwe. Airlink is 43% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe (average of R9 859). Flying from Cape Town to Lilongwe in June is currently the most expensive (average of R15 914). 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 16 August 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 16 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR6 949AverageR12 010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 617AverageR12 359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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