Question 1

What are the most popular places to fly to in Malawi?

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The most popular places in Malawi to fly to are Lilongwe and Blantyre.

Question 2

When is the best time to book a flight to Malawi?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Malawi, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to Malawi if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Malawi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Malawi?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Malawi.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Malawi?

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Lilongwe Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malawi. One-way flights to Lilongwe Intl typically cost R1 803, while return flights cost around R7 533.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Malawi?

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A return flight to Malawi will typically cost around R9 048, however they can be found for as little as R8 118.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Malawi depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Malawi, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 15 minutes).

Question 8

Does Lilongwe Intl have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Lilongwe Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Lilongwe Intl?

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Yes. Lilongwe Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sigma Court Apartment 3,Entire home in Lilongwe, Malawi is the closest property to Lilongwe Intl (8,0 km away from Lilongwe Intl).

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Malawi?

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The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malawi are Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and Airlink.

Question 11

How long is the flight to Malawi?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Malawi takes 2 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Malawi from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability to Malawi

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The most flights from Johannesburg to Malawi are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malawi?

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The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malawi are Airlink, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

Question 14

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malawi ranges from 0.0 - 210.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Malawi when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malawi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Question 16

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Malawi?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Malawi flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 17

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Malawi?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights to Malawi.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights to Malawi with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights to Malawi, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Malawi become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alerts, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Malawi today and book when you’re ready!

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When is the best time to book a flight to Malawi?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Malawi, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malawi?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malawi are Airlink, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

Weekly flight availability to Malawi

The most flights from Johannesburg to Malawi are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Malawi by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malawi ranges from 0.0 - 210.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Malawi when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Malawi by month

How long is the flight to Malawi?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Malawi takes 2 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Malawi from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Malawi?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Malawi in the last few years. This data was updated on 28 September 2026.

The most popular places in Malawi to fly to are Lilongwe and Blantyre.

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FAQs about flying to Malawi

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Where does the fastest flight to Malawi depart from?

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