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R4 495+ Cheap flights to Malawi

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LLW
Sep 5 — Sep 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Malawi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Malawi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Malawi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 August 2026.

Tue 8/912:30 -
1 stop3h 25m
Sat 12/916:00 -
3 stops28h 10m
Deal found 6/8R7 567
Mon 31/814:30 -
3 stops19h 10m
Mon 7/98:10 -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 3/8R7 584
Thu 27/88:20 -
2 stops23h 05m
Mon 31/88:10 -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 3/8R7 600
Tue 1/922:50 -
3 stops34h 50m
Mon 7/98:10 -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 4/8R7 616
Thu 3/912:30 -
1 stop3h 25m
Thu 10/916:40 -
2 stops20h 45m
Deal found 4/8R7 633
Mon 21/128:20 -
2 stops23h 20m
Sat 2/110:20 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 4/8R7 665

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Find the latest flights to Malawi in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 6 August 2026.

Return from

R7 567

One-way from

R4 495

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November

Average price

R8 221
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 8/9-12/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 31h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Malawi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R230 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R108 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 21/9

16:00-20:10

3 stops28h 10m

R7 600

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

17:00-13:25

1 stop20h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 31/12

10:15-0:25

2 stops14h 10m

R8 695

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

13:30-15:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 20/9

16:00-3:55

3 stops35h 55m

R8 842

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

13:30-15:55

Nonstop2h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 20/8

16:00-20:10

3 stops28h 10m

R8 858

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

13:30-15:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 27/9

16:00-20:10

3 stops28h 10m

R8 891

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 7/9

16:00-3:55

3 stops35h 55m

R8 891

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

22:50-9:40

3 stops34h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 13/12

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

R9 528

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BLZ Blantyre Chileka

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

14:30-8:40

2 stops18h 10m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 27/9

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R9 888
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BLZ Blantyre Chileka

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 24/10

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R10 444

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BLZ Blantyre Chileka

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 25/9

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R10 493

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Malawi

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Malawi?

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

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R6 812
Airlink
Airlink
From R4 091
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R6 856

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malawi?

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

Rainfall in Malawi by month

Plan your trip to Malawi by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Malawi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 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 6 August 2026.
The most popular places in Malawi to fly to are Lilongwe and Blantyre.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malawi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malawi. 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 Malawi. Reviews last updated 6 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways to Malawi have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

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
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Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

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
1 020 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

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
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
317 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

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

FAQs about flying to Malawi

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

    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.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Malawi?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Malawi?

    Lilongwe Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malawi. One-way flights to Lilongwe Intl typically cost R3 687, while return flights cost around R4 753.

  • How much is a return flight to Malawi?

    A return flight to Malawi will typically cost around R10 229, however they can be found for as little as R4 753.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Malawi depart from?

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

  • Does Lilongwe Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Lilongwe Intl?

    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).

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