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R4 385+ Cheap flights to Malawi

— LLW
Sep 22 — Sep 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Malawi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Malawi

Fri 25/1223:00 -
3 stops34h 40m
Wed 30/128:10 -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 18/8R7 345
Mon 2/1114:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Mon 16/118:10 -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 20/8R7 361
Thu 10/922:50 -
3 stops34h 50m
Tue 22/916:50 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 18/8R7 393
Thu 17/1214:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Mon 21/128:10 -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 18/8R7 457
Thu 24/1214:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Wed 30/128:10 -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 18/8R7 873
Sun 23/81:15 -
2 stops16h 20m
Sat 19/914:15 -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 19/8R7 905

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Return from

R7 345

One-way from

R4 385

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R8 305
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 25/12-30/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Malawi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R103 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

1:35-9:25

1 stop7h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 12/12

3:30-15:50

1 stop12h 20m

R8 289

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 6/10

16:00-13:30

3 stops21h 30m

R8 673

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/1

20:00-22:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 18/1

16:00-3:55

3 stops35h 55m

R8 689

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

14:30-9:40

3 stops19h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 13/12

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

R9 409

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

20:00-22:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 11/10

16:40-20:10

2 stops27h 30m

R9 537

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 10/10

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R10 369

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BLZ Blantyre Chileka

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

22:50-8:40

2 stops33h 50m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 14/9

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R10 417

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 6/11

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R10 481

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

14:30-9:40

3 stops19h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 29/9

16:50-19:15

Nonstop2h 25m

R10 545
Fastest return journey

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 593

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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 17 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 Saturday (6 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 470
Airlink
Airlink
From R4 003
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R6 715

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

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

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?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Malawi

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
90 reviews
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Crew

8,8

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

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
90 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Crew

8,8

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

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
1 033 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Crew

8,8

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

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
326 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Crew

8,8

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

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 R2 144, while return flights cost around R4 656.

  • How much is a return flight to Malawi?

    A return flight to Malawi will typically cost around R10 092, however they can be found for as little as R4 545.

  • 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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