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R4 185+ Cheap flights to Malawi

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— LLW
Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Malawi in 2026

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 8 January 2026.

Return from

R8 222

One-way from

R4 185

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 796
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 24/1-5/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 25/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Malawi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R371 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R122 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Fri 6/217:00JNB - LLW
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Fri 13/212:35LLW - JNB
1 stop11h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/1R8 173
Tue 13/112:30JNB - LLW
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/116:40LLW - JNB
2 stops20h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R8 206
Sat 24/112:05JNB - LLW
1 stop14h 05mKenya Airways
Thu 5/210:15LLW - JNB
2 stops24h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/1R8 222
Sun 8/214:30JNB - LLW
2 stops16h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/310:20LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R8 239
Wed 28/112:30JNB - LLW
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/216:40LLW - JNB
2 stops35h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/1R8 255
Wed 7/1023:00JNB - LLW
2 stops32h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 14/108:10LLW - JNB
Nonstop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R8 321

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

17:00-13:25

1 stop20h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 13/2

12:35-0:25

1 stop11h 50m

R8 173

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

23:00-7:25

2 stops32h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 7/2

10:20-12:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R8 255

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 2/2

16:40-3:55

2 stops35h 15m

R8 255

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

8:20-7:25

2 stops23h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 20/2

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

R8 255

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 20/2

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R8 337

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 7/2

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R8 337

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Thu 19/2

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R8 354

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Thu 5/2

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R8 354

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 1/3

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R8 370

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 11/2

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R8 386

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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 Monday (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 R7 046
Airlink
Airlink
From R4 237
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R6 766
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R17 418

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malawi?

The cheapest airline flying from Johannesburg to Malawi is Qatar 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).

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 8 January 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 8 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air 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
82 reviews
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Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

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

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 701 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

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
935 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

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
6,8
Okay
288 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

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 R1 053, while return flights cost around R1 632.

  • How much is a return flight to Malawi?

    A return flight to Malawi will typically cost around R7 287, however they can be found for as little as R6 836.

  • 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. Arvo6 Luxury Villas is the closest property to Lilongwe Intl (11,3 km away from Lilongwe Intl).

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