R4 525+ 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 25/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LLW
Sep 3 — Sep 101
1 adult

Flights to Malawi in 2025

Find the latest flights to Malawi in 2025, 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 29 August 2025.

Return from

R7 918

One-way from

R4 525

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R9 367
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 2/10-7/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 33h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 25/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Malawi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R10 677 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 836 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2025

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Thu 2/1017:00JNB - LLW
2 stops22h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 7/1014:15LLW - JNB
2 stops10h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/8R7 918
Sat 20/912:20JNB - LLW
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/916:00LLW - JNB
3 stops21h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/8R7 971
Fri 12/912:10JNB - LLW
1 stop25h 15mKenya Airways
Wed 1/1014:15LLW - JNB
2 stops25h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/8R8 060
Tue 9/914:30JNB - LLW
3 stops19h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/98:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/8R8 113
Wed 10/91:25JNB - LLW
1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 18/914:15LLW - JNB
2 stops20h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/8R8 201
Fri 12/914:30JNB - LLW
3 stops19h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/108:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/8R8 219

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

17:00-15:50

2 stops22h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 7/10

14:15-0:25

2 stops10h 10m

R7 918

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

12:20-15:45

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 24/9

16:00-13:05

3 stops21h 05m

R7 971

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

12:10-13:25

1 stop25h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 28/9

14:15-10:55

2 stops20h 40m

R8 060

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

12:10-13:25

1 stop25h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 1/10

14:15-15:50

2 stops25h 35m

R8 060

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

17:00-13:25

1 stop20h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 19/9

16:40-0:25

1 stop7h 45m

R8 060

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

12:10-13:25

1 stop25h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 10/10

16:40-0:25

1 stop7h 45m

R8 060

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

1:25-13:25

1 stop12h 00m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 1/10

14:15-10:55

2 stops20h 40m

R8 060

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

12:20-15:45

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 1/10

16:00-13:05

3 stops21h 05m

R8 113

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

12:20-15:45

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 1/10

16:00-13:05

3 stops21h 05m

R8 113

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

14:30-9:40

3 stops19h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 28/9

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

R8 113

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Best time to book a flight to Malawi

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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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Malawi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Malawi. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Malawi should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Malawi

The most flights from Johannesburg to Malawi are scheduled on a Monday (4 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Malawi?

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

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 29 August 2025.
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 29 August 2025.
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.

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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
8,6
Very Good

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

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 398, while return flights cost around R2 384.

  • How much is a return flight to Malawi?

    A return flight to Malawi will typically cost around R588, however they can be found for as little as R135.

  • 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. Avon Garden Apartments Area 25 is the closest property to Lilongwe Intl (11,3 km away from Lilongwe Intl).

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