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R4 209+ Cheap flights to Malawi

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— LLW
Feb 23 — Mar 21
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 24 January 2026.

Sun 22/28:20
JNB
-
LLW
2 stops23h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/28:10
LLW
-
JNB
1 stop3h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R7 998
Mon 23/28:20
JNB
-
LLW
2 stops23h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/28:10
LLW
-
JNB
1 stop3h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R8 014
Sat 24/113:30
JNB
-
LLW
Nonstop2h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 26/116:00
LLW
-
JNB
3 stops21h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R8 030
Sat 31/11:35
JNB
-
LLW
1 stop7h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 14/23:30
LLW
-
JNB
1 stop12h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/1R8 046
Sun 1/214:30
JNB
-
LLW
3 stops19h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 15/210:20
LLW
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/1R8 062
Sat 21/217:00
JNB
-
LLW
1 stop9h 10m
Kenya Airways
Fri 27/212:35
LLW
-
JNB
1 stop11h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/1R8 078

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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 24 January 2026.

Return from

R7 998

One-way from

R4 209

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 046
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/2-28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 30/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Malawi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R458 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R116 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

17:00-2:10

1 stop9h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 25/3

10:15-10:55

2 stops24h 40m

R8 127

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

8:20-7:25

2 stops23h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 4/4

10:20-12:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R8 159

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

13:30-15:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 15/3

16:40-13:05

2 stops20h 25m

R8 159

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 17/3

16:00-13:05

3 stops21h 05m

R8 159

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 175

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 369

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 4/4

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R8 385

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

8:20-7:25

2 stops23h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 16/4

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

R8 401

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

13:30-15:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 11/3

16:00-13:05

3 stops21h 05m

R8 401

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 433

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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 848
Airlink
Airlink
From R4 028
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R6 659
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R17 113

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 24 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 24 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
81 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Food

7,9

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
81 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Food

7,9

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Food

7,9

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
948 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Food

7,9

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
6,8
Okay
292 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Food

7,9

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?

    Blantyre Chileka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malawi. One-way flights to Blantyre Chileka typically cost R1 269, while return flights cost around R1 604.

  • How much is a return flight to Malawi?

    A return flight to Malawi will typically cost around R10 222, however they can be found for as little as R5 562.

  • 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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