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R4 651+ Cheap flights to Malawi

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— LLW
Apr 29 — May 61
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 30 March 2026.

Wed 8/417:00
JNB
-
LLW
1 stop16h 30m
Kenya Airways
Wed 15/410:15
LLW
-
JNB
2 stops24h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/3R7 353
Mon 23/1112:05
JNB
-
LLW
1 stop25h 20m
Kenya Airways
Wed 25/1110:15
LLW
-
JNB
2 stops24h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/3R7 404
Thu 9/412:10
JNB
-
LLW
2 stops23h 35m
Kenya Airways
Thu 16/410:15
LLW
-
JNB
2 stops29h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/3R7 592
Sun 19/412:10
JNB
-
LLW
2 stops29h 25m
Kenya Airways
Sat 25/43:30
LLW
-
JNB
1 stop12h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 28/3R7 626
Fri 7/812:10
JNB
-
LLW
1 stop25h 20m
Kenya Airways
Sun 9/810:15
LLW
-
JNB
2 stops24h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/3R7 677
Tue 12/51:15
JNB
-
LLW
1 stop8h 15m
Kenya Airways
Fri 15/512:35
LLW
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/3R7 763

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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 30 March 2026.

Return from

R7 592

One-way from

R4 651

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R7 831
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 9/4-16/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Malawi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R446 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R111 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 29/5

16:40-20:10

2 stops27h 30m

R8 892

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/7

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 28/7

16:00-13:05

3 stops21h 05m

R9 883

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 29/8

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R9 917

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 6/7

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R10 174

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 17/4

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R10 328

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 15/5

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R10 413

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 2/5

16:00-9:30

4 stops41h 30m

R10 516

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 2/5

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R10 584
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

12:30-14:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 26/4

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R11 131

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

13:30-15:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 30/9

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

R11 131

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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 Saturday (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 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 078
Airlink
Airlink
From R4 280
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R7 154

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).

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 30 March 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 30 March 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
84 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

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
84 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

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
987 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

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
6,8
Okay
301 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

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?

    Blantyre Chileka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malawi. One-way flights to Blantyre Chileka typically cost R3 432, while return flights cost around R2 111.

  • How much is a return flight to Malawi?

    A return flight to Malawi will typically cost around R8 296, however they can be found for as little as R4 548.

  • 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 Apartments is the closest property to Lilongwe Intl (8,0 km away from Lilongwe Intl).

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