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R4 445+ 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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LLW
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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 6 July 2025.

Return from

R7 748

One-way from

R4 445

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R8 486
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 31/10-4/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 17/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Malawi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R9 194 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 892 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Malawi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 July 2025.

Fri 31/1017:00JNB - LLW
1 stop22h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 4/1116:05LLW - JNB
2 stops32h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/7R7 748
Sun 17/812:20JNB - LLW
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 24/816:00LLW - JNB
3 stops21h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R7 836
Mon 18/811:15JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Mon 25/814:10BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mAirlink
Deal found 4/7R8 925
Wed 20/822:50JNB - BLZ
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 27/89:20BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/7R8 978
Fri 29/810:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Fri 5/914:00LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Deal found 4/7R9 136
Wed 20/812:20JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/89:10BLZ - JNB
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R11 332

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Locate flights to Malawi that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 6 July 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

17:00-15:15

1 stop22h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 4/11

16:05-0:25

2 stops32h 20m

R7 748

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

12:20-15:45

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 24/8

16:00-13:05

3 stops21h 05m

R7 836

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 29/9

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R8 908

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 25/8

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R8 925

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

22:50-8:40

2 stops33h 50m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 27/8

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R8 978

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 27/8

9:10-16:30

1 stop7h 20m

R11 332

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

R4 445

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R4 796

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

12:10-13:25

1 stop25h 15m

R4 796

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R4 867

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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 most popular airlines that fly to Malawi?

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

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R388
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R425
Airlink
Airlink
From R372
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R1 061

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 6 July 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 6 July 2025.
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
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

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
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

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
789 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

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
6,9
Okay
267 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

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?

    Lilongwe Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malawi. One-way flights to Lilongwe Intl typically cost R1 382, while return flights cost around R2 094.

  • How much is a return flight to Malawi?

    A return flight to Malawi will typically cost around R558, however they can be found for as little as R119.

  • 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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