How long is the flight from Cape Town to Malawi?

There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Malawi in 18h 45m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or Airlink to get the fastest option. There are 2715 km between Cape Town and Malawi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malawi ranges from 0.0 - 210.0 inches 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.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to MW?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Malawi as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Malawi?

If you book a flight to Malawi from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Malawi that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Malawi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Malawi?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Malawi.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Malawi?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Malawi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Malawi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 November 2025.

Wed 3/1214:35CPT - LLW

1 stop22h 15mEthiopian Air

Thu 30/414:45LLW - CPT

1 stop23h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/11R12 629

Mon 15/125:45CPT - LLW

1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/1214:00LLW - CPT

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11R12 783

Thu 20/1113:50CPT - LLW

1 stop23h 00mEthiopian Air

Sat 22/1114:45LLW - CPT

1 stop23h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/11R12 868

Thu 20/1115:25CPT - LLW

1 stop21h 25mEthiopian Air

Wed 26/1114:45LLW - CPT

1 stop22h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/11R12 885

Mon 15/125:45CPT - LLW

1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 22/1214:00LLW - CPT

1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11R13 226

Tue 30/1218:25CPT - LLW

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/18:10LLW - CPT

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11R13 261

Wed 31/1218:25CPT - LLW

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/18:10LLW - CPT

2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11R13 312

Thu 20/1118:25CPT - LLW

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/118:10LLW - CPT

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11R13 431

Wed 17/126:15CPT - LLW

2 stops9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/1214:00LLW - CPT

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11R13 755

Tue 16/1218:25CPT - LLW

1 stop18h 45mAirlink

Wed 24/1214:00LLW - CPT

1 stop19h 45mAirlink

Deal found 14/11R13 858

Thu 20/117:00CPT - LLW

2 stops8h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/118:10LLW - CPT

2 stops10h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11R13 909

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Wed 3/1214:35CPT - LLW

1 stop22h 15mEthiopian Air

Thu 30/414:45LLW - CPT

1 stop23h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/11R12 629

Wed 31/1218:25CPT - LLW

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/18:10LLW - CPT

2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11R13 312

Tue 16/1218:25CPT - LLW

1 stop18h 45mAirlink

Wed 24/1214:00LLW - CPT

1 stop19h 45mAirlink

Deal found 14/11R13 858

Thu 1/17:00CPT - LLW

2 stops8h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/18:10LLW - CPT

2 stops9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11R13 841

Wed 17/1214:35CPT - LLW

1 stop22h 15mEthiopian Air

Sat 27/1214:45LLW - CPT

1 stop22h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/11R14 182

Wed 3/128:10CPT - LLW

2 stops7h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/48:10LLW - CPT

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11R14 267

Mon 15/1214:35CPT - LLW

1 stop22h 15mEthiopian Air

Fri 26/128:10LLW - CPT

3 stops28h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/11R14 558

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Malawi
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Thu 20/1113:50CPT - LLW

1 stop23h 00mEthiopian Air

Sat 22/1114:45LLW - CPT

1 stop23h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/11R12 868

Thu 20/1115:25CPT - LLW

1 stop21h 25mEthiopian Air

Wed 26/1114:45LLW - CPT

1 stop22h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/11R12 885

Thu 20/1118:25CPT - LLW

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/118:10LLW - CPT

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11R13 431

Wed 3/1214:35CPT - LLW

1 stop22h 15mEthiopian Air

Thu 30/414:45LLW - CPT

1 stop23h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/11R12 629

Mon 15/125:45CPT - LLW

1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/1214:00LLW - CPT

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11R12 783

Mon 15/125:45CPT - LLW

1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 22/1214:00LLW - CPT

1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11R13 226

Tue 16/1218:25CPT - LLW

1 stop18h 45mAirlink

Wed 24/1214:00LLW - CPT

1 stop19h 45mAirlink

Deal found 14/11R13 858

Wed 17/126:15CPT - LLW

2 stops9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/1214:00LLW - CPT

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11R13 755

Tue 30/1218:25CPT - LLW

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/18:10LLW - CPT

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11R13 261

Wed 31/1218:25CPT - LLW

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/18:10LLW - CPT

2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11R13 312

One-way flights from Cape Town to Malawi
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Malawi. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 November 2025.

Mon 8/1220:55CPT - LLW

2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11R6 605

Tue 2/1221:05CPT - LLW

2 stops12h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11R6 707

Wed 3/127:00CPT - LLW

1 stop6h 10mAirlink

Deal found 17/11R6 861

Mon 22/125:45CPT - LLW

1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11R7 168

Sat 10/16:05CPT - LLW

1 stop7h 05mAirlink

Deal found 15/11R7 339

Mon 15/1218:25CPT - LLW

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/11R7 492

Wed 7/16:05CPT - LLW

1 stop7h 05mAirlink

Deal found 15/11R7 663

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Malawi

Round-trip from	R12 629
One-way from	R6 605
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	June
Average price	R11 008

Ethiopian Air
3/12-30/4
2 total stops
45h 15m total
Cape Town to Malawi

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8/12
2 total stops
16h 30m total
Cape Town to Malawi

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R7 748 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 450 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Return

Price

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

14:35-12:50

1 stop22h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 30/4

14:45-13:45

1 stop23h 00m

R12 629

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

18:25-15:55

2 stops21h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 7/1

8:10-22:50

2 stops14h 40m

R13 312

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/1

7:00-15:55

2 stops8h 55m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 8/1

8:10-17:20

2 stops9h 10m

R13 841

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/12

18:25-13:10

1 stop18h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 24/12

14:00-9:45

1 stop19h 45m

R13 858

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/12

14:35-12:50

1 stop22h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 27/12

14:45-13:00

1 stop22h 15m

R14 182

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

8:10-15:55

2 stops7h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 30/4

8:10-17:30

1 stop9h 20m

R14 267

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/12

14:35-12:50

1 stop22h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 26/12

8:10-13:00

3 stops28h 50m

R14 558

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/12

20:55-13:25

2 stops16h 30m

R6 605

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

21:05-9:25

2 stops12h 20m

R6 707

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/12

7:00-13:10

1 stop6h 10m

R6 861

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Malawi?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Malawi (average of R5 188). Flying from Cape Town to Malawi in February is currently the most expensive (average of R10 513). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malawi

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink and Ethiopian Air from Cape Town to Malawi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Airlink

8,5

Very Good

85 reviews

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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

8,5

Very Good

85 reviews

Airlink

8,5

Very Good

85 reviews

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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

896 reviews

Airlink

8,5

Very Good

85 reviews

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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

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Malawi?
If you book a flight to Malawi from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Malawi?
There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Malawi in 18h 45m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or Airlink to get the fastest option. There are 2715 km between Cape Town and Malawi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Malawi that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Malawi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Malawi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Malawi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Malawi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Malawi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Malawi?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Malawi (average of R5 188). Flying from Cape Town to Malawi in February is currently the most expensive (average of R10 513). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Malawi

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Airlink	CheapestR6 599	AverageR11 350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 398	AverageR12 392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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