Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Malawi from R4 244

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LLW
Mar 15 — Mar 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Malawi

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Malawi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Malawi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 February 2026.

Mon 6/714:30
JNB
-
LLW
2 stops16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 19/78:10
LLW
-
JNB
1 stop3h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2R7 757
Wed 18/21:35
JNB
-
LLW
1 stop7h 50m
Kenya Airways
Wed 25/211:15
LLW
-
JNB
2 stops28h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/2R7 773
Sun 5/71:15
JNB
-
LLW
2 stops16h 20m
Kenya Airways
Sun 19/710:15
LLW
-
JNB
2 stops29h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 11/2R7 805
Tue 12/517:00
JNB
-
LLW
1 stop16h 25m
Kenya Airways
Mon 25/518:25
LLW
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 11/2R7 837
Sat 21/212:30
JNB
-
LLW
1 stop3h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/216:40
LLW
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R7 901
Wed 18/212:30
JNB
-
LLW
1 stop3h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/216:00
LLW
-
JNB
3 stops21h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/2R7 916
Mon 30/38:20
JNB
-
LLW
2 stops23h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/410:20
LLW
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R7 948
Thu 9/712:10
JNB
-
LLW
2 stops23h 35m
Kenya Airways
Thu 16/710:15
LLW
-
JNB
2 stops29h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 11/2R7 996
Mon 23/213:25
JNB
-
LLW
Nonstop2h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/216:40
LLW
-
JNB
2 stops27h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2R8 012
Sat 21/212:30
JNB
-
LLW
1 stop3h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/216:00
LLW
-
JNB
3 stops21h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R8 028
Sun 10/512:10
JNB
-
LLW
2 stops29h 25m
Kenya Airways
Mon 25/518:25
LLW
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 11/2R8 044
Mon 27/411:15
JNB
-
BLZ
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Thu 28/514:10
BLZ
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 13/2R8 250

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Malawi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Malawi flight deals. Data was last updated 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 757

One-way from

R4 244

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R7 503
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/7-19/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 20h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Malawi
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Malawi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R7 270 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 680 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-9:40

3 stops19h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 11/3

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

R7 996

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

8:20-7:25

2 stops23h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 6/4

10:20-12:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R8 012

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

13:25-15:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 26/2

16:40-20:10

2 stops27h 30m

R8 012

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

8:20-7:25

2 stops23h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 2/3

10:20-12:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R8 012

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

13:25-15:40

Nonstop2h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 1/6

16:40-13:05

2 stops20h 25m

R8 091

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 3/4

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R8 552

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 28/3

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R8 743

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 29/5

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R9 077

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Thu 19/3

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R9 109

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 9/3

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R9 204

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Malawi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Malawi

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Malawi (average of R3 942). Flying from Johannesburg to Malawi in August is currently the most expensive (average of R6 994). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to MW?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Malawi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 February 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Malawi

Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Malawi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 February 2026.

The most flights from ZA1 to MW0 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).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Malawi delayed?

About 35% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Malawi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Malawi flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Malawi flights?

Over the past year, Malawian Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 31% of flights being delayed.

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 13 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from Johannesburg to Malawi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,9

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
8,5
Very Good

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,9

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

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,9

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

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,9

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

Overall

8,5

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Malawi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Malawi flights?

    In many cases, travellers who are going to Malawi from Johannesburg will be leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport. This is the largest and busiest airport in the city with a potential for 28 million passengers each year. Some passengers will choose to fly out of Lanseria International Airport, instead. This is a quieter and smaller airport near Johannesburg. Travellers will disembark the plane at Lilongwe International Airport if going to Lilongwe. Those going to Blantyre can leave the plane at Chileka International Airport, which is 16 kilometres from the city centre. The airport offers flights to Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Dar es Salaam.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Malawi?

    Passengers who are visiting Blantyre will have limited direct, nonstop flights available. These are offered by Ethiopian Airlines and last around 2h 30m. There are also direct flights into Lilongwe available through South African Airways and Ethiopian Airlines. While direct flights are highly limited to Malawi, there are dozens of stopover flights available. Some of the airlines offering them include Kenya Airways, British Airways, and RwandAir. In most cases, for this flight, the direct options are less expensive while getting to Malawi quicker than stopover flights. The quickest stopover flights into Lilongwe are around 4h 45m in length.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Malawi?

    When it comes to single stop flights, there are more than a dozen options daily going into Lilongwe. Flights may stop down at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Harare Airport, or Lusaka, among others. Some of the flights have additional stops. These tend to be the longest as well as the most expensive for these locations. Going into Lilongwe, travellers might stop at Lusaka Airport and Harare Airport or Addis Ababa Airport and Dar es Salaam Airport. A quick two-stop stopover flight will take around 8h 55m, while longer ones can be twice that long.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Malawi?

    Visiting Malawi from Johannesburg does not require a visa. Instead, travellers must have a passport to take this flight.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Malawi?

    Ethiopian Air and Airlink can get you from Johannesburg to Malawi in just under 2h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 55m. There are 1355 km between Johannesburg and Malawi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Malawi one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Airlink, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 836. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Malawi for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Malawi?

    Before booking your flight to Malawi from Johannesburg, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (51%), KLM (51%), Emirates( 51%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Malawi?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Malawi is generally R6 571, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R2 977. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lilongwe Intl), you can expect to pay R6 152 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Malawi that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Malawi?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Malawi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Malawi?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Malawi (average of R3 942). Flying from Johannesburg to Malawi in August is currently the most expensive (average of R6 994). 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 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malawi

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Malawi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR3 979AverageR8 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 658AverageR8 637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 680AverageR7 063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 871AverageR17 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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