Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Malawi

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From Johannesburg to Malawi

Which airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malawi have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, and South African flying from Johannesburg to Malawi have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Malawi for under R4 900 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to Malawi for under R4 900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Kenya Airways for just R4 803, but on average you can expect to pay R5 489.

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Malawi for under R8 500 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 15 direct flights from Johannesburg to Malawi under R8 500. A good price for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Malawi is less than R10 671.

Are there last-minute flights available from Johannesburg to Malawi for under R4 900?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Johannesburg to Malawi within the next 7 days for less than R4 900.

How popular is this Johannesburg to Malawi flight route?

Flights from Johannesburg to Malawi have been viewed 4 519 times in the past calendar month.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Malawi?

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg to Malawi, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways or South African.

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Malawi?

While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Malawi is generally R4 200, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R3 694. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lilongwe Intl), you can expect to pay R5 576 for that flight.

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.