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Cheap flights from South Africa to Malawi from R4 690

JNB — LLW
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Malawi

Wed 7/1012:30 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Wed 7/1017:10 -
2 stops27h 00m
Deal found 16/9R7 247
Fri 25/917:00 -
1 stop20h 30m
Mon 28/918:25 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 15/9R7 621
Sun 20/91:15 -
2 stops16h 20m
Mon 28/918:25 -
1 stop29h 50m
Deal found 15/9R7 735
Thu 22/101:15 -
2 stops10h 30m
Sun 25/1010:15 -
2 stops24h 40m
Deal found 15/9R7 833
Fri 30/101:35 -
1 stop11h 50m
Sat 31/103:30 -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 15/9R7 849
Wed 4/1117:00 -
1 stop16h 25m
Sun 13/1210:15 -
2 stops29h 35m
Deal found 15/9R7 947
Wed 2/1223:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Fri 11/128:10 -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 16/9R8 012
Fri 25/1217:00 -
1 stop20h 25m
Thu 31/1210:15 -
2 stops14h 10m
Deal found 15/9R8 028
Sat 31/1017:00 -
1 stop16h 25m
Mon 2/1118:25 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 13/9R8 044
Fri 16/101:15 -
1 stop12h 15m
Sat 24/1014:15 -
2 stops25h 35m
Deal found 17/9R8 061
Thu 1/1012:10 -
2 stops23h 35m
Sat 31/1014:15 -
2 stops25h 35m
Deal found 16/9R8 110
Thu 15/1012:10 -
2 stops23h 35m
Sat 24/1014:15 -
2 stops10h 00m
Deal found 14/9R8 126

Find flight deals from South Africa to Malawi

Round-trip from

R7 247

One-way from

R4 690

Popular in

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

R8 126

Good round-trip deal

R8 433 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 307 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/10-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 15m total
  • South Africa to Malawi
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 25m total
  • South Africa to Malawi
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JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 739

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

17:00-9:30

1 stop16h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 097

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

12:10-11:45

2 stops23h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 130

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BLZ Blantyre Chileka

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 472

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BLZ Blantyre Chileka

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 879

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BLZ Blantyre Chileka

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 911

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 928
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JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BLZ Blantyre Chileka

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

12:30-14:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 530

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 839

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

20:00-22:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 970

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Malawi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malawi from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Malawi

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malawi (average of R8 256). Flying from South Africa to Malawi in May is currently the most expensive (average of R10 015). 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 ZA to MW?

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

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Malawi

The most flights from ZA0 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 South Africa to Malawi delayed?

About 32% of weekly flights between South Africa and Malawi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 82 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 South Africa to Malawi flights?

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 29% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Malawi?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Malawi, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malawi

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from South Africa 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
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

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
91 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

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
1 040 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

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
6,7
Okay
327 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

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

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Malawi?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air and Airlink fly from South Africa to Malawi in about 2h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 1355 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Airlink, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 741. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Malawi for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Malawi?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Malawi?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malawi (average of R8 256). Flying from South Africa to Malawi in May is currently the most expensive (average of R10 015). 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 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Malawi

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR4 262AverageR10 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 392AverageR11 549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 833AverageR7 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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