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 1489 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 711. 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.

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).

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

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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.

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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 408). Flying from South Africa to Malawi in May is currently the most expensive (average of R10 236). 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 evening 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.

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Mikateko,Jan 2022

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Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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Mikateko,Jan 2022

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Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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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

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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

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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 1489 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 711. 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?
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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 408). Flying from South Africa to Malawi in May is currently the most expensive (average of R10 236). 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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Airlink	CheapestR4 385	AverageR11 480	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 385	AverageR12 011	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR6 974	AverageR7 926	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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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 evening 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.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Malawi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Malawi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 October 2026.

Best flights from South Africa to Malawi
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Malawi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 October 2026.

Direct flights from South Africa to Malawi
Explore direct flight options from South Africa to Malawi based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 8 October 2026.

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Malawi
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One-way flights from South Africa to Malawi
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