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Cheap flights from South Africa to Malawi from R4 450

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

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Malawi

Thu 10/922:50 -
3 stops34h 50m
Tue 22/916:50 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 18/8R7 503
Fri 4/912:30 -
1 stop3h 25m
Wed 9/916:00 -
3 stops21h 30m
Deal found 14/8R7 552
Thu 27/812:30 -
1 stop3h 25m
Mon 31/816:40 -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 13/8R7 568
Fri 23/1012:30 -
1 stop3h 25m
Mon 26/1016:40 -
2 stops20h 50m
Deal found 16/8R7 584
Mon 21/914:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Sun 27/916:50 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 15/8R7 666
Thu 1/1012:30 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Sat 10/1016:00 -
2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 17/8R7 812
Fri 21/812:30 -
1 stop3h 25m
Mon 24/816:00 -
2 stops14h 10m
Deal found 14/8R7 893
Thu 24/1214:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Wed 30/128:10 -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 18/8R7 990
Sun 6/917:00 -
2 stops24h 35m
Wed 7/1010:20 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 16/8R8 039
Sat 5/91:15 -
1 stop8h 15m
Wed 16/910:20 -
2 stops13h 55m
Deal found 14/8R8 055
Thu 29/1014:30 -
2 stops18h 10m
Tue 3/119:20 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 13/8R9 939
Wed 14/1022:50 -
2 stops33h 50m
Sat 24/109:20 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 14/8R9 956

Find flight deals from South Africa to Malawi

Round-trip from

R7 454

One-way from

R4 450

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R8 510

Good round-trip deal

R7 719 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 573 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 25/12-30/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • South Africa to Malawi
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/12
  • 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

Wed 30/9

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 7/10

16:00-3:55

3 stops35h 55m

R8 770

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/1

20:00-22:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 18/1

16:00-20:10

3 stops28h 10m

R9 176

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 2/10

16:00-13:30

3 stops21h 30m

R10 362

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 13/12

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R10 508

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BLZ Blantyre Chileka

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

22:50-8:40

2 stops33h 50m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 14/9

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R10 573
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BLZ Blantyre Chileka

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Blantyre Chileka

Thu 8/10

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R10 638

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

14:30-9:40

3 stops19h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 29/9

16:50-19:15

Nonstop2h 25m

R10 703

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BLZ Blantyre Chileka

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 25/9

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R10 719

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BLZ Blantyre Chileka

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

22:50-8:40

2 stops33h 50m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 25/9

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R10 800

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 1/1

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R10 816

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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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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 218). Flying from South Africa to Malawi in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 939). 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 (6 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
92 reviews
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Entertainment

6,3

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,8

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
92 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
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Entertainment

6,3

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,8

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
1 032 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,3

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,8

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
324 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
92 reviews
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Entertainment

6,3

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,8

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 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1489 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 728. 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 218). Flying from South Africa to Malawi in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 939). 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 065AverageR10 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 567AverageR10 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 813AverageR7 542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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