How long is the flight from South Africa to Malta?

Departing from South Africa to Malta will take you 17h 55m. The distance from South Africa to Malta is about 7038 km.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 152. Users have also found prices from R6 614 and R7 795 on Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malta ranges from 10.0 - 110.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 110.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Malta when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to MT?

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Malta?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Malta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R9 377+ Flights from South Africa to Malta

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Malta

Round-trip from	R9 492
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R10 639

Qatar Airways
29/1-6/2
2 total stops
40h 15m total
South Africa to Malta

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R6 627 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 406 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Malta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Malta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 January 2026.

Thu 21/514:45

JNB

MLA

1 stop17h 10m

Qatar Airways

Wed 27/510:15

MLA

JNB

1 stop22h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R11 000

Thu 12/219:45

JNB

MLA

2 stops28h 10m

Austrian Airlines

Tue 17/217:25

MLA

JNB

2 stops39h 05m

Austrian Airlines

Deal found 17/1R11 033

Sun 19/418:00

JNB

MLA

1 stop24h 35m

Turkish Airlines

Sun 26/419:30

MLA

JNB

1 stop15h 00m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 16/1R11 098

Mon 2/210:40

JNB

MLA

2 stops27h 50m

Lufthansa

Mon 9/216:10

MLA

JNB

1 stop13h 55m

Lufthansa

Deal found 16/1R11 197

Thu 12/219:45

JNB

MLA

2 stops28h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 17/214:25

MLA

JNB

1 stop19h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R11 213

Thu 12/219:10

JNB

MLA

1 stop24h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Tue 17/219:45

MLA

JNB

1 stop14h 05m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 16/1R11 246

Mon 2/219:05

JNB

MLA

1 stop14h 45m

Turkish Airlines

Mon 9/29:55

MLA

JNB

1 stop23h 55m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 16/1R11 492

Thu 29/119:10

JNB

MLA

1 stop14h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Mon 2/219:45

MLA

JNB

1 stop14h 05m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 16/1R11 639

Thu 26/319:10

JNB

MLA

1 stop14h 40m

Turkish Airlines

Tue 31/319:30

MLA

JNB

1 stop15h 00m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 16/1R12 180

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Thu 29/113:45

JNB

MLA

1 stop17h 55m

Qatar Airways

Fri 6/29:20

MLA

JNB

1 stop22h 20m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 15/1R9 492

Thu 12/219:45

JNB

MLA

2 stops28h 10m

Austrian Airlines

Tue 17/217:25

MLA

JNB

2 stops39h 05m

Austrian Airlines

Deal found 17/1R11 033

Sun 19/418:00

JNB

MLA

1 stop24h 35m

Turkish Airlines

Sun 26/419:30

MLA

JNB

1 stop15h 00m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 16/1R11 098

Thu 12/219:45

JNB

MLA

2 stops28h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 17/214:25

MLA

JNB

1 stop19h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1R11 197

Mon 2/210:40

JNB

MLA

2 stops27h 50m

Lufthansa

Mon 9/216:10

MLA

JNB

1 stop13h 55m

Lufthansa

Deal found 16/1R11 197

Fri 27/312:45

JNB

MLA

1 stop25h 35m

Qatar Airways

Fri 3/410:15

MLA

JNB

1 stop22h 45m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 15/1R9 869

Thu 21/514:45

JNB

MLA

1 stop17h 10m

Qatar Airways

Wed 27/510:15

MLA

JNB

1 stop22h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 15/1R11 000

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Thu 22/119:45

JNB

MLA

1 stop18h 40m

Lufthansa

Wed 4/214:15

MLA

JNB

1 stop18h 15m

Lufthansa

Deal found 15/1R9 377

Thu 22/119:45

JNB

MLA

2 stops28h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 4/214:25

MLA

JNB

1 stop19h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1R10 803

Thu 22/115:20

JNB

MLA

3 stops29h 40m

SWISS

Wed 4/214:25

MLA

JNB

3 stops48h 50m

SWISS

Deal found 15/1R16 197

One-way flights from South Africa to Malta
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Fri 6/221:45

JNB

MLA

2 stops45h 55m

Egyptair

Deal found 16/1R24 787

Thu 19/214:30

JNB

MLA

2 stops25h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R35 033

Fri 6/219:05

JNB

MLA

1 stop14h 45m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 17/1R35 541

Thu 19/212:45

JNB

MLA

1 stop18h 55m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R37 213

Fri 6/212:45

JNB

MLA

1 stop25h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R37 475

Thu 19/217:00

JNB

MLA

3 stops21h 00m

Emirates

Deal found 16/1R64 295

Fri 6/217:00

JNB

MLA

3 stops21h 00m

Emirates

Deal found 16/1R71 607

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Return

Price

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

13:45-6:40

1 stop17h 55m

Luqa Malta Intl

Fri 6/2

9:20-8:40

1 stop22h 20m

R9 492

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

12:45-13:20

1 stop25h 35m

Luqa Malta Intl

Fri 3/4

10:15-9:00

1 stop22h 45m

R9 869

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

14:45-7:55

1 stop17h 10m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 27/5

10:15-8:50

1 stop22h 35m

R11 000

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:45-22:55

2 stops28h 10m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 17/2

17:25-9:30

2 stops39h 05m

R11 033

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

18:00-18:35

1 stop24h 35m

Luqa Malta Intl

Sun 26/4

19:30-10:30

1 stop15h 00m

R11 098

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:45-22:55

2 stops28h 10m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 17/2

14:25-10:30

1 stop19h 05m

R11 197

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

10:40-13:30

2 stops27h 50m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 9/2

16:10-7:05

1 stop13h 55m

R11 197

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

21:45-18:40

2 stops45h 55m

R24 787

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

14:30-15:25

2 stops25h 55m

R35 033

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:05-8:50

1 stop14h 45m

R35 541

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malta (average of R7 426). Flying from South Africa to Malta in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 656). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malta

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Malta, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andAir France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 473 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 473 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 473 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 717 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 473 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 523 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 473 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 189 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 473 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 728 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 473 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Malta?
Departing from South Africa to Malta will take you 17h 55m. The distance from South Africa to Malta is about 7038 km.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Malta one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 152. Users have also found prices from R6 614 and R7 795 on Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Malta that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Malta flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Malta?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Malta.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Malta?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Malta 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 Malta?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malta (average of R7 426). Flying from South Africa to Malta in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 656). 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 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Malta

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR7 717	AverageR13 562	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 110	AverageR11 826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	CheapestR9 197	AverageR11 179	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	CheapestR10 520	AverageR12 376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 630	AverageR12 641	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestR10 916	AverageR12 714	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 754	AverageR16 308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Malta, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andAir France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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