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Cheap flights from South Africa to Malta from R9 469

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MLA
Mar 21 — Mar 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Malta

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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 19 February 2026.

Wed 18/220:30
JNB
-
MLA
1 stop35h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/29:20
MLA
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/2R9 469
Tue 26/517:50
JNB
-
MLA
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 2/619:30
MLA
-
JNB
1 stop15h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/2R10 014
Thu 21/517:50
JNB
-
MLA
1 stop15h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 27/519:30
MLA
-
JNB
1 stop15h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/2R10 174
Mon 9/319:05
JNB
-
MLA
1 stop24h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/39:55
MLA
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/2R10 703

Find flight deals from South Africa to Malta

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Malta flight deals. Data was last updated 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 014

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 607
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • South Africa to Malta
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R12 781 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 459 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Malta that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Malta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:50-9:45

1 stop15h 55m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 2/6

19:30-10:30

1 stop15h 00m

R10 014

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

17:50-9:05

1 stop15h 15m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 27/5

19:30-10:30

1 stop15h 00m

R10 174

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:05-18:50

1 stop24h 45m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 12/3

9:55-10:50

1 stop23h 55m

R10 703

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Deals found on 17/2

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malta (average of R7 851). Flying from South Africa to Malta in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 223). 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malta. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Malta. Reviews last updated 19 February 2026.
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
3 522 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 533 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 222 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 789 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Malta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from South Africa to Malta will take you 15h 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 035. Users have also found prices from R6 465 and R7 619 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malta (average of R7 851). Flying from South Africa to Malta in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 223). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Malta. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 927AverageR12 218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SWISSCheapestR9 044AverageR11 047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 204AverageR13 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 390AverageR12 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 669AverageR12 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 828AverageR13 153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 466AverageR15 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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