How long is the flight from South Africa to Malta?

Departing from South Africa to Malta will take you 24h 30m. 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 305. Users have also found prices from R6 828 and R8 048 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.

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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 15 March 2026.

Wed 29/420:40

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MLA

1 stop35h 15m

Qatar Airways

Wed 6/510:15

MLA

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1 stop22h 35m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 14/3R10 341

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MLA

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Wed 13/510:15

MLA

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Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/3R10 493

Tue 23/614:45

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MLA

1 stop16h 00m

Qatar Airways

Mon 29/617:05

MLA

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1 stop15h 55m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 11/3R10 527

Thu 21/517:50

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MLA

1 stop15h 05m

Turkish Airlines

Wed 27/519:25

MLA

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1 stop15h 05m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 10/3R10 814

Sat 16/58:45

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MLA

2 stops33h 40m

Lufthansa

Sun 24/512:30

MLA

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1 stop18h 10m

Lufthansa

Deal found 13/3R10 882

Tue 5/513:30

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2 stops29h 00m

Turkish Airlines

Tue 12/510:40

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1 stop23h 50m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 13/3R11 034

Mon 18/518:00

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MLA

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Round-trip from	R10 341
One-way from	R8 614
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R12 067

Qatar Airways
29/4-6/5
2 total stops
57h 50m total
South Africa to Malta

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27/3
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21h 30m total
South Africa to Malta

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R18 865 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 544 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

18:00-18:30

1 stop24h 30m

Luqa Malta Intl

Fri 22/5

19:25-10:30

1 stop15h 05m

R11 254

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

13:30-18:30

2 stops29h 00m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 27/5

10:30-9:40

2 stops23h 10m

R11 711

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

13:30-18:30

2 stops29h 00m

Luqa Malta Intl

Sat 9/5

10:40-10:30

1 stop23h 50m

R12 304

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

13:30-18:30

2 stops29h 00m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 29/6

19:25-9:40

2 stops38h 15m

R13 218

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JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

16:50-13:20

2 stops21h 30m

R8 614

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

18:50-13:00

2 stops19h 10m

R10 053

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

3:10-6:40

2 stops28h 30m

R10 324

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

22:20-8:35

3 stops35h 15m

R13 810

Fastest single journey

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

19:05-8:50

1 stop14h 45m

R29 431

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

19:45-11:25

1 stop16h 40m

R32 409

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malta (average of R8 564). Flying from South Africa to Malta in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 797). 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

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Very Good

3 542 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

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7,4

Good

3 739 reviews

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3 542 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

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Air France

7,4

Good

1 546 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 542 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 253 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 542 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 850 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 542 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

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Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Malta?
Departing from South Africa to Malta will take you 24h 30m. 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 305. Users have also found prices from R6 828 and R8 048 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malta (average of R8 564). Flying from South Africa to Malta in August is currently the most expensive (average of R10 797). 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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Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 429	AverageR12 841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 788	AverageR14 389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR10 442	AverageR12 739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 944	AverageR12 789	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR11 437	AverageR13 893	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR11 708	AverageR13 223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 167	AverageR16 892	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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