How long is the flight from South Africa to Malta?

Departing from South Africa to Malta will take you 24h 25m. The distance from South Africa to Malta is about 7038 km.

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).

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Malta?

To save up to 19% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 19 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from South Africa to Malta from R11 939 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R16 369 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Malta?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Malta from South Africa average R13 898. You can even find prices in February for less than R13 898, as users have found deals to Malta from as low as R8 721. The month of April appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Malta from South Africa. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 11%.

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.

R8 000+ Flights from South Africa to Malta

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Malta

Round-trip from	R11 833
One-way from	R8 000
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 820

Turkish Airlines
22/10-6/11
2 total stops
38h 30m total
South Africa to Malta

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1 total stop
24h 25m total
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 23 August 2025.

Wed 22/1017:55JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 6/1119:45MLA - JNB

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/8R11 833

Mon 15/918:50JNB - MLA

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/97:25MLA - JNB

1 stop38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R12 202

Wed 22/1020:25JNB - MLA

1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/116:10MLA - JNB

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R12 730

Mon 15/923:15JNB - MLA

1 stop25h 35mKLM

Thu 25/97:25MLA - JNB

2 stops25h 25mKLM

Deal found 23/8R13 222

Wed 22/1018:50JNB - MLA

2 stops20h 05mKLM

Thu 6/117:10MLA - JNB

2 stops27h 40mKLM

Deal found 21/8R13 556

Sun 21/1213:45JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Mon 5/114:50MLA - JNB

1 stop23h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 23/8R14 523

Sun 21/1223:59JNB - MLA

2 stops37h 46mAir France

Mon 5/16:00MLA - JNB

1 stop28h 50mAir France

Deal found 21/8R15 877

Best flights from South Africa to Malta
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Malta that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 August 2025.

Wed 22/1017:55JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 6/1119:45MLA - JNB

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/8R11 833

Mon 15/918:50JNB - MLA

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/97:25MLA - JNB

1 stop38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R12 202

Mon 15/923:15JNB - MLA

1 stop25h 35mKLM

Thu 25/97:25MLA - JNB

2 stops25h 25mKLM

Deal found 23/8R13 222

Wed 22/1020:25JNB - MLA

1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/116:10MLA - JNB

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R12 730

Wed 22/1018:50JNB - MLA

2 stops20h 05mKLM

Thu 6/117:10MLA - JNB

2 stops27h 40mKLM

Deal found 21/8R13 556

Thu 12/219:40JNB - MLA

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/27:10MLA - JNB

1 stop37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R13 345

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Sat 23/811:40JNB - MLA

2 stops24h 15mLufthansa

Sat 30/85:50MLA - JNB

1 stop26h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 22/8R17 882

Thu 4/917:50JNB - MLA

1 stop15h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 15/910:50MLA - JNB

1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/8R17 178

Thu 4/99:50JNB - MLA

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/918:35MLA - JNB

2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R17 354

Thu 4/922:20JNB - MLA

2 stops39h 40mEmirates

Mon 15/915:30MLA - JNB

2 stops24h 45mEmirates

Deal found 22/8R17 618

Mon 15/918:50JNB - MLA

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/97:25MLA - JNB

1 stop38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R12 202

Mon 15/923:15JNB - MLA

1 stop25h 35mKLM

Thu 25/97:25MLA - JNB

2 stops25h 25mKLM

Deal found 23/8R13 222

Mon 15/99:50JNB - MLA

2 stops56h 35mEtihad Airways

Thu 25/919:15MLA - JNB

2 stops37h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/8R16 827

One-way flights from South Africa to Malta
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Wed 1/1017:55JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/8R8 000

Wed 1/1013:25JNB - MLA

2 stops24h 35mEmirates

Deal found 22/8R8 633

Thu 2/1010:25JNB - MLA

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R9 899

Fri 3/1018:50JNB - MLA

1 stop17h 55mAir France

Deal found 22/8R10 040

Wed 1/103:10JNB - MLA

2 stops27h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 22/8R11 358

Thu 2/103:10JNB - MLA

2 stops34h 15mRwandAir

Deal found 22/8R11 763

Fri 3/1019:35JNB - MLA

3 stops22h 50mSWISS

Deal found 22/8R13 539

Tue 30/93:10JNB - MLA

2 stops51h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 22/8R13 662

Thu 2/1015:20JNB - MLA

3 stops20h 25mSWISS

Deal found 22/8R21 310

Wed 1/1011:40JNB - MLA

3 stops25h 25mSWISS

Deal found 22/8R21 521

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JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

17:55-18:20

1 stop24h 25m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 6/11

19:45-10:50

1 stop14h 05m

R11 833

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

18:50-12:45

1 stop17h 55m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 25/9

7:25-21:35

1 stop38h 10m

R12 202

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

20:25-6:45

1 stop34h 20m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 6/11

6:10-3:55

2 stops20h 45m

R12 730

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

23:15-0:50

1 stop25h 35m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 25/9

7:25-8:50

2 stops25h 25m

R13 222

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:40-12:45

1 stop18h 05m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 17/2

7:10-22:05

1 stop37h 55m

R13 345

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

18:50-14:55

2 stops20h 05m

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 6/11

7:10-11:50

2 stops27h 40m

R13 556

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

17:55-18:20

1 stop24h 25m

R8 000

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

17:50-9:15

1 stop15h 25m

R8 000

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

13:25-14:00

2 stops24h 35m

R8 633

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

12:20-18:20

2 stops30h 00m

R9 899

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malta (average of R631). Flying from South Africa to Malta in December is currently the most expensive (average of R876). 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 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malta

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 316 reviews

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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

3 316 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 316 reviews

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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.

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 702 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 316 reviews

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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

3 610 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 316 reviews

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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

3 952 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 316 reviews

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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

7 350 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 316 reviews

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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

How long is the flight from South Africa to Malta?
Departing from South Africa to Malta will take you 24h 25m. The distance from South Africa to Malta is about 7038 km.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malta (average of R631). Flying from South Africa to Malta in December is currently the most expensive (average of R876). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 358	AverageR15 250	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR9 232	AverageR11 676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 601	AverageR14 194	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 752	AverageR12 919	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR11 283	AverageR13 392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR11 708	AverageR13 992	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 899	AverageR17 367	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, SWISS, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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