How long is the flight from South Africa to Malta?

Departing from South Africa to Malta will take you 24h 40m. 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).

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

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R11 849+ Flights from South Africa to Malta

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Malta

Round-trip from	R11 849
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 421

Turkish Airlines
12/2-17/2
2 total stops
38h 45m total
South Africa to Malta

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 361 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 392 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 14 October 2025.

Wed 10/1219:05JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 2/39:45MLA - JNB

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/10R11 849

Wed 10/1223:59JNB - MLA

1 stop15h 41mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/36:10MLA - JNB

1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10R12 265

Fri 26/1213:45JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Fri 9/19:20MLA - JNB

1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/10R12 854

Wed 10/1211:40JNB - MLA

2 stops26h 35mLufthansa

Mon 2/37:15MLA - JNB

2 stops25h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 14/10R13 790

Fri 26/1215:20JNB - MLA

3 stops22h 45mSWISS

Fri 9/114:25MLA - JNB

3 stops43h 00mSWISS

Deal found 12/10R13 894

Sat 27/1211:40JNB - MLA

3 stops33h 20mSWISS

Thu 8/114:25MLA - JNB

3 stops24h 50mSWISS

Deal found 12/10R14 205

Sat 27/1223:59JNB - MLA

1 stop15h 41mKLM

Thu 8/17:10MLA - JNB

1 stop37h 55mKLM

Deal found 12/10R14 344

Sat 27/1210:40JNB - MLA

2 stops35h 40mLufthansa

Thu 8/114:15MLA - JNB

2 stops25h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 12/10R14 500

Fri 26/1223:59JNB - MLA

2 stops37h 56mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/17:30MLA - JNB

1 stop37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10R14 535

Sun 21/1223:35JNB - MLA

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/117:15MLA - JNB

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10R14 760

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Thu 12/219:10JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 17/219:45MLA - JNB

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10R11 849

Wed 10/1223:59JNB - MLA

1 stop15h 41mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/36:10MLA - JNB

1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10R12 265

Fri 26/1213:45JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Fri 9/19:20MLA - JNB

1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/10R12 854

Wed 10/1211:40JNB - MLA

2 stops26h 35mLufthansa

Mon 2/37:15MLA - JNB

2 stops25h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 14/10R13 790

Wed 10/1219:05JNB - MLA

1 stop14h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 2/319:45MLA - JNB

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10R11 849

Thu 26/319:10JNB - MLA

1 stop14h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 31/310:50MLA - JNB

1 stop23h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/10R13 235

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Wed 15/1013:25JNB - MLA

2 stops24h 35mEmirates

Sat 25/1015:30MLA - JNB

2 stops29h 05mEmirates

Deal found 12/10R18 121

Wed 15/1013:55JNB - MLA

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/1017:05MLA - JNB

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10R18 606

Wed 15/1013:55JNB - MLA

2 stops21h 40mQatar Airways

Sat 25/1017:05MLA - JNB

3 stops22h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10R19 247

Wed 15/1017:55JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sat 25/1019:15MLA - JNB

1 stop15h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/10R20 979

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Price

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:10-18:50

1 stop24h 40m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 17/2

19:45-10:50

1 stop14h 05m

R11 849

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

19:05-8:30

1 stop14h 25m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 2/3

19:45-10:50

1 stop14h 05m

R11 849

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

23:59-14:40

1 stop15h 41m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 2/3

6:10-12:10

1 stop29h 00m

R12 265

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

13:45-13:20

1 stop24h 35m

Luqa Malta Intl

Fri 9/1

9:20-15:35

1 stop29h 15m

R12 854

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

19:10-8:50

1 stop14h 40m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 31/3

10:50-10:35

1 stop23h 45m

R13 235

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

11:40-13:15

2 stops26h 35m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 2/3

7:15-9:30

2 stops25h 15m

R13 790

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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 848). Flying from South Africa to Malta in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 260). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Malta in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Malta flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

3 375 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

3 375 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 375 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 766 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 375 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

3 647 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 375 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

4 007 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 375 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

7 484 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 375 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 24h 40m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malta (average of R7 848). Flying from South Africa to Malta in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 260). 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 155	AverageR14 384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR9 358	AverageR11 794	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 460	AverageR13 707	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 620	AverageR12 759	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR11 116	AverageR13 055	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR11 536	AverageR13 432	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 518	AverageR17 303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 14 October 2025.

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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