How long is the flight from South Africa to Malta?

Departing from South Africa to Malta will take you 15h 41m. The distance from South Africa to Malta is about 7038 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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?

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.

R11 600+ Flights from South Africa to Malta

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Malta

Round-trip from	R11 600
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 119

Lufthansa
25/12-9/1
4 total stops
51h 40m total
South Africa to Malta

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 288 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 390 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 3 November 2025.

Thu 25/1219:45JNB - MLA

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/116:10MLA - JNB

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/11R11 600

Wed 10/1223:59JNB - MLA

1 stop15h 41mKLM

Mon 2/37:30MLA - JNB

1 stop37h 35mKLM

Deal found 1/11R11 807

Wed 10/1210:40JNB - MLA

2 stops27h 35mLufthansa

Mon 2/37:15MLA - JNB

2 stops25h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 2/11R13 244

Thu 25/1219:45JNB - MLA

1 stop18h 40mLufthansa

Fri 9/114:15MLA - JNB

2 stops24h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 3/11R13 798

Thu 25/1223:59JNB - MLA

1 stop16h 01mKLM

Fri 9/17:10MLA - JNB

1 stop37h 55mKLM

Deal found 3/11R14 162

Thu 25/1214:30JNB - MLA

2 stops52h 35mSWISS

Fri 9/114:25MLA - JNB

3 stops24h 50mSWISS

Deal found 3/11R14 733

Sun 21/1223:59JNB - MLA

1 stop16h 01mKLM

Mon 5/17:30MLA - JNB

1 stop37h 35mKLM

Deal found 2/11R15 218

Fri 26/1219:45JNB - MLA

2 stops18h 45mLufthansa

Fri 9/116:10MLA - JNB

2 stops39h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 2/11R15 512

Fri 26/1219:45JNB - MLA

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/116:10MLA - JNB

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/11R15 564

Fri 26/129:25JNB - MLA

1 stop28h 55mQatar Airways

Fri 9/19:20MLA - JNB

1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 2/11R15 616

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 3 November 2025.

Thu 25/1219:45JNB - MLA

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/116:10MLA - JNB

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/11R11 600

Wed 10/1223:59JNB - MLA

1 stop15h 41mKLM

Mon 2/37:30MLA - JNB

1 stop37h 35mKLM

Deal found 1/11R11 807

Thu 12/219:10JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 17/29:45MLA - JNB

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/11R11 842

Thu 12/219:45JNB - MLA

2 stops28h 10mAustrian Airlines

Tue 17/217:25MLA - JNB

2 stops39h 05mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 1/11R12 638

Wed 10/1210:40JNB - MLA

2 stops27h 35mLufthansa

Mon 2/37:15MLA - JNB

2 stops25h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 1/11R13 244

Fri 13/219:05JNB - MLA

1 stop14h 45mTurkish Airlines

Sat 21/29:45MLA - JNB

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 1/11R12 119

Thu 12/219:45JNB - MLA

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/217:25MLA - JNB

2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/11R12 413

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Return

Price

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/12

19:45-23:20

2 stops28h 35m

Luqa Malta Intl

Fri 9/1

16:10-16:15

2 stops23h 05m

R11 600

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

23:59-14:40

1 stop15h 41m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 2/3

7:30-22:05

1 stop37h 35m

R11 807

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:10-18:50

1 stop24h 40m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 17/2

9:45-10:50

1 stop24h 05m

R11 842

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-8:50

1 stop14h 45m

Luqa Malta Intl

Sat 21/2

9:45-10:50

1 stop24h 05m

R12 119

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:45-22:20

2 stops27h 35m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 17/2

17:25-9:30

2 stops39h 05m

R12 413

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

R12 638

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

10:40-13:15

2 stops27h 35m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 2/3

7:15-9:30

2 stops25h 15m

R13 244

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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 843). Flying from South Africa to Malta in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 253). 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, 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

3 400 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

3 400 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 400 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

3 661 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 400 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

1 482 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 400 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

4 038 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 400 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

7 544 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 400 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 15h 41m. The distance from South Africa to Malta is about 7038 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 843). Flying from South Africa to Malta in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 253). 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	CheapestR8 150	AverageR14 254	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR9 352	AverageR11 723	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 454	AverageR13 641	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 616	AverageR12 517	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR11 109	AverageR13 165	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR11 528	AverageR13 424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 510	AverageR17 249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Malta

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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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