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).

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 793 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R16 170 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 723. You can even find prices in February for less than R13 723, as users have found deals to Malta from as low as R8 719. 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.

R11 046+ Flights from South Africa to Malta

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Malta

Round-trip from	R11 046
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 180

Qatar Airways
15/10-25/10
2 total stops
56h 40m 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 13 September 2025.

Wed 15/1020:25JNB - MLA

1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 25/1017:05MLA - JNB

1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9R11 046

Tue 11/1119:10JNB - MLA

1 stop14h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 18/119:45MLA - JNB

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 349

Mon 10/1119:05JNB - MLA

1 stop14h 45mTurkish Airlines

Tue 18/119:45MLA - JNB

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 610

Wed 15/1013:55JNB - MLA

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/105:50MLA - JNB

2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R12 835

Sun 9/1119:05JNB - MLA

1 stop14h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sun 16/1119:45MLA - JNB

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 870

Tue 2/1213:45JNB - MLA

1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 10/129:20MLA - JNB

1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R12 992

Mon 1/1220:20JNB - MLA

1 stop35h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 8/1214:50MLA - JNB

1 stop16h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 044

Sun 2/1113:45JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways

Mon 10/1114:50MLA - JNB

1 stop23h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 252

Wed 10/1219:05JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 2/319:45MLA - JNB

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R13 270

Fri 28/119:25JNB - MLA

1 stop28h 55mQatar Airways

Sat 6/1214:50MLA - JNB

1 stop16h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 304

Mon 3/1120:20JNB - MLA

1 stop35h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 10/1114:50MLA - JNB

1 stop23h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 356

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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 13 September 2025.

Thu 12/219:10JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 17/219:45MLA - JNB

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9R11 880

Tue 2/1213:45JNB - MLA

1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways

Mon 8/1214:50MLA - JNB

1 stop16h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R12 992

Thu 20/1119:10JNB - MLA

1 stop14h 40mTurkish Airlines

Wed 26/1119:45MLA - JNB

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 349

Fri 28/119:25JNB - MLA

1 stop28h 55mQatar Airways

Fri 5/129:20MLA - JNB

1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9R13 044

Wed 19/1119:05JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 26/1119:45MLA - JNB

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 349

Thu 13/1119:10JNB - MLA

1 stop14h 40mTurkish Airlines

Wed 19/119:45MLA - JNB

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 349

Tue 25/1119:10JNB - MLA

1 stop14h 40mTurkish Airlines

Wed 3/1219:45MLA - JNB

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 349

Mon 10/1119:05JNB - MLA

1 stop14h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 17/1119:45MLA - JNB

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 610

Fri 14/1119:05JNB - MLA

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Sat 22/1119:45MLA - JNB

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 610

Mon 3/1119:05JNB - MLA

1 stop14h 45mTurkish Airlines

Tue 11/119:45MLA - JNB

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 610

Wed 19/1119:05JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 45mTurkish Airlines

Fri 28/119:45MLA - JNB

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 610

Sun 16/1119:05JNB - MLA

1 stop14h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sat 22/119:45MLA - JNB

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9R12 870

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Malta
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Malta. Data last updated 13 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 15/923:15JNB - MLA

1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/96:00MLA - JNB

1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R13 964

Wed 15/1020:25JNB - MLA

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Deal found 11/9R11 046

Wed 15/1013:55JNB - MLA

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/105:50MLA - JNB

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Deal found 11/9R12 835

Wed 15/1019:10JNB - MLA

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Sat 25/1015:30MLA - JNB

2 stops38h 05mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R15 788

Sun 19/1013:55JNB - MLA

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Tue 21/107:00MLA - JNB

2 stops33h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9R14 034

Sun 19/1017:55JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 25mTurkish Airlines

Tue 21/106:00MLA - JNB

1 stop28h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/9R14 155

Sun 19/109:50JNB - MLA

2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/108:00MLA - JNB

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Deal found 11/9R14 677

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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 880

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-8:50

1 stop14h 40m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 26/11

19:45-10:50

1 stop14h 05m

R12 349

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

19:05-18:50

1 stop24h 45m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 26/11

19:45-10:50

1 stop14h 05m

R12 349

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:10-8:50

1 stop14h 40m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 19/11

9:45-10:50

1 stop24h 05m

R12 349

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

19:10-8:50

1 stop14h 40m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 3/12

19:45-10:50

1 stop14h 05m

R12 349

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

19:05-8:50

1 stop14h 45m

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 17/11

19:45-10:50

1 stop14h 05m

R12 610

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

19:05-8:50

1 stop14h 45m

Luqa Malta Intl

Sat 22/11

19:45-10:50

1 stop14h 05m

R12 610

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

19:05-8:50

1 stop14h 45m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 11/11

9:45-10:50

1 stop24h 05m

R12 610

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

19:05-18:50

1 stop24h 45m

Luqa Malta Intl

Fri 28/11

9:45-10:50

1 stop24h 05m

R12 610

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

19:05-8:30

1 stop14h 25m

Luqa Malta Intl

Sat 22/11

9:45-10:50

1 stop24h 05m

R12 870

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Malta

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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

3 334 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

3 334 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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

7,5

Good

1 730 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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

3 968 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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

7 409 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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.

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, 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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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to Malta

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 232	AverageR14 776	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR9 120	AverageR11 560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 484	AverageR13 873	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 640	AverageR12 778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR11 145	AverageR13 254	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR11 566	AverageR13 478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 607	AverageR17 168	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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