How long is the flight from South Africa to Malta?

Departing from South Africa to Malta will take you 20h. 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.

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 325. Users have also found prices from R6 837 and R8 249 on Turkish Airlines and Emirates, 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).

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.

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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.

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R11 353+ Flights from 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 6 December 2025.

Wed 10/1210:40JNB - MLA

2 stops27h 35mLufthansa

Mon 2/314:45MLA - JNB

1 stop15h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 4/12R11 692

Wed 10/1210:40JNB - MLA

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/316:30MLA - JNB

2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R11 997

Sun 21/1219:45JNB - MLA

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/117:15MLA - JNB

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R15 827

Fri 5/1219:45JNB - MLA

2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/1214:15MLA - JNB

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R15 895

Fri 5/1219:45JNB - MLA

1 stop21h 00mLufthansa

Thu 25/1214:15MLA - JNB

2 stops25h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 4/12R15 945

Fri 5/1223:59JNB - MLA

1 stop15h 41mKLM

Thu 25/127:10MLA - JNB

1 stop37h 55mKLM

Deal found 4/12R16 844

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Thu 21/511:55JNB - MLA

1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 27/510:15MLA - JNB

1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/12R11 353

Thu 12/219:45JNB - MLA

1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/217:25MLA - JNB

2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R11 421

Thu 12/219:10JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 17/219:45MLA - JNB

1 stop14h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/12R11 607

Thu 21/517:55JNB - MLA

1 stop15h 25mTurkish Airlines

Wed 27/519:25MLA - JNB

1 stop15h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/12R11 607

Thu 26/319:10JNB - MLA

1 stop14h 40mTurkish Airlines

Tue 31/319:25MLA - JNB

1 stop15h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/12R11 624

Thu 21/511:55JNB - MLA

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 27/518:35MLA - JNB

2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R12 980

Fri 8/518:00JNB - MLA

1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines

Tue 12/519:25MLA - JNB

1 stop15h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/12R12 929

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Fri 5/1219:45JNB - MLA

2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 25/1214:15MLA - JNB

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R15 895

Fri 5/1219:45JNB - MLA

1 stop21h 00mLufthansa

Thu 25/1214:15MLA - JNB

2 stops25h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 4/12R15 945

Fri 5/1223:59JNB - MLA

1 stop15h 41mKLM

Thu 25/127:10MLA - JNB

1 stop37h 55mKLM

Deal found 4/12R16 844

Wed 10/1210:40JNB - MLA

2 stops27h 35mLufthansa

Mon 2/314:45MLA - JNB

1 stop15h 20mLufthansa

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Wed 10/1210:40JNB - MLA

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/316:30MLA - JNB

2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R11 997

Sun 21/1219:45JNB - MLA

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/117:15MLA - JNB

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R15 827

One-way flights from South Africa to Malta
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Fri 6/29:50JNB - MLA

2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R32 450

Thu 19/214:30JNB - MLA

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R36 127

Fri 6/219:05JNB - MLA

1 stop14h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/12R36 466

Thu 19/213:45JNB - MLA

1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/12R38 703

Thu 19/210:40JNB - MLA

2 stops27h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 5/12R43 600

Fri 6/211:30JNB - MLA

3 stops26h 30mEmirates

Deal found 4/12R66 442

Find flight deals from South Africa to Malta

Round-trip from	R11 353
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 065

Qatar Airways
21/5-27/5
2 total stops
42h 35m total
South Africa to Malta

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R16 521 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 186 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

11:55-7:55

1 stop20h 00m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 27/5

10:15-8:50

1 stop22h 35m

R11 353

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:45-13:25

1 stop18h 40m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 17/2

17:25-9:30

2 stops39h 05m

R11 421

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 607

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

17:55-9:20

1 stop15h 25m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 27/5

19:25-10:35

1 stop15h 10m

R11 607

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

19:10-8:50

1 stop14h 40m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 31/3

19:25-10:35

1 stop15h 10m

R11 624

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

18:00-18:30

1 stop24h 30m

Luqa Malta Intl

Tue 12/5

19:25-10:35

1 stop15h 10m

R12 929

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

11:55-7:55

1 stop20h 00m

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 27/5

18:35-17:15

2 stops22h 40m

R12 980

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

9:50-0:50

2 stops40h 00m

R32 450

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

14:30-13:25

2 stops23h 55m

R36 127

JohannesburgLuqa

JNB - MLA

JNBMLA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:05-8:50

1 stop14h 45m

R36 466

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Malta

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Malta

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 676). Flying from South Africa to Malta in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 014). 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

3 430 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

3 430 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 430 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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 676 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 430 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

1 502 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 430 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

4 078 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 430 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

7 616 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 430 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 20h. 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.
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 325. Users have also found prices from R6 837 and R8 249 on Turkish Airlines and Emirates, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malta (average of R7 676). Flying from South Africa to Malta in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 014). 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	CheapestR7 977	AverageR14 072	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 414	AverageR12 228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	CheapestR9 420	AverageR11 555	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 513	AverageR13 100	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR10 874	AverageR12 792	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR11 284	AverageR13 157	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 184	AverageR16 872	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, 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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