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Cheap flights from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R5 000

LLW — JNB
Sep 25 — Oct 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Malawi to OR Tambo

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Cheapest flights from Malawi to OR Tambo

Thu 27/813:10 -
2 stops24h 20m
Fri 30/108:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 25/8R8 274
Sun 11/1014:10 -
1 stop13h 45m
Mon 19/1014:30 -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 22/8R8 306
Wed 23/913:10 -
2 stops31h 00m
Wed 30/914:30 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 25/8R8 370
Wed 26/813:10 -
2 stops14h 45m
Wed 9/98:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 24/8R8 450
Thu 27/813:10 -
2 stops14h 45m
Thu 26/1114:30 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 25/8R8 466
Thu 1/1013:10 -
2 stops14h 45m
Tue 27/1023:00 -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 24/8R8 546
Fri 28/813:10 -
2 stops14h 45m
Wed 28/1023:00 -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 25/8R8 562
Mon 28/913:10 -
2 stops24h 20m
Sat 31/1023:00 -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 24/8R8 578
Thu 27/813:10 -
2 stops31h 00m
Mon 23/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 25/8R8 594
Wed 7/1010:20 -
2 stops13h 55m
Wed 14/1012:10 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 23/8R8 610
Mon 28/913:10 -
2 stops24h 20m
Fri 30/108:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 24/8R8 610
Fri 30/1012:35 -
1 stop22h 20m
Fri 6/1112:05 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 25/8R8 626

Find flight deals from Malawi to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R8 306

One-way from

R5 000

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 048

Good round-trip deal

R7 772 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 966 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/10-19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Malawi to Johannesburg
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 5/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Malawi to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R1 959 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 315 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ Blantyre Chileka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 2/9

13:10-3:55

2 stops14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

22:50-13:25

1 stop14h 35m

R8 546

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 10/10

14:15-0:15

2 stops10h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

1:15-13:30

1 stop12h 15m

R8 610

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 31/10

14:15-10:55

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

12:05-13:25

1 stop25h 20m

R8 642
Fastest return journey

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ Blantyre Chileka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Thu 15/10

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

R9 057

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ Blantyre Chileka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 11/10

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

R9 057

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 4/9

12:35-15:50

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

17:00-11:45

2 stops18h 45m

R9 073

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ Blantyre Chileka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 10/10

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

R9 073

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 30/10

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R9 249

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 10/10

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R9 265

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 31/10

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R9 281

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Best time to book a flight from Malawi to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Malawi with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R8 530). Flying from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R11 341). 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 MW to JNB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

The most flights from MW0 to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Malawi to Johannesburg delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Malawi and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Malawi to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Malawi to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The best time to book flights from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,8

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,8

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 033 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,8

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
326 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,8

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, and Airlink fly from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 2h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 20m. There are 1355 km between Malawi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Airlink, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 987. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Qatar Airways (81%), KLM (81%) and Airlink (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    While on average a flight from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R9 705, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 924. When looking at the most popular route, (Blantyre Chileka - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R8 003 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malawi to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malawi to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Malawi to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malawi to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malawi to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malawi to OR Tambo 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 Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R8 530). Flying from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R11 341). 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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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Book flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Sandton
Kempton Park
Potchefstroom
Edenvale
Middelburg

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Top 3 airlines flying from Malawi to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR6 087AverageR8 338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 496AverageR8 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 690AverageR9 717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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