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Cheap flights from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R5 226

LLW — JNB
Oct 14 — Oct 211
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

Sat 31/103:30 -
1 stop12h 20m
Wed 4/111:35 -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 14/9R7 449
Mon 26/1018:25 -
1 stop16h 30m
Mon 2/1112:05 -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 11/9R7 741
Thu 29/1010:15 -
2 stops14h 10m
Thu 5/1117:00 -
2 stops18h 45m
Deal found 14/9R7 773
Wed 14/1010:20 -
2 stops13h 55m
Tue 20/101:15 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 13/9R7 838
Sat 26/914:15 -
2 stops10h 00m
Sat 3/1012:10 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 12/9R7 855
Fri 30/1012:35 -
1 stop11h 50m
Thu 5/111:35 -
2 stops10h 10m
Deal found 10/9R7 871
Sun 20/910:20 -
2 stops24h 35m
Sat 26/91:15 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 10/9R7 952
Wed 23/910:20 -
2 stops13h 55m
Thu 24/912:10 -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 14/9R7 968
Sat 24/103:30 -
1 stop7h 25m
Sun 1/1112:05 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 10/9R8 147
Fri 18/913:10 -
2 stops14h 45m
Fri 25/98:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 13/9R8 390
Thu 15/1013:10 -
2 stops24h 20m
Thu 22/1022:50 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 14/9R8 666
Mon 26/1014:10 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Mon 2/1111:15 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 11/9R9 234

Find flight deals from Malawi to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R7 741

One-way from

R5 226

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 429

Good round-trip deal

R11 678 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 829 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 26/10-2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 50m total
  • Malawi to Johannesburg
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 9/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Malawi to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R12 030 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 485 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 9/10

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 226

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 9/10

12:35-10:55

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 242

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 10/10

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 307

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 9/10

10:30-11:50

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 936

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 24/10

3:30-10:55

1 stop7h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

12:05-17:35

2 stops29h 30m

R8 147

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ Blantyre Chileka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 26/9

15:15-10:55

2 stops19h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 195

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ Blantyre Chileka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 26/10

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

R9 234

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 26/10

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R9 413

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 25/10

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R9 461

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 461

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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 552). Flying from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R11 733). 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 10% of weekly flights between Malawi and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 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 Sunday 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 5% 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
91 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Food

8,1

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

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
91 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Food

8,1

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

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
1 040 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Food

8,1

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

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
327 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Food

8,1

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

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 Kenya Airways, Airlink, and Ethiopian Air fly from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 2h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 10m. 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 Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 928. However, be on the lookout for offers from Airlink and Kenya Airways, 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 Emirates (87%), Qatar Airways (86%) and KLM (86%).

  • 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 726, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R5 161. When looking at the most popular route, (Lilongwe Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R9 623 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 552). Flying from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R11 733). 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
AirlinkCheapestR7 182AverageR8 553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 581AverageR8 693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 812AverageR10 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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