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Cheap flights from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R4 586

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LLW — JNB
Jul 11 — Jul 181
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Malawi to OR Tambo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Malawi to OR Tambo flight deals. Data was last updated 6 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 889

One-way from

R4 586

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R9 769

Good round-trip deal

R8 120 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 556 or less
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 28/9-2/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Malawi to Johannesburg
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 30/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Malawi to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R13 516 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 330 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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Cheapest flights from Malawi to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malawi to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 July 2025.

Sun 28/914:10BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mAirlink
Thu 2/1011:15JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 3/7R7 889
Sat 9/82:40LLW - JNB
1 stop8h 15mKenya Airways
Sun 17/817:00JNB - LLW
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/7R8 398
Sat 9/814:00LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Wed 27/810:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Deal found 3/7R8 433
Mon 11/89:20BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 13/812:20JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R9 698
Sun 17/88:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 24/812:20JNB - LLW
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R9 734
Sat 9/814:00LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/81:25JNB - LLW
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7R10 296
Thu 21/814:10BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/812:20JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R11 104

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Malawi to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Malawi

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 28/9

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

R7 889

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 9/8

2:40-10:55

1 stop8h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

17:00-13:25

1 stop20h 25m

R8 398

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 9/8

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R8 433

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 11/8

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/8

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R9 698

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 17/8

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

12:20-15:45

1 stop3h 25m

R9 734

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 9/8

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

1:25-13:25

1 stop12h 00m

R10 296

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Thu 21/8

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R11 104

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 30/7

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R4 586

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 22/7

14:15-0:25

2 stops10h 10m

R5 025

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 21/7

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R5 042

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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.
Estimated return price
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Malawi to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Malawi to OR Tambo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 6 July 2025.

The most flights from MW0 to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 6 July 2025.
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.

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

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
8,6
Very Good

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

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

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

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

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malawi to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 R4 586. 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 Emirates (84%), Qatar Airways (74%) and Airlink (74%).

  • 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 R6 745, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 481. When looking at the most popular route, (Lilongwe Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R8 064 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 3 airlines flying from Malawi to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Malawi to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR7 152AverageR8 168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 313AverageR8 095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 386AverageR9 937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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