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Cheap flights from Malawi to South Africa from R4 429

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LLW — JNB
Jun 16 — Jun 231
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Malawi to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Malawi to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 11 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 794

One-way from

R4 429

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R9 690

Good round-trip deal

R4 557 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 638 or less
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 6/10-12/10
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Malawi to South Africa
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 27/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Malawi to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R9 737 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 050 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Malawi to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malawi to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 June 2025.

Mon 6/1014:10BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mAirlink
Sun 12/1011:15JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 9/6R7 794
Fri 11/714:00LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Mon 21/710:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Deal found 9/6R7 989
Sat 20/122:40LLW - JNB
1 stop8h 15mKenya Airways
Sun 28/1212:10JNB - LLW
1 stop25h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/6R8 467
Wed 25/68:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/67:10JNB - LLW
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R9 636
Sun 21/128:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/1212:20JNB - LLW
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/6R9 814
Tue 2/99:20BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/912:20JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R10 115
Fri 25/714:10BLZ - CPT
1 stop19h 35mAirlink
Fri 1/87:00CPT - BLZ
1 stop6h 30mAirlink
Deal found 10/6R10 558
Fri 27/69:20BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/67:10JNB - BLZ
2 stops9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R11 213
Fri 11/714:00LLW - CPT
1 stop19h 45mAirlink
Mon 21/76:05CPT - LLW
1 stop7h 05mAirlink
Deal found 9/6R11 266
Fri 11/714:15LLW - CPT
3 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/720:30CPT - LLW
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R13 250
Fri 25/715:05BLZ - CPT
2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/85:45CPT - BLZ
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R13 906
Fri 25/717:10BLZ - CPT
2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 1/814:35CPT - BLZ
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R15 128

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Malawi to South Africa that are best for you.

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Malawi

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 6/10

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

R7 794

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 11/7

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R7 989

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 23/7

14:15-0:25

2 stops10h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

12:10-13:25

1 stop25h 15m

R8 432

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 25/6

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/6

7:10-15:00

1 stop7h 50m

R9 636

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 28/7

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

12:20-15:45

1 stop3h 25m

R9 831

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Tue 2/9

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R10 115

BlantyreCape Town

BLZ - CPT

BLZCPT

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 25/7

14:10-9:45

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/8

7:00-13:30

1 stop6h 30m

R10 558

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 27/6

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/6

7:10-16:40

2 stops9h 30m

R11 213

LilongweCape Town

LLW - CPT

LLWCPT

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 11/7

14:00-9:45

1 stop19h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/7

6:05-13:10

1 stop7h 05m

R11 266

LilongweCape Town

LLW - CPT

LLWCPT

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 11/7

14:15-9:40

3 stops19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/7

20:30-13:25

2 stops16h 55m

R13 250

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/6

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Best time to book a flight from Malawi to South Africa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malawi to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malawi to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Malawi to South Africa 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Malawi to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 June 2025.

When flying from Malawi to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Malawi to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Malawi to South Africa. 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 11 June 2025.

The most flights from MW0 to ZA0 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).

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 11 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Malawi to South Africa, such as Airlink, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

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
8,6
Very Good
70 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

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
779 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

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
6,9
Okay
265 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Malawi to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Airlink. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 429. Users have also found prices from R5 066 and R5 668 on Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malawi to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malawi to South Africa 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 Malawi to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malawi to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malawi to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malawi to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Malawi to South Africa 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 South Africa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Malawi to South Africa. 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 11 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR7 211AverageR9 815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Airlink flights
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 340AverageR8 148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 383AverageR9 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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