How long is the flight from Malawi to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Malawi to South Africa in 2h 25m. Fly via Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air, or Airlink to get the fastest option. The distance between Malawi and South Africa is about 1355 km. 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 South Africa one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 932. Users have also found prices from R4 055 and R4 709 on Airlink and Kenya Airways, respectively.

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.

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).

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.

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Find flight deals from Malawi to South Africa

Round-trip from	R7 880
One-way from	R5 199
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R10 430
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Good one-way deal	R5 245 or less

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Malawi to South Africa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malawi to South Africa (average of R8 676). Flying from Malawi to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R11 746). 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?

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

The most flights from MW0 to ZA0 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 South Africa delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Malawi and South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa?

The price you pay for your flight from Malawi to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Malawi to South Africa. 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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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

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8,4

Very Good

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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

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7,2

Good

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8,4

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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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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

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How long is the flight from Malawi to South Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from Malawi to South Africa in 2h 25m. Fly via Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air, or Airlink to get the fastest option. The distance between Malawi and South Africa is about 1355 km. 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 South Africa one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 932. Users have also found prices from R4 055 and R4 709 on Airlink and Kenya Airways, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Malawi to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Malawi to South Africa?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Malawi to South Africa?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malawi to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malawi to South Africa (average of R8 676). Flying from Malawi to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R11 746). 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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Airlink	CheapestR7 190	AverageR10 164	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR7 624	AverageR8 709	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 821	AverageR10 031	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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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 21 September 2026.

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

The most flights from MW0 to ZA0 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 South Africa delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Malawi and South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa?

The price you pay for your flight from Malawi to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Malawi to South Africa. 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.

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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 21 September 2026.

Best flights from Malawi to South Africa
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Direct flights from Malawi to South Africa
Explore direct flight options from Malawi to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 21 September 2026.

Last-minute flights from Malawi to South Africa
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One-way flights from Malawi to South Africa
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