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 Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, 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 Airlink. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 979. Users have also found prices from R4 582 and R4 716 on Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, 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.

How can I find direct flights from Malawi to South Africa?

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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Round-trip from	R8 353
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Popular in	April
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Average price	R10 026
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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 576). Flying from Malawi to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R11 318). 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 9% of weekly flights between Malawi and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 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 4% 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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8,4

Very Good

90 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

326 reviews

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

90 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 Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, 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 Airlink. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 979. Users have also found prices from R4 582 and R4 716 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.
How can I find direct flights from Malawi to South Africa?
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malawi to South Africa (average of R8 576). Flying from Malawi to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R11 318). 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	CheapestR6 074	AverageR9 793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR7 480	AverageR8 227	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 673	AverageR9 696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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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.

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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 9% of weekly flights between Malawi and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 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 4% 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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How can I find direct flights from Malawi to South Africa?

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