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Cheap flights from Malawi to South Africa from R5 226

LLW — JNB
Oct 15 — Oct 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Malawi to South Africa

Sat 31/103:30 -
1 stop7h 25m
Thu 5/1117:00 -
2 stops18h 45m
Deal found 14/9R7 449
Mon 19/1018:25 -
1 stop21h 25m
Tue 27/1017:00 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 15/9R7 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
Mon 26/1018:25 -
1 stop16h 30m
Sun 1/111:35 -
2 stops16h 00m
Deal found 11/9R7 920
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
Sat 19/913:10 -
2 stops24h 20m
Wed 14/1022:50 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 14/9R8 163
Fri 18/913:10 -
2 stops14h 45m
Fri 25/98:20 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 13/9R8 390

Find flight deals from Malawi to South Africa

Round-trip from

R7 449

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
  • 31/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 10m total
  • Malawi to South Africa
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 9/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Malawi to South Africa
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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

LilongweCape Town

LLW Lilongwe Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

LLWCPT

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 30/9

10:20-22:10

2 stops11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 920

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

BlantyreCape Town

BLZ Blantyre Chileka - CPT Cape Town Intl

BLZCPT

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 21/9

14:10-21:25

1 stop7h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 488

LilongweCape Town

LLW Lilongwe Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

LLWCPT

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 30/9

10:20-22:20

3 stops36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 715

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

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Best time to book a flight from Malawi to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Malawi with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malawi to South Africa (average of R8 666). Flying from Malawi to South Africa 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 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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Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

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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Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

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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Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

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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Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

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 South Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Malawi to South Africa in 2h 25m. Fly via Kenya Airways, Airlink, or Ethiopian Air 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 928. Users have also found prices from R4 051 and R4 695 on Airlink and Kenya Airways, 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 666). Flying from Malawi to South Africa 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Malawi to South Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR7 182AverageR10 142FlexibilityNo 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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