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Cheap flights from Malawi to South Africa from R5 201

LLW — JNB
Nov 6 — Nov 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Malawi to South Africa

Wed 4/1113:10 -
2 stops14h 45m
Wed 11/1123:00 -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 5/10R8 846
Sun 1/1112:30 -
1 stop22h 25m
Fri 13/111:35 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 3/10R8 862
Tue 17/1114:15 -
1 stop20h 40m
Tue 24/1112:05 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 3/10R8 895
Sat 24/1014:15 -
2 stops20h 40m
Sun 25/1017:00 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 5/10R8 912
Sat 14/113:30 -
1 stop7h 25m
Sat 21/111:35 -
2 stops10h 05m
Deal found 4/10R8 928
Tue 6/1014:15 -
2 stops10h 00m
Mon 12/101:15 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 3/10R8 945
Sat 14/1114:15 -
2 stops20h 40m
Sun 22/1117:00 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 5/10R9 227
Sat 31/103:30 -
1 stop12h 20m
Sat 21/111:35 -
2 stops10h 05m
Deal found 3/10R9 309
Tue 15/1214:15 -
2 stops10h 10m
Tue 29/1212:05 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 4/10R9 591
Fri 30/1012:35 -
1 stop22h 20m
Thu 5/111:35 -
2 stops10h 10m
Deal found 4/10R9 724
Wed 4/1114:10 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Wed 11/1111:15 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 5/10R9 806
Sun 1/1114:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sat 14/1110:50 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 3/10R9 989

Find flight deals from Malawi to South Africa

Round-trip from

R8 846

One-way from

R5 201

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 574

Good round-trip deal

R10 037 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 435 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4/11-11/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Malawi to South Africa
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • Malawi to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R11 419 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 483 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 17/11

14:15-10:55

1 stop20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 334
Fastest return journey

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ Blantyre Chileka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Tue 24/11

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 400

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ Blantyre Chileka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 22/11

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 400

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ Blantyre Chileka - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 23/11

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 400

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 21/11

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 516

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 20/11

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 516

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 31/10

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 516

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 2/1

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 516

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

R7 123

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW Lilongwe Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 17/11

16:50-19:15

Nonstop2h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 222

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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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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 846). Flying from Malawi to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R11 976). 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 93 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
90 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,8

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

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
90 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,8

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

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
90 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,8

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

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
329 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Comfort

8,2

Crew

8,8

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

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 Ethiopian Air, Airlink, or Kenya Airways 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 R4 009. Users have also found prices from R4 135 and R4 687 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 846). Flying from Malawi to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R11 976). 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 332AverageR10 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 738AverageR8 884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 974AverageR10 322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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