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Cheap flights from Malawi to South Africa from R4 690

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LLW — JNB
Mai 4 — Mai 111
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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 115

One-way from

R4 690

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R9 958

Good round-trip deal

R8 195 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 518 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 7/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 30m total
  • Malawi to South Africa
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Malawi to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R10 864 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 178 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 29 April 2025.

Di 6/514:15LLW - JNB
2 stops10h 00mKenya Airways
Do 8/512:10JNB - LLW
1 stop25h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 115
Di 27/514:10BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mAirlink
Di 3/611:15JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 29/4R8 227
Mi 20/814:00LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Mi 27/810:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Deal found 28/4R8 469
Di 9/98:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Di 16/912:20JNB - LLW
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R10 051
Di 27/59:20BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Di 3/612:20JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/4R10 348
Mi 7/514:15LLW - JNB
2 stops10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fr 9/510:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R11 391
Fr 13/615:05BLZ - JNB
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fr 20/612:20JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4R11 707
Do 12/614:15LLW - CPT
3 stops23h 30mKenya Airways
Do 19/614:30CPT - LLW
2 stops22h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R12 656
Do 12/614:15LLW - CPT
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Do 19/619:50CPT - LLW
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R13 754
Do 12/611:00LLW - CPT
4 stops21h 20mEthiopian Air
Do 19/617:25CPT - LLW
3 stops21h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R35 884

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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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Price

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sa 7/6

2:40-10:55

1 stop8h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

So 15/6

12:10-13:25

1 stop25h 15m

R8 115

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Di 27/5

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 3/6

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

R8 227

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Mi 20/8

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 27/8

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R8 469

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Di 9/9

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 16/9

12:20-15:45

1 stop3h 25m

R10 051

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Di 27/5

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 3/6

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R10 348

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Di 9/9

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 15/9

1:15-13:25

1 stop12h 10m

R11 260

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Fr 13/6

15:05-16:30

1 stop25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fr 20/6

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R11 707

LilongweCape Town

LLW - CPT

LLWCPT

Lilongwe Intl

Do 12/6

14:15-13:45

3 stops23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Do 19/6

14:30-13:25

2 stops22h 55m

R12 656

LilongweCape Town

LLW - CPT

LLWCPT

Lilongwe Intl

Do 12/6

14:15-13:45

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Do 19/6

19:50-13:25

2 stops17h 35m

R13 754

LilongweCape Town

LLW - CPT

LLWCPT

Lilongwe Intl

Do 12/6

11:00-8:20

4 stops21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Do 19/6

17:25-15:05

3 stops21h 40m

R35 884

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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 29 April 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 29 April 2025.

The most flights from MW0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 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 29 April 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
67 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
769 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
6,8
Okay
262 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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 690. Users have also found prices from R5 323 and R6 086 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, 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 29 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 413AverageR8 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AirlinkCheapestR7 576AverageR10 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 859AverageR10 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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