How long is the flight from Malta to South Africa?

A quick flight from Malta to South Africa can take about 25h 20m. Air France provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 009. Airlines will cover a distance of 7772 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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 Malta to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Malta to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malta to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Malta to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malta 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.

R8 308+ Flights from Malta to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Malta to South Africa

Round-trip from	R13 928
One-way from	R8 308
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R16 443

Air France
12/3-16/3
2 total stops
47h 25m total
Malta to South Africa

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9/10
3 total stops
55h 50m total
Malta to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R51 961 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 687 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Malta to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malta to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Mon 3/116:00MLA - CPT

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/1115:20CPT - MLA

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R15 055

Mon 3/1114:25MLA - CPT

2 stops25h 20mSWISS

Sun 23/1114:15CPT - MLA

2 stops30h 45mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R15 159

Fri 19/96:00MLA - CPT

2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/923:15CPT - MLA

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R15 835

Mon 3/1119:00MLA - CPT

3 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/110:30CPT - MLA

3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R16 321

Wed 15/1012:40MLA - JNB

1 stop19h 55mLufthansa

Wed 22/1019:00JNB - MLA

1 stop16h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R152 267

Wed 15/1015:30MLA - JNB

2 stops24h 45mEmirates

Wed 22/1017:00JNB - MLA

3 stops21h 00mEmirates

Deal found 15/9R189 436

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Thu 12/36:00MLA - JNB

1 stop29h 10mAir France

Mon 16/319:40JNB - MLA

1 stop18h 15mAir France

Deal found 14/9R13 928

Thu 12/37:10MLA - JNB

1 stop37h 55mKLM

Mon 16/323:59JNB - MLA

1 stop15h 41mKLM

Deal found 15/9R14 535

Mon 3/116:00MLA - CPT

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/1115:20CPT - MLA

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R15 055

Mon 3/1114:25MLA - CPT

2 stops25h 20mSWISS

Sun 23/119:00CPT - MLA

1 stop36h 00mSWISS

Deal found 16/9R16 009

Mon 3/1119:00MLA - CPT

3 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/110:30CPT - MLA

3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R16 321

Sun 2/115:35MLA - CPT

2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/1112:35CPT - MLA

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R17 639

Wed 15/1012:40MLA - JNB

1 stop19h 55mLufthansa

Wed 22/1019:00JNB - MLA

1 stop16h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R152 267

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Malta to South Africa. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 19/96:00MLA - CPT

2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/923:15CPT - MLA

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R15 835

Fri 19/97:25MLA - CPT

1 stop38h 00mKLM

Tue 23/923:15CPT - MLA

1 stop15h 40mKLM

Deal found 16/9R21 889

Wed 15/1012:40MLA - JNB

1 stop19h 55mLufthansa

Wed 22/1019:00JNB - MLA

1 stop16h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R152 267

Wed 15/1015:30MLA - CPT

2 stops20h 05mEmirates

Wed 22/1013:05CPT - MLA

2 stops24h 55mEmirates

Deal found 15/9R181 648

Wed 15/1015:30MLA - CPT

3 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1013:05CPT - MLA

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R186 158

Wed 15/1015:30MLA - JNB

2 stops24h 45mEmirates

Wed 22/1017:00JNB - MLA

3 stops21h 00mEmirates

Deal found 15/9R189 436

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Price

LuqaJohannesburg

MLA - JNB

MLAJNB

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 12/3

6:00-12:10

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:40-12:55

1 stop18h 15m

R13 928

LuqaJohannesburg

MLA - JNB

MLAJNB

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 12/3

7:10-22:05

1 stop37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

23:59-14:40

1 stop15h 41m

R14 535

LuqaCape Town

MLA - CPT

MLACPT

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 3/11

6:00-17:10

2 stops34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

15:20-12:55

2 stops22h 35m

R15 055

LuqaCape Town

MLA - CPT

MLACPT

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 3/11

14:25-16:45

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

9:00-20:00

1 stop36h 00m

R16 009

LuqaCape Town

MLA - CPT

MLACPT

Luqa Malta Intl

Mon 3/11

19:00-17:25

3 stops45h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

0:30-14:20

3 stops38h 50m

R16 321

LuqaCape Town

MLA - CPT

MLACPT

Luqa Malta Intl

Sun 2/11

5:35-16:30

2 stops33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

12:35-19:30

2 stops31h 55m

R17 639

LuqaJohannesburg

MLA - JNB

MLAJNB

Luqa Malta Intl

Wed 15/10

12:40-8:35

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

19:00-11:50

1 stop16h 50m

R152 267

LuqaJohannesburg

MLA - JNB

MLAJNB

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 9/10

23:20-7:10

3 stops55h 50m

R8 308

LuqaJohannesburg

MLA - JNB

MLAJNB

Luqa Malta Intl

Thu 9/10

16:25-10:35

1 stop18h 10m

R15 714

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malta to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Malta 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 MT to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Malta to South Africa as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Air France, andTurkish Airlines from Malta to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 622 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Ram,Sept 2023

SIN - KUL

Though I was traveling business I was deprived of the lounge facility in Doha while flying back to NewYork

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 622 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 622 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Ram,Sept 2023

SIN - KUL

Though I was traveling business I was deprived of the lounge facility in Doha while flying back to NewYork

Air France

7,4

Good

1 468 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 622 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Ram,Sept 2023

SIN - KUL

Though I was traveling business I was deprived of the lounge facility in Doha while flying back to NewYork

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 965 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 622 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Ram,Sept 2023

SIN - KUL

Though I was traveling business I was deprived of the lounge facility in Doha while flying back to NewYork

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 409 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 622 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Ram,Sept 2023

SIN - KUL

Though I was traveling business I was deprived of the lounge facility in Doha while flying back to NewYork

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Malta to South Africa?
A quick flight from Malta to South Africa can take about 25h 20m. Air France provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 009. Airlines will cover a distance of 7772 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Malta to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Malta to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Malta to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malta to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Malta to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malta 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 Malta to South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malta to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Malta 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 4 airlines flying from Malta to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air France	CheapestR10 684	AverageR11 595	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 689	AverageR12 289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 873	AverageR16 531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 229	AverageR19 132	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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