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WAS — LLW
Mar 24 — Mar 311
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Flights to Malawi in 2024

Find the latest flights to Malawi in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 391
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024

Average price of flights to Malawi by month

Plan your trip to Malawi by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Malawi is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Malawi (average of R361). Flying to Malawi in December will prove the most costly (average of R433). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R7 525

February

R6 959

March

R7 620

April

R6 978

May

R7 167

June

R7 356

July

R7 299

August

R6 941

September

R6 865

October

R6 865

November

R6 809

December

R8 167

Temperature and rainfall in Malawi by month

Plan your trip to Malawi by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

LLW

Temperature

14 - 23 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malawi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Malawi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Malawi. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Malawi, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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  • How long is the flight to Malawi?

    When flying from Johannesburg, you can expect non-stop flights to take between 2h 20min and 3h 25min. Flights with more than one stopover will take closer to 7h. If you're flying from Cape Town, flights will often have a single stopover in Johannesburg and a travel time of around 6h 20min. Flights from Durban often have a couple of stopovers starting in Johannesburg and will take between 6h and 9h 30min.

  • Are there non-stop flights to Malawi?

    You’ll find Malawi flight deals with direct flights from Johannesburg. Flights from Johannesburg depart from OR Tambo International Airport and land at Kamuzu International Airport, Malawi. There are currently no other airports offering non-stop flights to Malawi, Africa. If you’re travelling from Cape Town, you’ll find flights with a single stopover in Johannesburg before going to Malawi. Flights from Durban typically have a single stopover in Johannesburg or multiple stops in Joburg and at Blantyre Chileka Airport.

  • How do you get from Malawi airport to the city centre?

    Flights to Malawi from South Africa will land at Kamuzu International Airport, Malawi in the capital city, Lilongwe. The airport offers a few ways to get to the city centre, including taxis outside of the arrivals terminal that will take you to the city in around 20min depending on traffic. There are local buses that run from the commercial part of the airport to the city and take around 30-40min depending on traffic and stops. There is an airport shuttle bus that can be prearranged and will take you to your hotel in roughly 30min. Local taxi apps are also available to take you around the city.

  • What are some things to do in Malawi?

    Malawi is a landlocked country in the southeast of Africa, bordered by Mozambique and Zambia, and is home to the large Lake Malawi, which offers a variety of activities. Africa is home to a plethora of animals and Malawi has an array of National Parks like Liwonde National Park, where you can see animals like rhinos and elephants near the Shire River. Lake Malawi National Park is a must-see on the banks of Lake Malawi, crowned as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, spend time viewing the colourful fish and sandy beaches while swimming or kayaking. If you’re looking for a hike with a view, head out to Zomba Massif and scale the mountain of Shire Highlands. You can take a tour of the Shire River and catch a glimpse of hippos, crocodiles, and elephants. If you’re looking for more of an escape, you can make your way to Mumbo Island, an expansive offshore resort with forests and beaches. Chintheche is considered one of Malawi’s best beaches and sits on the northern shore of Lake Malawi with tropical surroundings.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Malawi?

    As a South African citizen, you don’t need a visa to visit Malawi for tourist purposes. Your stay cannot exceed 30 days and your passport must be valid for the length of your stay. If you wish to do business, you will need to apply through your local consulate.

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