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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Malawi from R4 556

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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LLW
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Malawi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Malawi flight deals. Data was last updated 28 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 803

One-way from

R4 556

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R8 116
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 18/3-23/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Malawi
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 30/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Malawi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R13 169 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 644 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Malawi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Malawi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 February 2025.

Tue 18/317:00JNB - LLW
1 stop20h 35mKenya Airways
Sun 23/314:25LLW - JNB
2 stops9h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/2R7 803
Mon 3/314:35JNB - LLW
3 stops19h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 7/38:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/2R7 877
Thu 27/117:45JNB - BLZ
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/1217:10BLZ - JNB
2 stops19h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R9 076
Sun 30/311:15JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sun 6/414:10BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mAirlink
Deal found 28/2R9 205
Wed 12/310:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Wed 26/313:50LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Deal found 27/2R9 574
Mon 3/322:00JNB - LLW
2 stops11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/38:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R10 478
Sun 6/412:20JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/49:10BLZ - JNB
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R11 713

Find flights from Johannesburg to Malawi within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Malawi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

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Malawi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

17:00-13:35

1 stop20h 35m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 23/3

14:25-0:15

2 stops9h 50m

R7 803

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

14:35-9:40

3 stops19h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 23/3

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

R8 061

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 28/5

17:10-13:05

2 stops19h 55m

R9 131

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 6/4

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R9 205

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 26/3

13:50-16:20

Nonstop2h 30m

R9 574

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

1:15-13:25

1 stop12h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 7/6

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R10 791

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/4

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 9/4

9:10-16:30

1 stop7h 20m

R11 713

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

R4 556

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R4 630

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

1:15-13:25

1 stop12h 10m

R4 981

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Malawi

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Malawi including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Malawi?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Malawi (average of R371). Flying from Johannesburg to Malawi in June is currently the most expensive (average of R524). 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 JNB to MW?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Malawi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Malawi in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Malawi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Malawi. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Malawi flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Malawi by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malawi ranges from 0.0 - 210.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Malawi when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Malawi by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Malawi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malawi. 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 Malawi. Reviews last updated 28 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Malawi, such as Airlink, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Crew

9,0

Boarding

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

8,6
Very Good

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Crew

9,0

Boarding

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

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Crew

9,0

Boarding

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

Entertainment

6,5

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Crew

9,0

Boarding

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Malawi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Malawi flights?

    In many cases, travellers who are going to Malawi from Johannesburg will be leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport. This is the largest and busiest airport in the city with a potential for 28 million passengers each year. Some passengers will choose to fly out of Lanseria International Airport, instead. This is a quieter and smaller airport near Johannesburg. Travellers will disembark the plane at Lilongwe International Airport if going to Lilongwe. Those going to Blantyre can leave the plane at Chileka International Airport, which is 16 kilometres from the city centre. The airport offers flights to Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Dar es Salaam.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Malawi?

    Passengers who are visiting Blantyre will have limited direct, nonstop flights available. These are offered by Ethiopian Airlines and last around 2h 30m. There are also direct flights into Lilongwe available through South African Airways and Ethiopian Airlines. While direct flights are highly limited to Malawi, there are dozens of stopover flights available. Some of the airlines offering them include Kenya Airways, British Airways, and RwandAir. In most cases, for this flight, the direct options are less expensive while getting to Malawi quicker than stopover flights. The quickest stopover flights into Lilongwe are around 4h 45m in length.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Malawi?

    When it comes to single stop flights, there are more than a dozen options daily going into Lilongwe. Flights may stop down at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Harare Airport, or Lusaka, among others. Some of the flights have additional stops. These tend to be the longest as well as the most expensive for these locations. Going into Lilongwe, travellers might stop at Lusaka Airport and Harare Airport or Addis Ababa Airport and Dar es Salaam Airport. A quick two-stop stopover flight will take around 8h 55m, while longer ones can be twice that long.

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

    Visiting Malawi from Johannesburg does not require a visa. Instead, travellers must have a passport to take this flight.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Malawi one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Airlink, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 556. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Malawi for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Malawi?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Malawi is generally R7 362, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 981. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lilongwe Intl), you can expect to pay R8 024 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Malawi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Malawi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Malawi?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Malawi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Malawi 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 Johannesburg to Malawi?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Malawi (average of R371). Flying from Johannesburg to Malawi in June is currently the most expensive (average of R524). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 641AverageR7 761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 845AverageR10 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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AirlinkCheapestR8 069AverageR9 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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