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Cheap flights from South Africa to Malawi from R4 643

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LLW
Feb 9 — Feb 161
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Malawi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Malawi (MW0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 945

One-way from

R4 643

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 794

Good round-trip deal

R8 316 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 705 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 6/3-21/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 22h 10m total
  • South Africa to Malawi
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 16/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • South Africa to Malawi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R14 865 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 781 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Malawi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Malawi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2025.

Thu 6/31:15JNB - LLW
1 stop12h 20mKenya Airways
Fri 21/314:25LLW - JNB
2 stops9h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/2R7 945
Wed 19/212:20JNB - LLW
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 24/216:00LLW - JNB
3 stops28h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/2R8 021
Sat 8/314:35JNB - BLZ
2 stops18h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/317:10BLZ - JNB
2 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/2R9 097
Thu 6/311:15JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 11/314:10BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mAirlink
Deal found 3/2R9 134
Fri 7/310:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Fri 21/313:50LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Deal found 3/2R9 493
Mon 10/212:20JNB - LLW
1 stop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/216:00LLW - JNB
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2R10 682
Sun 2/212:20JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/214:10BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2R10 757
Wed 5/36:05CPT - LLW
1 stop7h 05mAirlink
Wed 12/313:50LLW - CPT
1 stop18h 40mAirlink
Deal found 3/2R12 192
Wed 5/314:35CPT - LLW
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/316:00LLW - CPT
3 stops21h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/2R13 758
Wed 9/46:05CPT - LLW
2 stops9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/48:10LLW - CPT
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2R14 626

Find flights from South Africa to Malawi within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 4 February 2025.

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JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

1:15-13:35

1 stop12h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 21/3

14:25-0:15

2 stops9h 50m

R7 945

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

12:20-15:45

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 24/2

16:00-20:00

3 stops28h 00m

R8 021

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

14:35-8:40

2 stops18h 05m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 16/3

17:10-20:00

2 stops26h 50m

R9 097

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Tue 11/3

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R9 134

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 21/3

13:50-16:20

Nonstop2h 30m

R9 493

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

1:15-13:35

1 stop12h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 7/3

13:50-16:20

Nonstop2h 30m

R10 908

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 14/3

9:10-16:20

1 stop7h 10m

R11 078

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

6:05-13:10

1 stop7h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 12/3

13:50-8:30

1 stop18h 40m

R12 192

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

14:35-15:05

2 stops24h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 12/3

16:00-13:00

3 stops21h 00m

R13 758

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

6:05-15:45

2 stops9h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 15/4

8:10-22:50

2 stops14h 40m

R14 626

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Malawi

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Malawi

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malawi (average of R371). Flying from South Africa 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 ZA to MW?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 4 February 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Malawi

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Malawi. 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 4 February 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to MW0 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 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 4 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways from South Africa to Malawi to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
66 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

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
8,5
Very Good
66 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
66 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

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
776 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
66 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

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
268 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

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 South Africa to Malawi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Airlink, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 643. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Malawi for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Malawi?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Malawi?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Malawi (average of R371). Flying from South Africa 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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Top 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Malawi

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Malawi. 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 4 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 738AverageR7 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AirlinkCheapestR7 762AverageR11 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 926AverageR12 444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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