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Cheap flights from Malawi to South Africa from R4 958

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LLW — JNB
Apr 19 — Apr 261
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 14 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 371

One-way from

R4 958

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R10 202

Good round-trip deal

R8 758 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 960 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 10/5-17/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 05m total
  • Malawi to South Africa
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 25/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Malawi to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R6 826 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 183 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 14 April 2025.

Sat 10/514:15LLW - JNB
2 stops25h 35mKenya Airways
Fri 16/51:15JNB - LLW
1 stop24h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/4R8 371
Tue 13/514:10BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mAirlink
Fri 30/511:15JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 13/4R8 714
Sat 10/514:00LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Sat 17/510:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Deal found 12/4R9 191
Thu 1/58:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/57:10JNB - LLW
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R10 602
Sun 5/109:20BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 8/1012:20JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/4R10 716
Wed 23/48:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 24/412:20JNB - LLW
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/4R11 403
Wed 31/129:20BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/111:15JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R11 613
Wed 28/514:00LLW - CPT
1 stop8h 50mAirlink
Wed 4/66:05CPT - LLW
1 stop7h 05mAirlink
Deal found 13/4R12 242
Thu 19/614:10BLZ - CPT
1 stop19h 35mAirlink
Sun 30/1118:25CPT - BLZ
1 stop19h 05mAirlink
Deal found 13/4R12 318
Wed 28/514:15LLW - CPT
2 stops31h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 4/66:00CPT - LLW
2 stops31h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/4R13 043
Wed 28/514:00LLW - CPT
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/619:50CPT - LLW
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R13 291
Sat 26/49:20BLZ - CPT
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/56:05CPT - BLZ
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R14 683

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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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LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 10/5

14:15-10:55

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

17:00-13:25

1 stop20h 25m

R8 371

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Tue 13/5

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

R8 714

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 10/5

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R9 191

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 1/5

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

7:10-15:00

1 stop7h 50m

R10 602

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 5/10

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R10 716

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 23/4

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

12:20-15:45

1 stop3h 25m

R11 403

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Tue 13/5

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

7:10-16:40

2 stops9h 30m

R11 994

LilongweCape Town

LLW - CPT

LLWCPT

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 28/5

14:00-22:50

1 stop8h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

6:05-13:10

1 stop7h 05m

R12 242

BlantyreCape Town

BLZ - CPT

BLZCPT

Blantyre Chileka

Thu 19/6

14:10-9:45

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

18:25-13:30

1 stop19h 05m

R12 318

LilongweCape Town

LLW - CPT

LLWCPT

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 28/5

14:15-22:10

2 stops31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

6:00-13:25

2 stops31h 25m

R13 043

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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 14 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 14 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 14 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
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

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
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

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

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

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

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

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 958. Users have also found prices from R5 454 and R6 178 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 14 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 553AverageR8 505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AirlinkCheapestR8 199AverageR10 625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 154AverageR10 664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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