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Cheap flights from Malawi to South Africa from R4 652

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LLW — JNB
Mar 18 — Mar 251
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 13 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 003

One-way from

R4 652

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R9 377

Good round-trip deal

R8 696 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 796 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 10/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 25m total
  • Malawi to South Africa
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 26/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 25m total
  • Malawi to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R3 824 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 029 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 13 March 2025.

Sat 10/52:40LLW - JNB
1 stop8h 15mKenya Airways
Sun 11/51:15JNB - LLW
1 stop12h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/3R8 003
Thu 17/414:10BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mAirlink
Mon 21/411:15JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Deal found 12/3R8 168
Sat 27/1214:00LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Sat 10/110:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Deal found 12/3R8 424
Wed 18/69:20BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 2/712:20JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/3R10 201
Wed 11/68:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 17/612:20JNB - LLW
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/3R10 219
Sat 10/52:40LLW - JNB
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/510:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R10 585
Thu 17/714:10BLZ - CPT
1 stop19h 35mAirlink
Wed 13/818:25CPT - BLZ
1 stop19h 05mAirlink
Deal found 12/3R10 714
Thu 27/39:10BLZ - JNB
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/312:20JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R11 446
Sat 22/313:50LLW - CPT
1 stop18h 40mAirlink
Fri 18/418:25CPT - LLW
1 stop18h 45mAirlink
Deal found 12/3R11 703
Wed 24/1214:25LLW - CPT
3 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 13/114:25CPT - LLW
2 stops23h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/3R13 314
Fri 18/48:10LLW - CPT
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/47:00CPT - LLW
2 stops8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R13 864
Sat 27/1216:00LLW - CPT
3 stops21h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/113:50CPT - LLW
3 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/3R15 274

Find flights from Malawi to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Malawi to South Africa 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 13 March 2025.

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Price

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 10/5

2:40-10:55

1 stop8h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

1:15-13:25

1 stop12h 10m

R8 003

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Thu 17/4

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

R8 168

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 18/6

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R10 201

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 11/6

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

12:20-15:45

1 stop3h 25m

R10 219

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 10/5

2:40-10:55

1 stop8h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R10 585

BlantyreJohannesburg

BLZ - JNB

BLZJNB

Blantyre Chileka

Thu 27/3

9:10-11:05

2 stops25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R11 446

LilongweCape Town

LLW - CPT

LLWCPT

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 22/3

13:50-8:30

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/4

18:25-13:10

1 stop18h 45m

R11 703

LilongweJohannesburg

LLW - JNB

LLWJNB

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 5/4

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/4

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R12 655

BlantyreCape Town

BLZ - CPT

BLZCPT

Blantyre Chileka

Thu 10/4

14:10-22:50

1 stop8h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/4

18:25-13:30

1 stop19h 05m

R13 296

LilongweCape Town

LLW - CPT

LLWCPT

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 18/4

8:10-9:45

2 stops25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/4

7:00-15:45

2 stops8h 45m

R13 864

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Travel insights for flights from Malawi to South Africa

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

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 13 March 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 13 March 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 13 March 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

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
Check prices

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malawi to South Africa. 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 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 652. Users have also found prices from R5 238 and R5 934 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 13 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 143AverageR8 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AirlinkCheapestR7 875AverageR10 196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 682AverageR10 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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