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Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to Malawi

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Lilongwe
LilongwedirectR7 680
Blantyre
BlantyredirectR9 567
Lilongwe
LilongwedirectR7 680
Blantyre
BlantyredirectR9 567

Book Cheap OR Tambo to Malawi Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo to Malawi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Malawi

Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 15:45
JNB
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LLW
2h 15mdirect
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16:00 - 6:10
LLW
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JNB
14h 10m
2 stops
R7 680Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 13
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22:00 - 9:40
JNB
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LLW
11h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 - 11:35
LLW
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JNB
3h 25m
1 stop
R7 729Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 - 15:55
JNB
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LLW
3h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:00 - 6:10
LLW
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JNB
14h 10m
2 stops
R7 745Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Fri, May 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 9:40
JNB
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LLW
19h 10m
3 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:10 - 11:35
LLW
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JNB
3h 25m
1 stop
R7 762Ethiopian Air
Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 8
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 11:45
JNB
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LLW
10h 30m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:35 - 10:55
LLW
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JNB
22h 20m
1 stop
R7 778Kenya Airways
Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 13:30
JNB
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LLW
20h 30m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:35 - 0:15
LLW
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JNB
11h 40m
1 stop
R7 794Kenya Airways
Sun, May 3 - Fri, May 8
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 17:35
JNB
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LLW
16h 20m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:35 - 10:55
LLW
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JNB
22h 20m
1 stop
R7 811Kenya Airways
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 9:40
JNB
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LLW
11h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 - 12:35
LLW
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JNB
2h 15mdirect
R7 844Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 24
Airlink Logo
11:15 - 13:30
JNB
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BLZ
2h 15mdirect
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14:10 - 16:35
BLZ
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JNB
2h 25mdirect
R9 567Airlink
Thu, May 21 - Thu, May 28
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11:15 - 13:30
JNB
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BLZ
2h 15mdirect
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14:10 - 16:35
BLZ
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JNB
2h 25mdirect
R9 583Airlink
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Malawi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Malawi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malawi flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Malawi from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Blantyre, at R4 830 return. The most popular route is from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Blantyre (BLZ), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R4 830.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Malawi?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malawi depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Malawi is generally at night, when retur flights cost R9 015 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Malawi is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R9 191.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malawi?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R7 418 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malawi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malawi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malawi is November, when tickets cost R7 581 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of return tickets is R9 156 and R8 598 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Malawi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malawi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Johannesburg to Malawi, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Malawi back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Friday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malawi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malawi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malawi, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR4 348
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking Malawi flights

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Malawi

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Malawi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,5
AirlinkOverall score based on 85 reviews
8,3Comfort
8,0Food
8,9Crew
6,4Entertainment
8,2Boarding
Airline reviews

Far better than last return flight we had when the flight was delayed due to technical error and we missed our connection flight with no initial support from Airlink. This time thankfully all went well and will use again.

10,0 Excellentken, Apr 2026
SZK - JNB
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Far better than last return flight we had when the flight was delayed due to technical error and we missed our connection flight with no initial support from Airlink. This time thankfully all went well and will use again.

This was an excellent flight with great crew and a full complement service including a sandwich, a drink from the bar, tea, coffee or water with the meal and then a further bar service.

I can't understand how the priority boarding queue has so many people standing in it. I was travelling business class and arrived 40 minutes before boarding time and there we about 25 people in the queue ahead of me?

Great flight, excellent service comfortable plane. No entertainment available on the flight but it was only a 3 hour flight.

Delayed boarding... we were kept standing in the bus for too long... the bus was packed and smelling people!!! As if it's not enough,when we finally came off the bus, we had to wait again standing in the sun waiting to board..

Our flight from Kasane to JNB was delayed, which meant we missed our connection to CPT. The JNB ground staff were not helpful at first, initially insisting that our flight into JNB had been on time when in fact it was 40 minutes late. No domestic transfer staff available. So we had to wait another 3 hours for the next flight to CPT, then nearly 40 minutes for our luggage. Getting into our hotel after midnight was never in the itinerary. Airlink travel is not in our future!

+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight [I629/352] . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

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