R4 445 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Malawi

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Lilongwe
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Blantyre
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Lilongwe
Lilongwe1 stopR7 748
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Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to Malawi

 
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.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Malawi

Thu, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 4
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 9:25JNB-LLW
7h 50m1 stop
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16:05 - 15:50LLW-JNB
23h 45m2 stops
R7 748Kenya Airways
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Wed, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 28
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 13:25JNB-LLW
12h 00m1 stop
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14:15 - 15:50LLW-JNB
25h 35m2 stops
R7 765Kenya Airways
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Sat, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 10
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 13:25JNB-LLW
12h 00m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
14:15 - 15:50LLW-JNB
25h 35m2 stops
R7 783Kenya Airways
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Fri, Aug 8 - Wed, Aug 13
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 13:25JNB-LLW
12h 00m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
14:15 - 0:25LLW-JNB
10h 10m2 stops
R7 800Kenya Airways
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Sun, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:20 - 15:45JNB-LLW
3h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
16:00 - 13:05LLW-JNB
21h 05m3 stops
R7 835Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:20 - 15:45JNB-LLW
3h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
16:00 - 18:30LLW-JNB
26h 30m3 stops
R7 976Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 25
Airlink Logo
11:15 - 13:30JNB-BLZ
2h 15mdirect
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14:10 - 16:35BLZ-JNB
2h 25mdirect
R8 925Airlink
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Sun, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 24
Airlink Logo
11:15 - 13:30JNB-BLZ
2h 15mdirect
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14:10 - 16:35BLZ-JNB
2h 25mdirect
R8 942Airlink
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Thu, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 14
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12:20 - 14:35JNB-BLZ
2h 15mdirect
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15:05 - 16:30BLZ-JNB
25h 25m1 stop
R11 332
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Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
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12:20 - 14:35JNB-BLZ
2h 15mdirect
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15:05 - 16:30BLZ-JNB
25h 25m1 stop
R11 437
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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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malawi.

The cheapest ticket to Malawi from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Blantyre, at R7 754 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 R7 754.

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.

No, with an average price for the route of R13 367, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 431 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, when the average cost of return tickets is R9 434 and R9 382 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, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday 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 the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Malawi, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonMarch
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR4 445
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre

FAQs - booking Malawi flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Malawi?

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  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Malawi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Johannesburg to Malawi with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Malawi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Johannesburg to Malawi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Malawi is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost R410 on average. Morning departures are around 31% more expensive than evening flights, 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 R689.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving 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.
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8,3Comfort
8,5Boarding
8,9Crew
6,6Entertainment
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+ 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

10,0 ExcellentJohannes, Jun 2025CPT - JNB
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+ 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

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

I recently travelled in Business Class with Qatar Airways, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The cabin crew stood out for their kindness and professionalism, making the journey truly comfortable. The food exceeded expectations and was exceptional in both quality and presentation. The boarding staff was courteous, though I would like to mention that the staff member responsible for checking tickets during boarding could benefit from additional training to be more welcoming. A warm and hospitable approach would enhance the passenger experience significantly. However, one aspect of the journey was particularly frustrating. The in-flight entertainment system was disappointing, as the headphones provided did not work at all due to a loose connection. This significantly impacted the experience, especially since the flight also lacked Wi-Fi service. Addressing these issues would greatly enhance the overall travel experience. Lastly, I would suggest implementing a section-wise boarding process to streamline the boarding experience and minimise potential challenges. I appreciate the efforts Qatar Airways puts into delivering high-quality service and hope to see these improvements implemented in the future.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

Check in desk people constrained by fear. Obvious typo on Uganda visa, even though approved, caused loss of flight. Something is definitely wrong with this system.

My carry on bag was taken by Alaska Air as we boarded in LAX! She said there was not room. There was plenty of room. I told her that my meds and personal items were in it. She did not care. She said it would be sent to my final destination, Nairobi. Well it got to Nairobi the day I was to fly home. The handle of my bag was crushed so could not retract. So I had to remove it. I had to buy converters, malaria medication. personal items. I filled out the missing form at the Nairobi airport. I asked that it be shipped to the Kisumu airport. When it was obviously not going to make it for my time in Kenya. I asked that it be sent to John Wayne Airport. NONE of that happened. I only knew it was at Nairobi because my air tag indicated it was finally in Nairobi the day I was leaving Kenya! Now I need to purchase a new carry on bag!!!

Fly Qatar Airways is always amazing. Their service and care for details is really very good.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

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