R5 270 Find Cheap Flights from Malawi to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from Malawi to OR Tambo

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Malawi to OR Tambo 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 Malawi to OR Tambo

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5
Kenya Airways Logo
12:35 - 0:25
LLW
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JNB
11h 50m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 11:45
JNB
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LLW
10h 10m
2 stops
R8 822Kenya Airways
Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5
Kenya Airways Logo
12:35 - 0:25
LLW
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JNB
11h 50m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 11:45
JNB
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LLW
10h 10m
2 stops
R8 838Kenya Airways
Sun, Jun 7 - Sat, Jun 13
Kenya Airways Logo
10:20 - 0:15
LLW
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JNB
13h 55m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 9:30
JNB
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LLW
8h 15m
1 stop
R8 969Kenya Airways
Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 14
Kenya Airways Logo
10:20 - 0:15
LLW
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JNB
13h 55m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 17:35
JNB
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LLW
29h 25m
2 stops
R9 018Kenya Airways
Fri, May 22 - Sun, May 24
Kenya Airways Logo
12:35 - 10:55
LLW
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JNB
22h 20m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 17:35
JNB
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LLW
16h 20m
2 stops
R9 116Kenya Airways
Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 31
Airlink Logo
14:10 - 16:35
BLZ
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JNB
2h 25mdirect
Airlink Logo
11:15 - 13:35
JNB
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BLZ
2h 20mdirect
R9 607Airlink
Sun, Jun 28 - Thu, Aug 13
Airlink Logo
14:10 - 16:35
BLZ
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JNB
2h 25mdirect
Airlink Logo
11:15 - 13:35
JNB
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BLZ
2h 20mdirect
R9 804Airlink
Mon, Jun 22 - Mon, Jun 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:10 - 12:35
BLZ
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JNB
3h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:30 - 14:45
JNB
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BLZ
2h 15mdirect
R13 257Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jun 22 - Mon, Jun 29
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17:40 - 7:55
BLZ
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JNB
14h 15m
1 stop
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12:30 - 14:45
JNB
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BLZ
2h 15mdirect
R14 092Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 22 - Mon, Jun 29
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9:10 - 11:50
BLZ
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JNB
26h 40m
2 stops
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12:30 - 14:45
JNB
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BLZ
2h 15mdirect
R14 124Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to OR Tambo

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

What is the cheapest flight to Johannesburg?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Johannesburg was found on the route from Blantyre, at R8 822 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Johannesburg and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R2 259 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport costs R6 429 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R4 733 and departed from Lilongwe. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport which costs R6 003 on average, and Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which costs R9 409 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R7 546. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are R9 602 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is September, where tickets cost R7 905 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of tickets from Malawi is R10 295 and R9 754 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of R7 905.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost R9 163 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R9 329.

What is a good deal for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for the following prices or less: From Lilongwe R5 234 return, from Blantyre R7 165 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flightR5 270
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from Blantyre to Johannesburg

FAQs - booking Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Johannesburg?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Johannesburg was found on the route from Blantyre, at R8 822 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Johannesburg and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R2 259 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg?

    You’ll need to travel 21 km to reach the Johannesburg city centre from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs R6 429. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R4 733 and departed from Lilongwe Intl Airport.

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

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg 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 to Johannesburg?

    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 to Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Johannesburg

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg? 25% of our users found return tickets to Johannesburg for the following prices or less: From Blantyre R6 282, from Lilongwe R7 558
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Johannesburg flight deals.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Malawi to Johannesburg. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to OR Tambo? 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 87 reviews
8,9Crew
8,0Food
6,4Entertainment
8,2Boarding
8,3Comfort
Airline reviews

Loved the in flight meal! Surprisingly good.! Staff on board were all friendly and professional! Book as far ahead as possible! Get your seat selection locked in ASAP

10,0 ExcellentGregory, Apr 2026
JNB - CPT
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Loved the in flight meal! Surprisingly good.! Staff on board were all friendly and professional! Book as far ahead as possible! Get your seat selection locked in ASAP

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 good experience - too many times checking at the airport - every time had to remove shoes , belt , laptop etc. that was a bit of exaggerated. The seat had a sharp metal plate -- which torn into my jeans.

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 629/352. 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

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

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

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

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

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.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

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

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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