R4 535 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

Mon, Oct 6 - Fri, Nov 7
Airlink Logo
14:00 - 16:30LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
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10:50 - 13:10JNB-LLW
2h 20mdirect
R7 927Airlink
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
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14:00 - 16:30LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
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10:50 - 13:10JNB-LLW
2h 20mdirect
R8 121Airlink
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Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
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14:00 - 16:30LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
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10:50 - 13:10JNB-LLW
2h 20mdirect
R8 297Airlink
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Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
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10:15 - 0:25LLW-JNB
14h 10m2 stops
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17:00 - 15:15JNB-LLW
22h 15m1 stop
R8 384Kenya Airways
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Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 26
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14:15 - 15:50LLW-JNB
25h 35m2 stops
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1:25 - 13:25JNB-LLW
12h 00m1 stop
R8 402Kenya Airways
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
Kenya Airways Logo
14:15 - 15:50LLW-JNB
25h 35m2 stops
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17:00 - 13:25JNB-LLW
20h 25m1 stop
R8 666Kenya Airways
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
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14:15 - 0:25LLW-JNB
10h 10m2 stops
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10:50 - 13:10JNB-LLW
2h 20mdirect
R9 896
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
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14:00 - 16:30LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
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17:00 - 13:25JNB-LLW
20h 25m1 stop
R9 949
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 5
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8:10 - 11:35LLW-JNB
3h 25m1 stop
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12:20 - 15:45JNB-LLW
3h 25m1 stop
R10 054Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 27
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8:10 - 11:35LLW-JNB
3h 25m1 stop
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12:20 - 15:45JNB-LLW
3h 25m1 stop
R10 195Ethiopian Air
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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.

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 R9 211 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R3 951 and departed from Blantyre. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport which costs R9 546 on average, and Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which costs R15 364 on average.

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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 January, where tickets cost R8 121 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of tickets from Malawi is R10 722 and R9 791 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of R8 121.

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 Blantyre R7 877 return, from Lilongwe R15 364 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 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flightR4 535
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

FAQs - booking Johannesburg flights

  • 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 R9 211. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R3 951 and departed from Blantyre Chileka Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R8 781. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are R10 139 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost R461 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 R563.

  • How many direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1 018 direct flights from within Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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 196, from Lilongwe R9 983
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Johannesburg flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Malawi to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

ANA, ASKY, +71 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

ANA, ASKY, +71 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +68 more

ANA, ASKY, +69 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +72 more

ANA, ASKY, +73 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +68 more

ANA, ASKY, +69 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Malawi

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

ANA, ASKY, +71 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

ANA, ASKY, +71 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +68 more

ANA, ASKY, +69 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +72 more

ANA, ASKY, +73 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +68 more

ANA, ASKY, +69 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

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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.
8,6
AirlinkOverall score based on 75 reviews
9,0Crew
8,3Comfort
6,6Entertainment
8,0Food
8,5Boarding
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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.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

Lost suite case and pillow that’s used by senior and they didn’t leave it at the airport

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

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

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

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.

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