R4 673 Find Cheap Flights to Malawi

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Lilongwe
Lilongwe1 stopR7 866
Blantyre
BlantyredirectR9 114
Lilongwe
Lilongwe1 stopR7 866
Blantyre
BlantyredirectR9 114

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Recent return flight deals to Malawi

mié., ago. 6 - sáb., ago. 16
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12:10 - 13:25JNB-LLW
25h 15m1 stop
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2:40 - 0:25LLW-JNB
21h 45m1 stop
R7 866Kenya Airways
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mié., ago. 6 - mié., ago. 13
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17:00 - 13:25JNB-LLW
20h 25m1 stop
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14:15 - 0:25LLW-JNB
10h 10m2 stops
R7 883Kenya Airways
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mar., jul. 22 - jue., jul. 31
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1:25 - 13:25JNB-LLW
12h 00m1 stop
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14:15 - 15:50LLW-JNB
25h 35m2 stops
R7 901Kenya Airways
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lun., ago. 11 - lun., ago. 18
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14:30 - 9:40JNB-LLW
19h 10m3 stops
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8:10 - 11:35LLW-JNB
3h 25m1 stop
R7 973Ethiopian Air
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mié., ago. 6 - lun., ago. 11
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14:30 - 9:40JNB-LLW
19h 10m3 stops
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8:10 - 11:35LLW-JNB
3h 25m1 stop
R7 991Ethiopian Air
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mié., ago. 6 - lun., ago. 11
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12:20 - 15:45JNB-LLW
3h 25m1 stop
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16:00 - 13:05LLW-JNB
21h 05m3 stops
R8 026Ethiopian Air
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dom., ago. 10 - dom., ago. 17
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11:15 - 13:30JNB-BLZ
2h 15mdirect
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14:10 - 16:35BLZ-JNB
2h 25mdirect
R9 150Airlink
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lun., ago. 4 - lun., ago. 11
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10:50 - 13:10JNB-LLW
2h 20mdirect
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14:00 - 16:30LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
R9 150Airlink
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sáb., ago. 9 - sáb., ago. 16
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12:20 - 14:35JNB-BLZ
2h 15mdirect
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9:10 - 16:30BLZ-JNB
7h 20m1 stop
R11 469
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vie., ago. 8 - sáb., ago. 23
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12:20 - 14:35JNB-BLZ
2h 15mdirect
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9:10 - 16:30BLZ-JNB
7h 20m1 stop
R11 486
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What is the cheapest flight to Malawi?

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

The cheapest ticket to Malawi from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Blantyre, at R424 return. The most popular route is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Blantyre (BLZ) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R424.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Malawi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa 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 South Africa to Malawi is May, when tickets cost R10 719 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and October, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R12 432 and R12 271 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Malawi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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 South Africa 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.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Malawi?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Malawi is Lilongwe Intl Airport (LLW), with an average flight price of R5 216.


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Low seasonMarch
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR4 673
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre

FAQs - booking Malawi flights

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

    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 from South Africa to Malawi.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa 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 day to fly to Malawi?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Malawi is Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as R9 545. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R10 088 on average.

  • 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 round-trip 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.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Malawi

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Malawi? 25% of our users found return tickets to Malawi for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo R8 978
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Malawi flight deals.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Malawi

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa 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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AirlinkOverall score based on 72 reviews
8,5Boarding
8,3Comfort
6,6Entertainment
8,0Food
8,9Crew
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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’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

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.

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

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

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!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional 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.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

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

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.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

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