R8 003 Cheap flights to Malawi

You can find flights to Malawi from 4 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Ethiopian Air, Airlink or Kenya Airways as these are the most popular among our users. Ethiopian Air is the most favoured with 53% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

Lilongwe Intl is the most popular airport in Malawi to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to Malawi in the past year, 73% of them chose to fly into Lilongwe’s Lilongwe Intl airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within Malawi that are also a great option to fly to.

On average, a flight to Malawi will cost R6 715 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to Malawi for as low as R3 022, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for R3 022, but manage to find one for R6 405 or less, then this is still a great deal. Keep in mind that flight costs vary depending on where you fly from, what time of year you travel, and what airline you fly with.

The best day of the week to fly to Malawi is Wednesday due to prices being at their lowest. Flying out on a Monday should be a backup plan since this day tends to be less expensive as well. Tuesday, on the other hand, is the most expensive day to fly to Malawi.

If you're headed to Malawi, consider flying into Lilongwe Intl airport in Lilongwe for the best deals, with an average airfare of R3 022. Alternatively, Blantyre Chileka airport in Blantyre is a close second for cheapest flights to Malawi with an average airfare of R4 086.

Prices for flights to Malawi are updated daily.

There are 4 operators available for flights to Malawi as of February 2026.

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Malawi.

The required travel and health documents for your Malawi trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Malawi. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.