How long is the flight from South Africa to Malawi?

The flight from South Africa to Malawi depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo (a popular airport in South Africa) to Lilongwe Intl (the most popular airport in Malawi), then the flight time is 2h 15m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Lilongwe Intl, then the average flight time is 6h 10m.

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Flights to Lilongwe

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Kenya Airways

Jan 22

JNB

10h 10m

2 stops

LLW

Jan 30

LLW

27h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R7 997

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Kenya Airways

Jan 22

JNB

18h 45m

2 stops

LLW

Jan 29

LLW

17h 40m

2 stops

JNB

R8 014

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Kenya Airways

Jan 14

JNB

7h 50m

1 stop

LLW

Jan 27

LLW

25h 35m

2 stops

JNB

R8 048

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Kenya Airways

Jan 14

JNB

21h 20m

1 stop

LLW

Jan 26

LLW

16h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R8 201

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Kenya Airways

Jan 22

JNB

23h 40m

2 stops

LLW

Jan 29

LLW

17h 40m

2 stops

JNB

R8 269

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Kenya Airways

Jan 28

JNB

21h 20m

1 stop

LLW

Feb 2

LLW

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R8 303

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 29

JNB

23h 20m

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LLW

Jan 1

LLW

3h 25m

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JNB

R8 455

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 26

JNB

23h 20m

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LLW

Feb 6

LLW

3h 25m

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JNB

R8 506

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 14

JNB

3h 25m

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LLW

Jan 26

LLW

20h 45m

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JNB

R8 540

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Airlink

Jan 21

JNB

2h 20m

LLW

Jan 28

LLW

2h 30m

JNB

R8 557

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 23

JNB

3h 25m

1 stop

LLW

Jan 30

LLW

20h 45m

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JNB

R8 574

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Kenya Airways

Feb 4

JNB

21h 20m

1 stop

LLW

Feb 7

LLW

20h 40m

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JNB

R8 591

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Airlink

Mar 13

JNB

2h 15m

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Mar 20

BLZ

2h 25m

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R8 574

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Airlink

Jan 22

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2h 15m

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Jan 29

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2h 25m

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R8 608

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Airlink

Mar 3

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2h 15m

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Mar 10

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2h 25m

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Feb 2

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2h 15m

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Feb 7

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2h 25m

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 1

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2h 15m

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Apr 1

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19h 55m

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R9 185

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Airlink

Mar 6

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2h 15m

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Mar 8

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2h 25m

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R9 474

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Airlink

Feb 1

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2h 15m

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Feb 5

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2h 25m

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R9 542

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 22

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2h 15m

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Jan 29

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14h 55m

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R10 187

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 20

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2h 15m

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Jan 4

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2h 15m

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R10 238

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 3

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18h 10m

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Mar 10

BLZ

2h 15m

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R10 323

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Multiple Airlines

Mar 13

JNB

2h 15m

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Mar 20

BLZ

2h 25m

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R10 357

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 1

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2h 15m

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Feb 6

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2h 15m

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1:35 - 11:45

JNB

LLW

10h 10m2 stops

12:35 - 15:50

LLW

JNB

27h 15m1 stop

R7 997Kenya Airways

Thu, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 30

17:00 - 11:45

JNB

LLW

18h 45m2 stops

10:15 - 3:55

LLW

JNB

17h 40m2 stops

R8 014Kenya Airways

Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29

1:35 - 9:25

JNB

LLW

7h 50m1 stop

14:15 - 15:50

LLW

JNB

25h 35m2 stops

R8 048Kenya Airways

Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 27

12:05 - 9:25

JNB

LLW

21h 20m1 stop

18:25 - 10:55

LLW

JNB

16h 30m1 stop

R8 201Kenya Airways

Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 26

8:20 - 7:40

JNB

LLW

23h 20m2 stops

8:10 - 11:35

LLW

JNB

3h 25m1 stop

R8 455Ethiopian Air

Mon, Dec 29 - Thu, Jan 1

8:20 - 7:40

JNB

LLW

23h 20m2 stops

8:10 - 11:35

LLW

JNB

3h 25m1 stop

R8 506Ethiopian Air

Mon, Jan 26 - Fri, Feb 6

10:50 - 13:10

JNB

LLW

2h 20mdirect

14:00 - 16:30

LLW

JNB

2h 30mdirect

R8 557Airlink

Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28

11:15 - 13:30

JNB

BLZ

2h 15mdirect

14:10 - 16:35

BLZ

JNB

2h 25mdirect

R8 574Airlink

Mon, Jan 19 - Fri, Apr 10

10:15 - 11:45

CPT

LLW

25h 30m3 stops

10:15 - 8:50

LLW

CPT

22h 35m3 stops

R12 649Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29

18:25 - 15:55

CPT

LLW

21h 30m2 stops

8:10 - 9:45

LLW

CPT

25h 35m2 stops

R13 125Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29

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JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

1:35-11:45

2 stops10h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 30/1

12:35-15:50

1 stop27h 15m

R7 997

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

17:00-11:45

2 stops18h 45m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 29/1

10:15-3:55

2 stops17h 40m

R8 014

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

1:35-9:25

1 stop7h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 27/1

14:15-15:50

2 stops25h 35m

R8 048

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

12:05-9:25

1 stop21h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 26/1

18:25-10:55

1 stop16h 30m

R8 201

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

8:20-7:40

2 stops23h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 1/1

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

R8 455

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

8:20-7:40

2 stops23h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 6/2

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

R8 506

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 28/1

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R8 557

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 10/4

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R8 574

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

10:15-11:45

3 stops25h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 29/1

10:15-8:50

3 stops22h 35m

R12 649

Cape TownLilongwe

CPT - LLW

CPTLLW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

18:25-15:55

2 stops21h 30m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 29/1

8:10-9:45

2 stops25h 35m

R13 125

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Malawi flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest flight to Malawi?

The cheapest flights to Malawi recently found by momondo users are R1 620 with Ethiopian Air, R4 331 with Airlink, and R6 156 with Kenya Airways.

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Summary info about Malawi flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R4 720
Best Round-Trip Price	R7 997
Fastest flight time	2h 20m
Popular in	January

The best one-way flight price to Malawi from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 720 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lilongwe Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Malawi from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 997 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lilongwe Intl).

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The fastest flight to Malawi from South Africa takes 2h 20m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lilongwe Intl).

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January has the highest demand for flights to Malawi, with a 4% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Malawi

Which airlines fly 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 48% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

What is the most popular airport in Malawi to fly to?

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, 72% 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.

How much are flights to Malawi?

On average, a flight to Malawi will cost R7 364 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to Malawi for as low as R3 684, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for R3 684, but manage to find one for R6 706 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.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Malawi?

The best day of the week to fly to Malawi is Sunday 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.

Where is it cheapest to fly into Malawi?

If you're headed to Malawi, consider flying into Blantyre Chileka airport in Blantyre for the best deals, with an average airfare of R3 684. Alternatively, Lilongwe Intl airport in Lilongwe is a close second for cheapest flights to Malawi with an average airfare of R3 941.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Malawi?

Prices for flights to Malawi are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Malawi?

There are 4 operators available for flights to Malawi as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Malawi?

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.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly 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.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Malawi?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Malawi.

Can I find flights to Malawi with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Malawi which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to Malawi?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight to Malawi.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Malawi right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Malawi. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.