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Find cheap flights to Malawi in 2026/2027 from R7,697 This is the cheapest return flight found to Malawi from South Africa on FlightsFinder on October 30th 2026 at 02:46. This offer may no longer be available. Click the offer to check live prices & dates of travel.
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Our Flight Finder compares the cheapest flights to Malawi from the most established flight comparison sites.
Fly to Malawi and visit sites like Lake Malawi, Nyika National Park & Liwonde National Park.
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These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from South Africa to Malawi in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
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These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from South Africa to Malawi in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
According to our data, December is on average the cheapest time to book flights to Malawi.
You can get flights from R7,697 return.
According to our data, August is on average the most expensive time to book flights to Malawi.
A return flight could set you back more than R11,061.
Malawi brings together Lake Malawi, highland landscapes and wildlife reserves. A journey can combine the capital Lilongwe with the southern city of Blantyre, lakeshore stays and separately arranged visits to Nyika or Liwonde. Plan regional transfers around actual flight schedules and the distances between these different parts of the country.
A good price for a flight to Lilongwe is R6927 - R8467.
Popular airports in Malawi include Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, and Mzuzu (ZZU), Karonga (KGJ), Likoma Island (LIX), and Club Makokola (CMK) airports.
The flight to Malawi (LLW) is roughly 2 hours 33 minutes and 926 miles (1,489 kilometres) from Johannesburg, South Africa - Pretoria - O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
The best way is to compare flights to Malawi from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.
Yes, there are direct flights to Malawi.
Here is the average weather forecast in Malawi by month:
• Jan: 21°C
• Feb: 21°C
• Mar: 21°C
• Apr: 19°C
• May: 18°C
• Jun: 16°C
• Jul: 16°C
• Aug: 18°C
• Sep: 21°C
• Oct: 24°C
• Nov: 25°C
• Dec: 23°C
Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) serves Lilongwe and is an international gateway to Malawi. Chileka International Airport (BLZ) serves Blantyre in the south. Compare arrival airports against your itinerary and arrange onward transport separately.
Typically, flights are cheapest to Malawi 2 months before departure.
Studies show flights to Malawi are typically cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Johannesburg, South Africa - Pretoria - O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
926 miles (1,489 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 33 minutes)
Cape Town, South Africa - Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
1,687 miles (2,715 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 4 hours 14 minutes)
Durban, South Africa - King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
1,107 miles (1,781 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 57 minutes)
George, South Africa - George Airport (GRJ) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
1,569 miles (2,525 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 3 hours 59 minutes)
Lanseria, South Africa - Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
921 miles (1,483 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 32 minutes)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
1,486 miles (2,392 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 3 hours 48 minutes)
Bloemfontein, South Africa - Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
1,161 miles (1,868 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 3 hours 4 minutes)
East London, South Africa - King Phalo Airport (ELS) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
1,382 miles (2,223 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 3 hours 34 minutes)
Hoedspruit, South Africa - AFB Airport (HDS) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
752 miles (1,211 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 10 minutes)
Kimberley, South Africa - Kimberley Airport (KIM) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
1,187 miles (1,911 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 3 hours 8 minutes)
Nelspruit, South Africa - Kruger Mpumalanga Intl Airport (MQP) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
820 miles (1,319 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 19 minutes)
Margate, South Africa - Margate Airport (MGH) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
1,199 miles (1,930 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 3 hours 9 minutes)
Phalaborwa, South Africa - Hendrik van Eck Airport (PHW) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
722 miles (1,162 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 6 minutes)
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
1,117 miles (1,797 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 58 minutes)
Polokwane, South Africa - Polokwane International Airport (PTG) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
750 miles (1,207 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 9 minutes)
Richards Bay, South Africa - Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
1,039 miles (1,672 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 48 minutes)
Upington, South Africa - Upington Airport (UTN) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
1,290 miles (2,077 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 3 hours 22 minutes)
Umtata, South Africa - K.D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) to Malawi (LLW)
Distance:
1,269 miles (2,042 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 3 hours 19 minutes)
From Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Lilongwe, Malawi (LLW): R7,697
Depart: 27 Dec 2026 · Return: 04 Jan 2027 Price found 30 Oct 2026, 02:46
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