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Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Lilongwe

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June 19 - June 26

Cheapest

Best

CPT - Lilongwe

$806

$771

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July 15 - July 22

CPT - Lilongwe

$727

$784

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July 24 - July 31

CPT - Lilongwe

$705

$793

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June 22 - June 29

CPT - Lilongwe

$805

$804

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July 3 - July 10

CPT - Lilongwe

$743

$817

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August 18 - August 24

CPT - Lilongwe

$732

$818

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November 11 - November 23

CPT - Lilongwe

$724

$846

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July 16 - July 27

CPT - Lilongwe

$705

$877

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June 21 - June 27

CPT - Lilongwe

$806

$878

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June 18 - June 22

Earliest

CPT - Lilongwe

$856

$880

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How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Regular price: $673 - $982

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 673 USD and 982 USD. The current lowest deal is 771 USD with Safair, for travel from June 19 to June 26.

now $771

Low $673

High $982

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to LLW is June, with a median price of 915 USD. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of 1164 USD. Prices are generally lower from June to October.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $915

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,164

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Airlink

Safair

Ethiopian Airlines

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Safair

$856

$880

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Safair

$806

$771

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Safair, Kenya Airways

$856

$915

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Safair, Kenya Airways

$791

$922

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

$806

$1,234

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Airlink, Ethiopian Airlines

$855

$1,292

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe

7 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 26

$806 → $771

7 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 29

$805 → $804

4 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 22

$856 → $880

7 nights

Jul 15 - Jul 22

$727 → $785

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Cape Town - Lilongwe route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Cape Town to Lilongwe are near the typical level at $771.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe, with median prices at $915.

⏱️ Flight duration

Medium-haul route

The flight distance from Cape Town to Lilongwe is 2715 km, making it a medium-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Airlink offers the most deals

Airlink has historically offered the most deals for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair has a deal for $771

Safair offers a deal for $771 from Cape Town to Lilongwe, departing on June 19, 2026.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe are historically rare, with 0 deals per day.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Lilongwe.

📍 ~19 km from Cape Town city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$771

Lilongwe main airports to arrive at

Lilongwe International (LLW)

Cheapest

Arrive at Lilongwe International Airport for convenient access to Lilongwe and surrounding areas.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$771

Airports nearby Lilongwe used as alternative

Chileka International (BLZ)

Consider Chileka International as a domestic alternative within Malawi, especially for travelers in the southern region.

📍 ~200 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$868

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Kenneth Kaunda International is a major regional hub offering more international flights, despite requiring cross-border travel.

📍 ~380 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$554

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International is a primary international gateway with extensive regional connectivity and often the cheapest option.

📍 ~460 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$376

Chingozi (TET)

Chingozi offers relatively close proximity and is useful for travelers heading towards Mozambique or the Indian Ocean coast.

📍 ~240 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$772

Mfuwe (MFU)

Mfuwe is one of the closest geographic alternatives, providing direct access to Zambia's eastern province.

📍 ~210 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1138

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lilongwe

49% AI deal score

$2,576

From CPT

Elite

Jun 29

Lilongwe, Malawi

48% AI deal score

$2,575

From CPT

Elite

Aug 03

Lilongwe, Malawi

47% AI deal score

$2,575

From CPT

Elite

Aug 03

Lilongwe, Malawi

47% AI deal score

$2,577

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lilongwe

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may also present cheaper options than direct routes.

Booking flights in advance often helps secure better prices, though the ideal booking window can vary. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can be beneficial. Generally, last-minute bookings can sometimes be more expensive.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover alternative flight options or better prices. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation to and from these airports.

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