Are direct flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe always the best option?

Direct flights are often more convenient and save travel time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with layovers can sometimes be more affordable, especially if you are willing to spend extra time in transit. Consider your budget and time constraints when choosing.

Can flexible travel dates help on Cape Town to Lilongwe flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may reveal cheaper options.

What extra costs should I check before booking Cape Town to Lilongwe flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. These additional fees can add up and affect the total cost of your trip.

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2027-01-13 – 2027-01-30
CPT - Lilongwe
47% AI deal score
$657
$1,017
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Cape Town to Lilongwe: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe cover a distance of 2,715 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. Right now, fares to Lilongwe are below the typical level, with a negligible share of recent fares classified as a good price. If you are looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe, understanding typical pricing can help you plan your travel.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe? The data indicates that August is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $842. July follows closely as another economical option, with a median fare of $843. October also presents a more favorable median fare of $1,152 compared to other periods.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect to make at least two stops on your journey from Cape Town to Lilongwe.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 15h 55m. Given that most itineraries involve at least one connection, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Regular price: $547 - $903

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

The regular price range for this route is between 547 USD and 903 USD. The current lowest deal is 941 USD with Airlink, for travel from Feb 17-Mar 3.

now $941

Low $547

High $903

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe is August, with a median price of $813. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1104. Prices are generally lower from July to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $813

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,104

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Airlink

Safair

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Safair

$809

$970

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Airfreight Express

$802

$996

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Airlink

$823

$915

One-way

Wed, Jan 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Airlink

$656

$1,024

One-way

Wed, Jan 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Airlink

$653

$1,031

One-way

Wed, Jan 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Airlink

$669

$1,031

One-way

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

15 nights

Dec 19 - Jan 3

$756 → $946

25%

26 nights

Dec 18 - Jan 13

$753 → $946

26%

7 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 18

$823 → $1,025

24%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$823 → $1,036

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Cape Town - Lilongwe route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cape Town to Lilongwe are above the typical level at $941.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe, with a median price of $842.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 15h 55m

Flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe typically take 15h 55m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers deals on this route

Airlink has offered 64 deals for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe are rare, appearing in less than 30 days.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe.

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$917

Lilongwe main airports to arrive at

Lilongwe International (LLW)

Cheapest

Lilongwe International Airport is a great arrival choice for your trip to Lilongwe.

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

💸 Flights from ~$933

Airports nearby Lilongwe used as alternative

Chileka International (BLZ)

Chileka International (BLZ) is a practical alternative within Malawi, offering business class and regional connections.

📍 ~250 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$870

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lilongwe

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From CPT

Elite

Nov 13

Lilongwe, Malawi

72% AI deal score

$2,574

$2,202

Save $372

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

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Dec 01

Lilongwe, Malawi

71% AI deal score

$2,321

$2,035

Save $286

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

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Dec 25

Lilongwe, Malawi

71% AI deal score

$2,376

$2,153

Save $223

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 04

Lilongwe, Malawi

71% AI deal score

$2,413

$2,156

Save $257

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 29

Lilongwe, Malawi

71% AI deal score

$2,476

$2,159

Save $317

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 02

Lilongwe, Malawi

71% AI deal score

$2,371

$2,172

Save $199

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 08

Lilongwe, Malawi

71% AI deal score

$2,424

$2,194

Save $230

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 05

Lilongwe, Malawi

71% AI deal score

$2,444

$2,234

Save $210

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 30

Lilongwe, Malawi

71% AI deal score

$2,532

$2,274

Save $258

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 15

Lilongwe, Malawi

70% AI deal score

$2,311

$2,156

Save $155

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 25

Lilongwe, Malawi

70% AI deal score

$2,264

$2,162

Save $102

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 19

Lilongwe, Malawi

70% AI deal score

$2,330

$2,166

Save $164

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

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 sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance, often several months before your intended travel date, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, last-minute deals can occasionally appear, so it's wise to monitor fare trends. Prices can fluctuate based on demand and seasonality.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes offer alternative flight options or potentially lower fares. While it may add to your ground travel, the savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the additional time and cost of transport to and from these airports.

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Cape Town to Lilongwe: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Regular price: $547 - $903

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

The regular price range for this route is between 547 USD and 903 USD. The current lowest deal is 941 USD with Airlink, for travel from Feb 17-Mar 3.

now $941

Low $547

High $903

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe

August

Cheapest

Flights from $813

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,104

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Airlink

Safair

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Safair

$809

$970

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Airfreight Express

$802

$996

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Airlink

$823

$915

One-way

Wed, Jan 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Airlink

$656

$1,024

One-way

Wed, Jan 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Airlink

$653

$1,031

One-way

Wed, Jan 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Lilongwe

Cape Town (CPT) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Airlink

$669

$1,031

One-way

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

15 nights

Dec 19 - Jan 3

$756 → $946

25%

26 nights

Dec 18 - Jan 13

$753 → $946

26%

7 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 18

$823 → $1,025

24%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$823 → $1,036

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Cape Town - Lilongwe route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cape Town to Lilongwe are above the typical level at $941.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe, with a median price of $842.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 15h 55m

Flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe typically take 15h 55m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers deals on this route

Airlink has offered 64 deals for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe are rare, appearing in less than 30 days.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe.

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$917

Lilongwe main airports to arrive at

Lilongwe International (LLW)

Cheapest

Lilongwe International Airport is a great arrival choice for your trip to Lilongwe.

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

💸 Flights from ~$933

Airports nearby Lilongwe used as alternative

Chileka International (BLZ)

Chileka International (BLZ) is a practical alternative within Malawi, offering business class and regional connections.

Lilongwe, Malawi

70% AI deal score

$2,330

$2,166

Save $164

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lilongwe

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Cape Town to Lilongwe: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Lilongwe

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Direct flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Lilongwe

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Cape Town - Lilongwe route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

August is historically the cheapest month

Flights are typically 15h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Airlink offers deals on this route

Deals are rare on this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Lilongwe main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lilongwe used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lilongwe

Best Elite deals to Lilongwe

Nov 13

Dec 01

Dec 25

Nov 04

Dec 29

Dec 02

Nov 08

Nov 05

Dec 30

Nov 15

Nov 25

Dec 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lilongwe

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

When should I book flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Are direct flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Cape Town to Lilongwe flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Cape Town to Lilongwe flights?

Related routes

More routes from Cape Town

Flights to Lilongwe from other cities

Cape Town to Lilongwe: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Lilongwe

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Direct flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Lilongwe

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Cape Town - Lilongwe route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

August is historically the cheapest month

Flights are typically 15h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Airlink offers deals on this route

Deals are rare on this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Lilongwe main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lilongwe used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lilongwe

Best Elite deals to Lilongwe

Nov 13

Dec 01

Dec 25

Nov 04

Dec 29

Dec 02

Nov 08

Nov 05

Dec 30

Nov 15

Nov 25

Dec 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lilongwe

How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

When should I book flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe?