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Flights from Lilongwe to Cape Town

What to know about flights from Lilongwe to Cape Town?

The distance between Lilongwe and Cape Town is approximately 2,715.38 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in December.

Cheapest one-way
$473
Airlink Airlink LLW-CPT 18h 50m · 1 stop Fri, Oct 16
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Cheapest round-trip
$674
Kenya Airways Kenya Airways LLW-CPT 24h 25m · 2 stops Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11
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When to travel
August
Cheapest
December
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Route details
2,715.38 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Lilongwe to Cape Town over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $473 and round-trip from $674. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • LLW 12:35 PM
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 1:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Cape Town | Fri, Nov 6 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 2:25 PM
        19h
        1 stop
        LLW 9:25 AM
        Cape Town - Lilongwe | Wed, Nov 11 | Kenya Airways
        $674 $1,015
        34% off
        34% off
        $1,015 $674
      • LLW 10:15 AM
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 1:35 PM
        Lilongwe - Cape Town | Thu, Nov 5 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 11:25 PM
        10h
        1 stop
        LLW 9:25 AM
        Cape Town - Lilongwe | Wed, Nov 11 | Kenya Airways
        $677 $1,015
        33% off
        33% off
        $1,015 $677
      • LLW 6:25 PM
        11h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 6:00 AM
        Lilongwe - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 26 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 2:25 PM
        23h
        1 stop
        LLW 1:25 PM
        Cape Town - Lilongwe | Mon, Nov 2 | Kenya Airways
        $684 $1,015
        33% off
        33% off
        $1,015 $684
      • LLW 10:15 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:05 PM
        Lilongwe - Cape Town | Wed, Nov 4 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 2:25 PM
        19h
        1 stop
        LLW 9:25 AM
        Cape Town - Lilongwe | Wed, Nov 11 | Kenya Airways
        $709
        30% off
        $1,015 $709
      • LLW 10:15 AM
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 1:35 PM
        Lilongwe - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 29 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 2:25 PM
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        LLW 11:45 AM
        Cape Town - Lilongwe | Thu, Nov 5 | Kenya Airways
        $712
        30% off
        $1,015 $712
      • LLW 6:25 PM
        11h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 6:00 AM
        Lilongwe - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 30 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 2:25 PM
        19h
        1 stop
        LLW 9:25 AM
        Cape Town - Lilongwe | Tue, Dec 1 | Kenya Airways
        $712
        30% off
        $1,015 $712
      • LLW 6:25 PM
        11h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 6:00 AM
        Lilongwe - Cape Town | Mon, Oct 19 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 2:25 PM
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        LLW 1:30 PM
        Cape Town - Lilongwe | Fri, Oct 23 | Kenya Airways
        $776
        24% off
        $1,015 $776
      • LLW 10:20 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:10 PM
        Lilongwe - Cape Town | Wed, Oct 14 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 2:25 PM
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        LLW 5:35 PM
        Cape Town - Lilongwe | Sun, Oct 18 | Kenya Airways
        $779
        23% off
        $1,015 $779
      • LLW 2:15 PM
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        CPT 1:35 PM
        Lilongwe - Cape Town | Sat, Nov 7 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 2:20 PM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        LLW 2:10 AM
        Cape Town - Lilongwe | Sat, Nov 14 | Kenya Airways
        $784
        23% off
        $1,015 $784
      • LLW 6:25 PM
        11h 35m
        1 stop
        CPT 6:00 AM
        Lilongwe - Cape Town | Mon, Nov 16 | Kenya Airways
        CPT 2:25 PM
        23h
        1 stop
        LLW 1:25 PM
        Cape Town - Lilongwe | Fri, Nov 20 | Kenya Airways
        $791
        22% off
        $1,015 $791
      • LLW 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 15 | Normal Airline
        CPT 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        LLW 4:00 PM
        Cape Town - Lilongwe | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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      • LLW 2:00 PM
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        CPT 8:50 AM
        Lilongwe - Cape Town | Fri, Oct 16 | Airlink
        $473 $702
        33% off
        33% off
        $702 $473
      • LLW 8:10 AM
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        CPT 10:55 AM
        Lilongwe - Cape Town | Fri, Oct 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $547 $702
        22% off
        22% off
        $702 $547
      • LLW 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CPT 2:00 PM
        Lilongwe - Cape Town | Thu, Oct 15 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Lilongwe to Cape Town flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Lilongwe to Cape Town, including Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Lilongwe to Cape Town according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lilongwe to Cape Town (LLW-CPT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Airlink offers one-way fares as low as $473 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LLW to CPT on Fri, Oct 16), while Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $674 departing on Fri, Nov 6 and returning on Wed, Nov 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Lilongwe to Cape Town with the following airlines, including: South African Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Lilongwe to Cape Town is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Lilongwe to Cape Town, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Oct 16, with one-way flights priced at just $473.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Airlink.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cape Town travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Lilongwe to Cape Town is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Lilongwe to Cape Town on October 28, 2026 with Airlink, with prices starting at $466.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Flights from Kamuzu International Airport to Cape Town International Airport (LLW-CPT) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Cape Town and Lilongwe is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Lilongwe to Cape Town is $547. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.