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Flight deals from Lilongwe to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lilongwe Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,382. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.$1,381 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lilongwe on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,381, select.
Cape Town.$1,382 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lilongwe on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,382, select.
Cape Town.$1,383 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lilongwe on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,383, select.
Cape Town.$1,394 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lilongwe on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,394, select.
Cape Town.$1,402 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lilongwe on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,402, select.
Cape Town.$1,403 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lilongwe on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,403, select.
Cape Town.$1,409 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lilongwe on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,409, select.
Cape Town.$1,447 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lilongwe on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,447, select.
Cape Town.$1,461 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lilongwe on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,461, select.
Cape Town.$1,559 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lilongwe on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,559, select.
Cape Town.$1,568 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Lilongwe on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,568, select.
Cape Town.$1,641 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Sun, 27 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lilongwe on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Lilongwe.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,641, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lilongwe to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lilongwe to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from $1,407
Aug
from $1,381
Sep
from $1,393
Oct
from $1,380
Nov
from $1,382
Dec
from $1,640
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Mar
from $1,459
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Lilongwe to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Lilongwe to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lilongwe to Cape Town is $1,380. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Lilongwe to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,381.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Lilongwe to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Lilongwe to Cape Town is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lilongwe Airport to Cape Town Airport on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Lilongwe Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Kenya Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Lilongwe Airport (LLW) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Lilongwe and Cape Town follow the same timezone, UTC+2.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LLW to CPT flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lilongwe Airport to Cape Town Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LLW and CPT include:

    • Addis Ababa Airport

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

    • Harare Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lilongwe Airport (LLW) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lilongwe Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is $855. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,380. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from LLW to CPT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • Finding cheap flights from Lilongwe Airport to Cape Town Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from LLW to CPT is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lilongwe Airport to Cape Town Airport.

Handy information about Lilongwe Airport (LLW)

  • Lilongwe Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LLW land on time.

  • Central Lilongwe to Lilongwe Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Want a place to stay before your flight from Lilongwe Airport to Cape Town Airport? Check out Sigma Court Apartments. Catch some z's here before heading to LLW.

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • If you're coming in on a late Lilongwe Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CPT:

  • Pick up a Cape Town Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are popular providers you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Cape Town Airport about one week ahead of your trip.

Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • Cape Town Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Lilongwe Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Book your flight from Lilongwe Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LLW to CPT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Travel about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to tick off its popular sights. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Worcester is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without visiting Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.

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