On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the Johannesburg — Mala Mala route. The 385 km flight is operated approximately once a week, which requires planning your trip well in advance.
Regular flights are operated by airline 5Z. Ticket prices are dynamic, so to choose the best offer, use the low-price calendar and also research how to get to Johannesburg airport and book transport from Mala Mala upon arrival.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Johannesburg — Mala Mala by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Johannesburg → Mala Mala, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $437 | low | May | $515 | medium | Sep | $566 | high |
| Feb | $425 | low | Jun | $579 | high | Oct | $515 | medium |
| Mar | $463 | medium | Jul | $605 | high | Nov | $463 | low |
| Apr | $489 | medium | Aug | $592 | high | Dec | $617 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Mala Mala is characterized by hot summers with peak temperatures reaching 30.6°C in December and heavy rainfall in February (up to 154.78 mm). The coolest and driest period is June and July, when daytime temperatures stay around 25°C and rainy days are practically non-existent.
Due to the limited number of direct flights on this route, the cost of travel can vary significantly depending on the season and how far in advance you book. To find the most profitable deals, we recommend using the price trend chart and the calendar, which display current fares in real time.
The optimal time for a flight is considered to be the period from May to August: these are the driest months with comfortable temperatures for travel. It is recommended to avoid February due to the peak of the rainy season, which may affect local transfers and the overall accessibility of the region.
Airline 5Z operates regular flights on the route from Johannesburg to Mala Mala. On average, there is about one flight per week, making this a fairly exclusive destination. You can find the current schedule and detailed information about available flights in the interactive list below; click on the carrier's card for more details.
Flights Johannesburg — Mala Mala depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport and Lanseria International Airport and arrive at Mala Mala. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between Johannesburg and Mala Mala is about 385 km. A direct flight usually lasts from 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
The main carrier operating regular flights on this route is airline 5Z.
Yes, direct flights exist, but they are operated with low frequency — on average, about one flight per week.
Ticket prices change constantly depending on demand. You can always check the current minimums and available offers for your dates in the low-price calendar on this page.
Flights from Johannesburg arrive at Mala Mala Airport (AAM), a regional airport providing convenient access to local nature reserves.
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