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How to get fromJohannesburg to Cape Maclearby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Johannesburg to Cape Maclear by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane JNB - LLW
    2. Take the taxi from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Cape Macleartaxi taxi
    5h 54m
    $363–702

  2. Drive 1,881.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Cape Maclearcar car 1,881.9 km
    20h 48m
    $331–478

  3. Fly to Chileka International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane JNB - BLZ
    2. Take the taxi from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Cape Macleartaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $433–652

  4. Fly to Tete, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Tete (TET)plane plane JNB - TET
    2. Drive from Tete (TET) to Cape Maclearcar car
    8h 5m
    $408–1,027

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,752.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Cape Maclear, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Cape Maclear. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW), then take the taxi to Cape Maclear. Alternatively, you can drive from Johannesburg to Cape Maclear in around 20h 48m.

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