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R4 230+ Cheap flights to Blantyre

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— BLZ
Mar 25 — Apr 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Blantyre in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Blantyre
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Blantyre. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 February 2026.

Thu 12/323:00
JNB
-
BLZ
2 stops33h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 19/317:10
BLZ
-
JNB
2 stops19h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/2R7 531
Sat 4/414:30
JNB
-
BLZ
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/417:10
BLZ
-
JNB
2 stops27h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R7 996
Mon 23/314:30
JNB
-
BLZ
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/39:20
BLZ
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2R8 060
Wed 25/214:30
JNB
-
BLZ
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/211:55
BLZ
-
JNB
1 stop24h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R8 124
Tue 24/212:30
JNB
-
BLZ
Nonstop2h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/217:10
BLZ
-
JNB
2 stops19h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R8 204
Thu 19/211:15
JNB
-
BLZ
Nonstop2h 15m
Airlink
Sun 12/414:10
BLZ
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 18/2R8 332
Thu 26/214:30
JNB
-
BLZ
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 1/39:10
BLZ
-
JNB
1 stop3h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/2R8 348

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Find the latest flights to Blantyre in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 23 February 2026.

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R7 531

One-way from

R4 230

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R8 685
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/3-19/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Blantyre
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  • Airlink
  • 2/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Blantyre
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Return

Price

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

23:00-8:40

2 stops33h 40m

Blantyre Chileka

Thu 19/3

17:10-13:05

2 stops19h 55m

R7 531

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

14:30-8:40

2 stops18h 10m

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 18/4

17:10-20:10

2 stops27h 00m

R7 996

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops18h 10m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 27/3

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R8 060

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 20/6

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R8 428

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

14:30-8:40

2 stops18h 10m

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 18/4

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R8 509

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

14:30-8:40

2 stops18h 10m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 19/4

15:15-12:35

1 stop21h 20m

R8 557

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

22:50-8:40

2 stops33h 50m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 13/4

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R8 573

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 12/4

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R8 653

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 13/4

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R8 813

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

R4 230

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When is the best time to book a flight to Blantyre?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Blantyre, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Blantyre?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre takes 2 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Blantyre from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Blantyre

The most flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Blantyre?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre are Airlink and Ethiopian Air.

Airlink
Airlink
From R4 012
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R6 530

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Blantyre?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre are Airlink and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Blantyre by month

Plan your trip to Blantyre by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Blantyre ranges from 0.0 - 200.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Blantyre when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Blantyre by month

Plan your trip to Blantyre by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Blantyre, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Blantyre

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Blantyre. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Blantyre. Reviews last updated 23 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink and Ethiopian Air to Malawi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
963 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

FAQs about flying to Blantyre

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Blantyre?

    If you book a flight to Blantyre, you will be flying into Chileka, which is the city’s only airport. Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) is located 12,3 km from the centre of Blantyre. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre Chileka should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily flights from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Blantyre if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Blantyre on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Blantyre?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Blantyre.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Blantyre?

    Blantyre Chileka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Blantyre. One-way flights to Blantyre Chileka typically cost R1 376, while return flights cost around R4 993.

  • How much is a return flight to Blantyre?

    A return flight to Blantyre will typically cost around R13 512, however they can be found for as little as R4 993.

  • Does Blantyre Chileka have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Blantyre Chileka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Blantyre Chileka?

    Yes. Blantyre Chileka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Good Hope Rest House is the closest property to Blantyre Chileka (0,0 km away from Blantyre Chileka).

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