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R5 149+ Cheap flights to Blantyre

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BLZ
Aug 10 — Aug 171
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 11 July 2026.

Thu 27/814:30
JNB
-
BLZ
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 15/917:10
BLZ
-
JNB
2 stops20h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R8 946
Thu 27/811:15
JNB
-
BLZ
Nonstop2h 20m
Airlink
Thu 17/914:10
BLZ
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 9/7R10 070
Mon 13/711:15
JNB
-
BLZ
Nonstop2h 20m
Airlink
Thu 16/714:10
BLZ
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 7/7R10 103
Wed 5/811:15
JNB
-
BLZ
Nonstop2h 20m
Airlink
Sun 16/814:10
BLZ
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 7/7R10 135
Mon 13/714:30
JNB
-
BLZ
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/79:20
BLZ
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/7R10 152
Wed 14/1022:50
JNB
-
BLZ
2 stops33h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 24/109:20
BLZ
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R10 184
Wed 14/1011:15
JNB
-
BLZ
Nonstop2h 20m
Airlink
Sat 24/1014:10
BLZ
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 8/7R10 298
Sat 11/714:30
JNB
-
BLZ
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 15/79:20
BLZ
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/7R10 314
Sat 11/714:30
JNB
-
BLZ
2 stops18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/79:20
BLZ
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/7R10 347
Thu 27/811:15
JNB
-
BLZ
Nonstop2h 20m
Airlink
Sun 13/914:10
BLZ
-
JNB
Nonstop2h 25m
Airlink
Deal found 9/7R10 380
Fri 28/88:20
JNB
-
BLZ
2 stops24h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 16/917:10
BLZ
-
JNB
2 stops20h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R10 445

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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 11 July 2026.

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R8 946

One-way from

R5 149

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Average price

R9 793
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 27/8-15/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Blantyre
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  • Airlink
  • 29/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Blantyre
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R157 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 16/8

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R10 135

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 24/10

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R10 298

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

12:30-14:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Mon 3/8

17:40-13:25

2 stops19h 45m

R11 113

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

12:30-14:45

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 28/8

17:10-7:55

1 stop14h 45m

R11 439

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

22:50-8:40

2 stops33h 50m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 23/8

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R11 765

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

14:30-8:40

2 stops18h 10m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 28/8

17:10-13:25

2 stops20h 15m

R12 254

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

7:30-16:40

2 stops9h 10m

Blantyre Chileka

Fri 6/11

17:10-7:55

1 stop14h 45m

R12 938

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

22:00-8:40

1 stop10h 40m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 23/8

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R13 036
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

R5 149

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/8

11:15-13:35

Nonstop2h 20m

R5 182

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Blantyre

How long is the flight to Blantyre?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre takes 2 hours 20 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 076
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R7 014

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).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Blantyre, you should look to book at least 80 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.

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 11 July 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
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

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
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

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
1 010 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

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 R2 806, while return flights cost around R4 065.

  • How much is a return flight to Blantyre?

    A return flight to Blantyre will typically cost around R8 640, however they can be found for as little as R4 065.

  • 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. Tranquil Ridge Bnb is the closest property to Blantyre Chileka (0,0 km away from Blantyre Chileka).

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