Question 1

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

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There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Blantyre in 2h 15m. Fly via Airlink to get the fastest option. Johannesburg and Blantyre are separated by a distance of 1355 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre round-trip?

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According to our current data, Airlink (R6 119), and Ethiopian Air (R7 551) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Blantyre. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Blantyre for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

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The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

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Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre (average of R508). Flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre in December is currently the most expensive (average of R557). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Blantyre flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Blantyre

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The most flights from ZA1 to BLZ are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Blantyre ranges from 0.0 - 200.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

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While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre is generally R7 434, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 386. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Blantyre Chileka), you can expect to pay R8 809 for that flight.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre consider choosing Qatar Airways(68%), Emirates(68%) or Airlink(68%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

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Travellers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 9% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

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To save up to 19% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 48 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Johannesburg to Blantyre from R9 512 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R9 811 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

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November can be a great time to fly to Blantyre from Johannesburg with a flight ticket averaging about R9 435. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of November for as cheap as R4 923. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to BLZ?

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When flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 49% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Question 15

What airport do you fly into for flights to Blantyre from Johannesburg?

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For a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre, you will be flying into Chileka. Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) is just 12,3 km from the centre vof the city. Chileka is the only Blantyre airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. 2 airlines have flights to Blantyre Chileka from Johannesburg on a regular basis.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Blantyre flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Blantyre by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Blantyre from Johannesburg.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Blantyre from Johannesburg today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	R8 985
One-way from	R5 046
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R9 934

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Airlink	CheapestR6 119	AverageR9 101	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 551	AverageR9 913	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Blantyre Chileka are usually found in November or March, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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