Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 25% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Blantyre have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Blantyre flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Blantyre flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Airlink (R4 371), and Ethiopian Air (R6 746) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Blantyre. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Blantyre for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 6

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 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre (average of R8 763). Flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre in September is currently the most expensive (average of R12 076). 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 8

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Blantyre

Accepted Answer

The most flights from ZA1 to BLZ 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).

Question 9

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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 11

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre is generally R9 016, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 610. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Blantyre Chileka), you can expect to pay R10 336 for that flight.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre consider choosing Qatar Airways(75%), KLM(75%) or Emirates(75%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 13

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

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre as you normally would.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 5 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. 2 airlines have flights to Blantyre Chileka from Johannesburg on a regular basis.

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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.

Popular in	September
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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Airlink	CheapestR4 371	AverageR9 286	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 746	AverageR11 031	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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

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 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Blantyre

The most flights from ZA1 to BLZ 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).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Blantyre have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Blantyre flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Blantyre flights?

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

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