What airport do you fly into for flights to Lilongwe?

For a flight to Lilongwe, you will be flying into Lilongwe Intl. Lilongwe Intl (LLW) is just 20,4 km from the centre of the city. Lilongwe Intl is the only Lilongwe airport and it handles 2 daily flights from Johannesburg. 4 airlines have flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe Intl on a regular basis.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Lilongwe?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Lilongwe is currently February ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Lilongwe?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Kenya Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lilongwe.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lilongwe?

Lilongwe Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lilongwe. One-way flights to Lilongwe Intl typically cost R1 391, while return flights cost around R2 371.

How much is a return flight to Lilongwe?

A return flight to Lilongwe will typically cost around R186, however they can be found for as little as R135.

Where does the fastest flight to Lilongwe depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Lilongwe, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 20 minutes).

Does Lilongwe Intl have car hire?

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

Are there hotels close to Lilongwe Intl?

Yes. Lilongwe Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Avon Garden Apartments Area 25 is the closest property to Lilongwe Intl (11,3 km away from Lilongwe Intl).

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Return from	R7 892
One-way from	R4 799
Popular in	August
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Average price	R9 193

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24h 30m total
Johannesburg to Lilongwe

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Thu 18/912:20JNB - LLW

1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air

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3 stops21h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/8R7 892

Fri 12/912:20JNB - LLW

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3 stops35h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/8R7 963

Mon 15/1212:05JNB - LLW

1 stop27h 10mKenya Airways

Wed 31/1210:15LLW - JNB

2 stops14h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/8R7 998

Tue 9/912:10JNB - LLW

1 stop25h 15mKenya Airways

Tue 16/914:15LLW - JNB

2 stops10h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/8R8 015

Thu 20/111:35JNB - LLW

1 stop7h 50mKenya Airways

Fri 28/1110:15LLW - JNB

2 stops24h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/8R8 050

Thu 11/91:25JNB - LLW

1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways

Mon 15/914:15LLW - JNB

1 stop20h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/8R8 068

Sun 14/914:30JNB - LLW

3 stops19h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 21/98:10LLW - JNB

1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/8R8 086

Mon 25/814:30JNB - LLW

3 stops17h 00mEthiopian Air

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1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/8R8 103

Sun 28/912:20JNB - LLW

1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air

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3 stops21h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/8R8 156

Thu 11/914:30JNB - LLW

3 stops19h 10mEthiopian Air

Thu 18/98:10LLW - JNB

1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/8R8 173

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Thu 18/912:20JNB - LLW

1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air

Wed 24/916:00LLW - JNB

3 stops21h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/8R7 892

Mon 15/1212:05JNB - LLW

1 stop27h 10mKenya Airways

Wed 31/1210:15LLW - JNB

2 stops14h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/8R7 998

Fri 12/912:20JNB - LLW

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Mon 15/916:00LLW - JNB

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Deal found 14/8R7 963

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Mon 27/1016:05LLW - JNB

2 stops23h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/8R8 015

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1 stop25h 15mKenya Airways

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Deal found 16/8R8 015

Sun 14/914:30JNB - LLW

3 stops19h 10mEthiopian Air

Sun 21/98:10LLW - JNB

1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/8R8 086

Thu 20/111:35JNB - LLW

1 stop7h 50mKenya Airways

Fri 28/1110:15LLW - JNB

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Deal found 14/8R8 068

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1 stop27h 10mKenya Airways

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Fri 21/1110:50JNB - LLW

Nonstop2h 20mAirlink

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Deal found 15/8R8 982

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Deal found 15/8R9 175

Last-minute flights to Lilongwe
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Wed 20/822:50JNB - LLW

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1 stop3h 25mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop25h 15mKenya Airways

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1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/8R8 086

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Deal found 15/8R7 892

One-way flights to Lilongwe
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Wed 8/1017:00JNB - LLW

1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/8R4 799

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Deal found 14/8R4 904

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Deal found 15/8R4 957

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Deal found 15/8R5 010

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1 stop25h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/8R5 185

Wed 24/910:50JNB - LLW

Nonstop2h 20mAirlink

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Sat 27/910:50JNB - LLW

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1 stop12h 00mKenya Airways

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Wed 24/920:10JNB - LLW

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Price

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

12:20-15:45

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 24/9

16:00-13:05

3 stops21h 05m

R7 892

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

12:20-15:45

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 15/9

16:00-3:55

3 stops35h 55m

R7 963

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

12:05-15:15

1 stop27h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

10:15-0:25

2 stops14h 10m

R7 998

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

1:25-13:25

1 stop12h 00m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 27/10

16:05-15:50

2 stops23h 45m

R8 015

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

12:10-13:25

1 stop25h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 16/9

14:15-0:25

2 stops10h 10m

R8 015

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

1:35-9:25

1 stop7h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 28/11

10:15-10:55

2 stops24h 40m

R8 050

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

1:25-13:25

1 stop12h 00m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 15/9

14:15-10:55

1 stop20h 40m

R8 068

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

14:30-9:40

3 stops19h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 21/9

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

R8 086

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

12:05-15:15

1 stop27h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 1/1

10:15-0:25

2 stops14h 10m

R8 086

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

12:05-9:25

1 stop21h 20m

R4 799

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lilongwe, you should look to book at least 42 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 Lilongwe?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe takes 2 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Lilongwe from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Lilongwe?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Lilongwe should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Lilongwe

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lilongwe?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and Airlink.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lilongwe?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and Airlink.

Rainfall in Lilongwe by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lilongwe ranges from 0.0 - 210.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Lilongwe when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Lilongwe by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lilongwe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lilongwe

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air to Malawi to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

75 reviews

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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

8,6

Very Good

75 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

75 reviews

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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

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 609 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

75 reviews

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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

828 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

75 reviews

Check prices

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

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

275 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

75 reviews

Check prices

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 Lilongwe

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lilongwe?
For a flight to Lilongwe, you will be flying into Lilongwe Intl. Lilongwe Intl (LLW) is just 20,4 km from the centre of the city. Lilongwe Intl is the only Lilongwe airport and it handles 2 daily flights from Johannesburg. 4 airlines have flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe Intl on a regular basis.
Can I find cheaper flights to Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Lilongwe?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Kenya Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lilongwe.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lilongwe?
Lilongwe Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lilongwe. One-way flights to Lilongwe Intl typically cost R1 391, while return flights cost around R2 371.
How much is a return flight to Lilongwe?
A return flight to Lilongwe will typically cost around R186, however they can be found for as little as R135.
Where does the fastest flight to Lilongwe depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Lilongwe, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 20 minutes).
Does Lilongwe Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Lilongwe Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Lilongwe Intl?
Yes. Lilongwe Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Avon Garden Apartments Area 25 is the closest property to Lilongwe Intl (11,3 km away from Lilongwe Intl).

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