Question 1

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lilongwe, you should look to book at least 47 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.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lilongwe?

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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 3 daily flights from Johannesburg. 3 airlines have flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe Intl on a regular basis.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Lilongwe?

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

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lilongwe?

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Lilongwe Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lilongwe. One-way flights to Lilongwe Intl typically cost R1 879, while return flights cost around R8 285.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Lilongwe?

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A return flight to Lilongwe will typically cost around R9 233, however they can be found for as little as R8 285.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to Lilongwe depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Lilongwe, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 15 minutes).

Question 8

Does Lilongwe Intl have car hire?

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

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Lilongwe Intl?

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Yes. Lilongwe Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sigma Court Apartment 3,Entire home in Lilongwe, Malawi is the closest property to Lilongwe Intl (8,0 km away from Lilongwe Intl).

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lilongwe?

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

Question 11

How long is the flight to Lilongwe?

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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe takes 2 hours 15 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.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability to Lilongwe

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The most flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lilongwe?

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

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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.

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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).

Question 16

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Lilongwe?

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When you search for this flight to Lilongwe, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the best flight for you.

Question 17

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Lilongwe?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights to Lilongwe.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights to Lilongwe with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Lilongwe shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Lilongwe become cheaper?

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Of course! You can track prices for flights to Lilongwe and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals to set up your price alerts.

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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 47 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lilongwe?

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

Weekly flight availability to Lilongwe

The most flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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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.

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