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R4 559+ Cheap flights to Lilongwe

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Jan 4 — Jan 111
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Flights to Lilongwe in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Lilongwe
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lilongwe. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Fri 26/128:20JNB - LLW
2 stops23h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 29/128:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12R8 556
Fri 26/1210:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Mon 29/1214:00LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Deal found 3/12R8 981
Mon 8/1210:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Mon 15/1214:00LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Deal found 3/12R9 542
Sat 27/1213:30JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/18:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R9 695
Sun 14/1213:30JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 21/1210:20LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12R9 814
Mon 8/1210:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Wed 10/1214:00LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Deal found 3/12R10 002
Tue 9/1212:30JNB - LLW
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/128:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12R10 036
Mon 8/1213:25JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/128:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12R10 087

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Find the latest flights to Lilongwe in 2025, 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 5 December 2025.

Return from

R7 773

One-way from

R4 559

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 726
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 20/2-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

8:20-7:40

2 stops23h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 21/2

10:20-12:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R7 773

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

1:35-9:25

1 stop7h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 21/2

3:30-0:25

1 stop20h 55m

R8 335

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 2/2

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R8 607

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 26/1

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R8 607

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 2/2

16:20-3:55

2 stops35h 35m

R8 743

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

14:30-7:40

2 stops17h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 24/5

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

R8 811

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 7/2

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R8 811

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

13:25-15:40

Nonstop2h 15m

R4 559

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R4 661

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R4 695

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Best time to book a flight to Lilongwe

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lilongwe

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lilongwe, you should look to book at least 27 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 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lilongwe?

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

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R7 251
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R6 955
Airlink
Airlink
From R7 703
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R18 052

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

Plan your trip to Lilongwe by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Lilongwe by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lilongwe. 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 Lilongwe. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
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
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,9

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
84 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,9

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
3 676 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,9

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
903 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,9

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
6,8
Okay
287 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,9

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 3 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 659, while return flights cost around R2 095.

  • How much is a return flight to Lilongwe?

    A return flight to Lilongwe will typically cost around R2 143, however they can be found for as little as R2 095.

  • 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 15 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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