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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe from R4 575

JNB — LLW
Sep 28 — Oct 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Lilongwe Intl are usually found in November or March, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Thu 29/1012:30 -
1 stop3h 25m
Sat 31/1016:00 -
3 stops21h 30m
Deal found 24/8R7 401
Wed 23/920:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Wed 30/916:00 -
3 stops35h 55m
Deal found 26/8R7 417
Thu 19/118:20 -
2 stops24h 40m
Sun 22/118:10 -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 25/8R7 481
Thu 24/914:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Thu 1/1016:50 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 25/8R7 545
Sun 6/91:15 -
2 stops16h 20m
Mon 14/918:25 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 29/8R7 915
Mon 21/922:50 -
3 stops34h 50m
Wed 30/916:50 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Deal found 25/8R7 931
Thu 3/91:15 -
2 stops10h 30m
Wed 9/910:20 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 27/8R7 947
Thu 8/1017:00 -
2 stops18h 45m
Thu 15/1010:20 -
2 stops13h 55m
Deal found 26/8R7 963
Sun 29/1112:05 -
2 stops29h 30m
Sun 6/1210:15 -
2 stops29h 35m
Deal found 27/8R7 979
Fri 25/1217:00 -
1 stop20h 25m
Thu 31/1210:15 -
2 stops14h 10m
Deal found 24/8R8 011
Mon 16/111:35 -
1 stop11h 50m
Wed 18/1110:15 -
2 stops17h 40m
Deal found 25/8R8 075

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Round-trip from

R7 401

One-way from

R4 575

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R8 220
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/10-31/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 24h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R2 947 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 645 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

20:00-22:15

Nonstop2h 15m

Lilongwe Intl

Tue 6/10

16:00-13:30

3 stops21h 30m

R8 653

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

14:30-9:40

3 stops19h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 13/12

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

R9 424

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

8:20-9:00

2 stops24h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Thu 15/10

16:50-19:15

Nonstop2h 25m

R9 520

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 31/10

16:00-9:25

4 stops41h 25m

R9 970

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 24/10

16:00-9:25

4 stops41h 25m

R10 499
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 17/10

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R10 516

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 13/12

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R10 532
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

12:05-9:25

1 stop21h 20m

R5 057

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

17:00-17:35

2 stops24h 35m

R5 073
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R5 796

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe (average of R7 529). Flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 328). 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.

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

When flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

The most flights from ZA1 to LLW 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).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights typically cost between R7 128 and R9 311 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R7 401 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 29–Oct 31).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe delayed?

About 44% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Lilongwe have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 76 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Lilongwe 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?

Wednesday 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 Lilongwe flights?

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 35% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lilongwe

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Johannesburg to Lilongwe to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

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
91 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

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
1 034 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

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
6,7
Okay
326 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

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

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Lilongwe from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Lilongwe Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Lilongwe Intl (LLW) is located 20,4 km from the centre of Lilongwe. There are 3 flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe Intl per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

    For as low as R8 653, Ethiopian Air can have you in Lilongwe from Johannesburg in 2h 15m. Johannesburg and Lilongwe are separated by a distance of 1489 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    According to our current data, Airlink (R5 802), Ethiopian Air (R6 569), and Kenya Airways (R6 736) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Lilongwe. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Airlink, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 668. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Lilongwe for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe consider choosing Ethiopian Air(60%), Qatar Airways(43%) or KLM(43%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is R3 889. On average you can expect to pay R7 583. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lilongwe Intl), can usually be booked for R7 417.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

    Most of the time, Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights that have stopovers will stop in Nairobi. Blantyre sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights. Blantyre is followed by Addis Ababa in terms of the most popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights?

    Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Lilongwe stopover in Entebbe least frequently. Dar Es Salaam follows Entebbe in terms of the least common stopover location on Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights. Dar Es Salaam is followed by Nampula in terms of the least popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe (average of R7 529). Flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 328). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR5 802AverageR9 226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 569AverageR8 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 736AverageR7 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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