Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe from R4 697

JNB — LLW
Dec 5 — Dec 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Lilongwe Intl are usually found in March or June, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Sun 29/1114:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Thu 3/128:10 -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 1/11R8 009
Fri 25/1217:00 -
1 stop20h 25m
Thu 31/1212:30 -
1 stop11h 55m
Deal found 1/11R8 289
Sat 14/1123:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Tue 17/118:10 -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 5/11R8 306
Tue 1/1217:00 -
1 stop16h 25m
Tue 8/1214:15 -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 3/11R8 355
Thu 3/1212:30 -
1 stop3h 25m
Thu 10/1216:40 -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 5/11R8 454
Tue 1/121:35 -
1 stop7h 50m
Sun 27/1212:30 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 4/11R8 520
Fri 20/1117:00 -
1 stop20h 25m
Tue 24/1114:15 -
2 stops10h 10m
Deal found 4/11R8 800
Fri 4/1217:00 -
1 stop20h 25m
Mon 7/1218:25 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 3/11R8 850
Wed 16/1217:00 -
2 stops18h 40m
Wed 23/1210:15 -
2 stops29h 35m
Deal found 1/11R8 899

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Round-trip from

R8 009

One-way from

R4 697

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R9 739
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/11-3/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 21h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 22/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R13 585 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 411 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

17:00-11:40

2 stops18h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 224

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

17:00-11:40

2 stops18h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 257
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 982

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 032

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 081

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 180

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 312

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

16:10-15:00

1 stop22h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 641

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

16:10-15:00

2 stops22h 50m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 971

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LLW Lilongwe Intl

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

12:30-15:55

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 169

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe (average of R8 009). Flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe in November is currently the most expensive (average of R9 739). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights typically cost between R8 174 and R11 750 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R8 009 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 29–Dec 3).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe delayed?

About 45% 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 Tuesday 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 37% 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.

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

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
8,4
Very Good

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

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

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

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

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,3

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

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 R9 723, 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 (R6 076), Ethiopian Air (R6 223), and Kenya Airways (R6 912) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Lilongwe. These flights start at 31% 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 R4 194. 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 Qatar Airways(46%), Airlink(46%) or KLM(40%), 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 R5 609. On average you can expect to pay R8 798. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lilongwe Intl), can usually be booked for R9 459.

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

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe (average of R8 009). Flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe in November is currently the most expensive (average of R9 739). 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
AirlinkCheapestR6 076AverageR10 358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 223AverageR9 505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 912AverageR8 029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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