Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Lilongwe Intl are usually found in March or November, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Lilongwe (LLW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 September 2026.
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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.
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 R7 864). Flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 541). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Lilongwe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 September 2026.
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
Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Lilongwe. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 September 2026.
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 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 77 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 36% of flights being delayed.
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 28 September 2026.
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.
Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
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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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe round-trip?
According to our current data, Airlink (R5 966), Ethiopian Air (R6 244), and Kenya Airways (R6 832) 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 621. 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%), KLM(46%) or Airlink(46%), 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 665. On average you can expect to pay R8 718. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lilongwe Intl), can usually be booked for R7 473.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe (average of R7 864). Flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 541). 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.
Explore flights to Lilongwe departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 September 2026.
Top 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 28 September 2026.
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