Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe flights typically cost between R7 000 and R8 626 in April. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R7 733 on Ethiopian Air (Apr 1-Apr 8).

Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Blantyre (BLZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 26m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe flights typically cost between R7 000 and R8 626 in April.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R7 733 on Ethiopian Air (Apr 1-Apr 8).

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Blantyre (BLZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 33m.

Question 4

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 40% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Lilongwe have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 79 minutes.

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 37% of flights being delayed.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 044.

Question 8

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Blantyre (BLZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 77% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe on Cheapflights.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe will take you 19h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1489 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Kenya Airways, at R6 700, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Airlink. Kenya Airways is priced at 13% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe one-way?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Airlink. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 886. Users have also found prices from R4 015 and R4 268 on Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe (average of R6 569). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 255). 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.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB to LLW are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Question 16

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lilongwe ranges from 0.0 - 210.0 inches 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.

Question 17

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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 18

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay R6 591 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe. The cheapest flight overall is R2 986 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lilongwe Intl) is currently priced at R6 107.

Question 19

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Consider Qatar Airways (60%), KLM (60%) or Emirates (60%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe.

Question 20

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe are Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and Airlink. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 21

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe flights have a stopover in Blantyre most of the time. Nairobi sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe flights.

Question 22

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe flights?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe flights have a stopover in Dar Es Salaam least often. Dar Es Salaam is followed by Addis Ababa in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Lilongwe Intl (LLW) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lilongwe. You should not have trouble finding flights to Lilongwe Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Lilongwe airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 20,4 km journey from Lilongwe Intl (LLW) to Lilongwe’s city centre.

Question 25

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe?

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

Question 27

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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.

Question 28

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find OR Tambo to Lilongwe flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Lilongwe from OR Tambo.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe with no change fees?

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Question 31

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

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Round-trip from	R7 733
One-way from	R4 257
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R7 685
Good round-trip deal	R8 341 or less
Good one-way deal	R4 442 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Kenya Airways	CheapestR6 700	AverageR7 084	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 866	AverageR8 230	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Airlink	CheapestR6 891	AverageR8 624	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 922	AverageR17 499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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