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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe from R4 981

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LLW
Mar 18 — Mar 251
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lilongwe Intl are usually found in October or November, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Lilongwe

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 13 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 765

One-way from

R4 981

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R9 578

Good round-trip deal

R9 316 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 012 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 13/5-26/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 7/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R12 362 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 649 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Lilongwe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 March 2025.

Tue 13/517:00JNB - LLW
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Mon 26/514:15LLW - JNB
2 stops10h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/3R7 765
Fri 16/512:20JNB - LLW
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 19/516:30LLW - JNB
2 stops35h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/3R8 040
Sat 26/710:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Sat 2/814:00LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Deal found 12/3R9 084
Thu 15/51:15JNB - LLW
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/514:00LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R10 677

Find flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 March 2025.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Lilongwe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

17:00-13:25

1 stop20h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 26/5

14:15-0:15

2 stops10h 00m

R7 765

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

12:20-15:45

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 19/5

16:30-3:55

2 stops35h 25m

R8 040

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 2/8

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R9 084

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

1:15-13:25

1 stop12h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 23/4

14:00-16:30

Nonstop2h 30m

R10 622

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

12:10-13:25

1 stop25h 15m

R4 981

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R5 073

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/7

7:10-15:00

1 stop7h 50m

R5 403

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/7

12:20-15:45

Nonstop3h 25m

R6 611

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Lilongwe

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Lilongwe. Price data was last updated on 7 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe is 72 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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe (average of R371). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe in June is currently the most expensive (average of R524). 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 OR Tambo 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 13 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Lilongwe. Price data was last updated on 9 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo 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 13 March 2025.

The most flights from JNB to LLW are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 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.

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 13 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, see what other customers have to say about Airlink, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

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
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

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
766 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

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
260 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Lilongwe. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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 2 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 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.

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

    Kenya Airways, at R7 765, 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 12% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 981. Users have also found prices from R5 073 and R6 611 on Airlink and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay R7 403 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe. The cheapest flight overall is R4 960 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lilongwe Intl) is currently priced at R8 040.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe flights have a stopover in Nairobi most of the time.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe flights have a stopover in Blantyre least often.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe (average of R371). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe in June is currently the most expensive (average of R524). 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 OR Tambo to Lilongwe

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 605AverageR7 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 789AverageR10 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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AirlinkCheapestR8 943AverageR9 822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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