Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $457
Kenya Airways 1 stop 21 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is currently $457
Cheapest one-way flight $317
Kenya Airways 1 stop 17 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is currently $317
Cheapest nonstop flights $752
Ethiopian Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 16 — Sun, May 17
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is currently $752
Last-minute weekend getaway $457
Kenya Airways 1 stop 21 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is currently $457
Cheapest business class flights $1,041
Kenya Airways 1 stop 21 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is currently $1,041
Fastest flight 2 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe takes 2 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $405–495
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $500–620

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

  • Airlink
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $520–670
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    JNB - LLW Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Ethiopian
    Nonstop
    from $552
    Typical price: $480–650
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    JNB - LLW Every Mon, Sat, Sun
    99 weekly connecting flights
    JNB - LLW Every day
  • Kenya Airways
    from $457
    Typical price: $455–770
    24 weekly connecting flights
    JNB - LLW Every day

Popular airports near Johannesburg

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
  • Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
    Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
  • Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)
    Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Popular airports near Lilongwe

  • Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)
    Lilongwe Malawi 45 min 13 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $405 to $495.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe recently found on Google Flights was with Kenya Airways from $457. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kenya Airways from $317.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is $552, flying from May 9 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is $457, flying from May 8 to May 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe starts at $457 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $317 and departs on Wed, May 6.
2 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.
A common time to visit is during the drier months (Jun–Sep), when days are warm and nights are cool. Temperatures are hotter during the rainy season (Dec–Mar). Tobacco auctions take place Apr–Sep. Fusion Festival (Aug) celebrates Malawian music and food.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.

In terms of nonstop flights, Airlink is the most popular. Airlink offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Airlink flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) .

In terms of flights, Ethiopian is the most popular. Ethiopian offers 3 nonstop flights and 99 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) .

Another popular airline flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is:
  • Kenya Airways offers 24 connecting flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Johannesburg and Lilongwe.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe recently found on Google Flights was with Kenya Airways from $457. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kenya Airways from $317.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is $552, flying from May 9 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is $457, flying from May 8 to May 10.
Airlink and Ethiopian fly direct from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.
  • There are 5 Airlink direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 3 Ethiopian direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe per week. Flights are available on Monday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Lilongwe at price $457 is offered by Kenya Airways from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
Airlink and Ethiopian fly direct from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.
  • There are 5 Airlink direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 3 Ethiopian direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe per week. Flights are available on Monday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are only available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Lilongwe start at $752 from Sat, May 16 to Sun, May 17 with Ethiopian.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Lilongwe start at $1,041 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7 with Kenya Airways.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Lilongwe start at $457 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To book business class trips from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Johannesburg and Lilongwe starts at $457 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Kenya Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Lilongwe at price $457 is offered by Kenya Airways from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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