Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Lilongwe Intl (LLW).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe.

Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe pass through?

Connecting flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe most commonly pass through: • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 92% of one-stop connections • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 8% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R12 928 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R14 880, a difference of R1 952. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

A direct flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe takes 00m, covering 4 369 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Cape Town to Lilongwe changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about R13 666 to R18 279. That means the highest observed fare was about 33% higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Cape Town to Lilongwe looking right now?

One-way fares from Cape Town to Lilongwe are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 493, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 18m, compared to 22h 02m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Which car hire options are available at Lilongwe Intl Airport (LLW)?

Lilongwe Intl Airport (LLW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R505 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • FlexWays • Avis • ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD • Xdrive Mobility

How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Lilongwe flight?

Return flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe range from R12 810 to R15 257, with an average of R13 846 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 810 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Return flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe typically range from R12 810 to R15 257. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R13 666 on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe at R12 714 return. •September (R17 439) and November (R16 603) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 37% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Ethiopian Air (R13 666) and Airlink (R14 880) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Cape Town to Lilongwe according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) is the most popular stopover for the Cape Town to Lilongwe route. 92% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via JNB.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to Lilongwe?

Flights via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R12 360. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cape Town to Lilongwe, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) had the shortest average connection time for Cape Town to Lilongwe stopovers at 7h 02m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest return flight

R13 666

Typical prices: R12 810-R15 257

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CPT - LLW • 3 stops

Cheapest one-way flight

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Typical prices: R6 031-R7 970

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Wed 7/11

CPT - LLW • 2 stops

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February

Cheapest • 8% price drop

January

Most popular

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Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)

Cheapest • Avg R12 360 (return)

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

Shortest trip • 9h 18m (one-way)

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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

13:50 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

19h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam Blantyre Chileka

16:00 - 13:00LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 00m3 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole

R13 666Ethiopian Air

9 hours ago

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

15:10 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

18h 30m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam Blantyre Chileka

16:00 - 13:00LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 00m3 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole

R13 994Ethiopian Air

3+ days ago

Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 28

13:50 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

19h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam Blantyre Chileka

16:00 - 14:10LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 10m3 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole

R14 240Ethiopian Air

20 hours ago

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

13:50 - 15:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Harare

16:00 - 13:00LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 00m3 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole

R14 257Ethiopian Air

9 hours ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 23

6:30 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

9h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Blantyre Chileka

14:00 - 22:50LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

8h 50m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 421Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 20

6:05 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

7h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

14:00 - 9:45LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 45m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 880Airlink

1 day ago

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

6:15 - 9:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

27h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:15 - 8:50LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 35m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 978Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8

9:00 - 9:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

24h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:15 - 21:15LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 028Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30

18:25 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

18h 45m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

14:00 - 22:50LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

8h 50m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 077Airlink

2 days ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 23

6:05 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

7h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

14:00 - 22:50LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

8h 50m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 159Airlink

2 days ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Cape Town to Lilongwe

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28

6:30 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

9h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Blantyre Chileka

14:00 - 13:45LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 45m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 453Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28

6:30 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

9h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Blantyre Chileka

14:00 - 22:10LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Port Elizabeth

R14 486Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30

7:00 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

8h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Blantyre Chileka

8:10 - 18:15LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

10h 05m2 stops Blantyre Chileka Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 964Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28

13:30 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

23h 40m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

14:00 - 18:15LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 357Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30

19:35 - 13:30CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

17h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8:10 - 21:15LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 05m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 521Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30

13:30 - 13:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

23h 40m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

14:00 - 18:15LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 15m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 440Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28

15:10 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

18h 30m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam Blantyre Chileka

16:00 - 14:10LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 10m3 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole

R19 146Ethiopian Air

15 hours ago

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28

13:50 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

19h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam Blantyre Chileka

16:00 - 13:00LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 00m3 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole

R19 310Ethiopian Air

1 day ago

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30

13:50 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

19h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam Blantyre Chileka

16:00 - 14:10LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 10m3 stops Blantyre Chileka Dar Es Salaam Addis Ababa Bole

R19 621Ethiopian Air

2 days ago

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28

13:50 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LLW Lilongwe Intl

19h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dar Es Salaam Blantyre Chileka

16:45 - 14:10LLW Lilongwe Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R19 736Ethiopian Air

15 hours ago

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How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe departing in November.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe at R12 714 return.
•September (R17 439) and November (R16 603) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 37% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe.
How long is a flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe?
A direct flight from Cape Town to Lilongwe takes 00m, covering 4 369 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Lilongwe?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Lilongwe flight?
Return flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe range from R12 810 to R15 257, with an average of R13 846 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 810 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Cape Town to Lilongwe changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about R13 666 to R18 279. That means the highest observed fare was about 33% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cape Town to Lilongwe looking right now?
One-way fares from Cape Town to Lilongwe are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 493, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Lilongwe Intl Airport (LLW)?
Lilongwe Intl Airport (LLW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R505 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• FlexWays
• Avis
• ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
• Xdrive Mobility
Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Lilongwe?
Flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Lilongwe Intl (LLW).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe pass through?
Connecting flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe most commonly pass through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 8% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Cape Town to Lilongwe. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R12 928 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R14 880, a difference of R1 952.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Lilongwe?
Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 18m, compared to 22h 02m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average R12 928, about R1 952 less than Sunday fares (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Lilongwe trip for February. Fares historically average R12 714 return in that month – typically R4 725 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).

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