Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre, Airlink or Ethiopian Air?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre are Airlink and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R8 742 and an overall rating of 8,4, Airlink is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R10 193 and an overall rating of 7,2.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 2 181 km separating Johannesburg to Blantyre in about 2h 15m.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Blantyre per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Blantyre, with an average flight time of 2h 17m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (2).

Question 4

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Blantyre per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Blantyre, with an average flight time of 2h 17m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (2).

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre was R5 240 for a one-way ticket and R9 914 for a return.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

For Johannesburg to Blantyre, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Blantyre back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

For Johannesburg to Blantyre, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Blantyre back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

Question 8

Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg and Blantyre are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and will be arriving at Blantyre Chileka.

Question 9

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 11:15 and will be landing in Blantyre at 13:35.

Question 10

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre jets off at 12:30 and lands at 14:45.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre. They are Airlink and Ethiopian Air. The cheapest airline for this route is Airlink, with the best return deal found costing R4 048. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre. They are Airlink and Ethiopian Air. The cheapest airline for this route is Airlink, with the best return deal found costing R4 048. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

Question 13

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Blantyre flight route.

Question 14

Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Blantyre.

Question 15

On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre on a daily basis.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre is January, where tickets cost R8 264 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R11 256 and R11 046 respectively.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre is January, where tickets cost R8 264 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R11 256 and R11 046 respectively.

Question 18

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre.

Question 19

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Blantyre from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Blantyre with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

Question 21

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Blantyre from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 22

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Johannesburg and Blantyre historically see delays in approximately 25% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 88 minutes.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Airlink have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 24% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Johannesburg to Blantyre were found on Ethiopian Air (R9 914) and Airlink (R10 253).

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Johannesburg to Blantyre were found on Ethiopian Air (R9 914) and Airlink (R10 253).

Question 30

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 31

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 32

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Blantyre from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between R9 251 and R10 908 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R9 914 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 14–Oct 24).

Question 33

What are the most popular airlines flying to Blantyre?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Blantyre is Airlink, followed by Ethiopian Air.

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