R5 406 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Ethiopian Air: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Blantyre. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ethiopian Air
• Airlink

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Blantyre Chileka (BLZ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Euroairlines: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre:

• Economy class
• Business Class

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air and ASKY. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy 600/650 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R9 103 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at R10 178, a difference of R1 075. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 11 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre:

• Earliest: departs at 11:15 and lands at 13:33
• Latest: departs at 12:30 and lands at 14:48.

The flight takes about 2h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of R9 760. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre takes 2h 18m, covering 2 181 km.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R7 247 to R33 943. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 698, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.

Airlink is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Blantyre Chileka Airport (BLZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R573 for economy cars. Top options include:
• FlexWays
• Avis
• ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
• Europcar
• Xdrive Mobility

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre range from R8 705 to R10 913, with an average of R9 760 over the past 12 months. Anything below R8 705 counts as a good deal.