R5 626 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre – Compare and Save

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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

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.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre range from R9 143 to R11 468, with an average of R10 298 over the past 12 months. Anything below R9 143 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the R10 298 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Airlink is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

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 190 variants.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R10 410 to R29 689. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 R7 177, which is 29% above the typical average for this route.

Blantyre Chileka Airport (BLZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R580 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FlexWays
• Europcar
• ANNA'S CAR RENTAL LTD
• Avis
• Xdrive Mobility

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 14m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R9 305 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R10 839, a difference of R1 534.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Ethiopian Air
• Airlink

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.

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

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