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R4 173 Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Lilongwe (JNB-LLW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:10 - 13:35JNB-LLW
25h 25m1 stop
2:40 - 10:55LLW-JNB
8h 15m1 stop
R6 978Kenya Airways
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Wed, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 2
17:00 - 13:25JNB-LLW
20h 25m1 stop
14:05 - 0:15LLW-JNB
10h 10m2 stops
R7 013Kenya Airways
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Sun, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 15
1:15 - 13:35JNB-LLW
12h 20m1 stop
14:25 - 0:15LLW-JNB
9h 50m2 stops
R7 235Kenya Airways
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Tue, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 3
17:00 - 13:35JNB-LLW
20h 35m1 stop
14:25 - 10:55LLW-JNB
20h 30m2 stops
R7 286Kenya Airways
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Sun, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 18
10:50 - 13:10JNB-LLW
2h 20mdirect
13:50 - 16:20LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
R8 980Airlink
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Sat, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 18
10:50 - 13:10JNB-LLW
2h 20mdirect
13:50 - 16:20LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
R9 031Airlink
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Fri, Oct 18 - Mon, Oct 21
17:00 - 1:20JNB-LLW
8h 20m1 stop
13:50 - 16:20LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
R9 458
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Sat, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 18
17:00 - 13:35JNB-LLW
20h 35m1 stop
13:50 - 16:20LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
R9 612
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Thu, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 11
12:20 - 15:45JNB-LLW
3h 25m1 stop
8:10 - 11:35LLW-JNB
3h 25m1 stop
R9 698Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 15
12:20 - 15:45JNB-LLW
3h 25m1 stop
8:10 - 11:35LLW-JNB
3h 25m1 stop
R9 732Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 2

Flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Johannesburg to Lilongwe, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Lilongwe back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe is November, where tickets cost R6 636 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is R9 185 and R8 980 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of R6 893, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 119 days before departure.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R4 173
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Lilongwe based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights

  • Does Lilongwe International Airport have services for the disabled?

     Yes, Lilongwe International airport provides services to disabled travelers. It achieves this by ensuring they are catered for during onboarding and offboarding. The Airport also has luggage carriage services for the disabled to help them ensure that their luggage gets to their plane safely and sound without having to move around a lot. This, in turn, ensures that travelers with reduced mobility have a good flight to Lilongwe.

  • What is the quickest way from Lilongwe (LLW) Airport to the city (Malawi)?

    The only way to get to the city Centre from Lilongwe airport is a taxi if nothing has been arranged beforehand. Therefore, the taxi is the quickest way from Lilongwe to the city, taking approximately 29 min.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe was R244 for a one-way ticket and R408 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Lilongwe flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Lilongwe.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

    You can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, Kenya Airways or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R6 698 and an overall rating of 6,7, Kenya Airways is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R9 585 and an overall rating of 7,3.

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

    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 Lilongwe.

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

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

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

    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 Lilongwe with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

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

    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 Lilongwe from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R4 686 or less one-way and R8 691 or less round-trip.
  • You can enjoy services such as the VIP lounges at the airport with the most unique being the Shongololo Premium Lounge in Terminal B of Lilongwe International Airport, left after the immigration towards Gates A7-A18. Lilongwe International Airport lounge offers travelers a maximum 4 hour stay due to the limited space. The Shongololo VIP lounge offers free admission to children under 2 years and is also quite affordable for the rest of the travelers, which enhances their comfort during their flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe
  • Lilongwe International Airport is the main Airport in Lilongwe, Malawi. This airport is quite popular as a result of the unique services it provides. Lilongwe International airport considers that there are travelers who are vaping lovers. In light of that, they have designed a smoking area to accommodate these kinds of travelers, ensuring their needs are also considered.
  • Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are offered by Malawi Airlines and FlySafair. On the other hand, airlines like British Airways and RwandAir offer stop-over flights from Johannesburg to Malawi.
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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lilongwe Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lilongwe Intl

Monday

Airlink, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Qatar Airways

Wednesday

Airlink, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Qatar Airways

Friday

Airlink, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Qatar Airways

Saturday

Airlink, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Qatar Airways

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Direct returns

Lilongwe Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, Emirates, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Emirates, +1 more

Wednesday

Airlink, Emirates, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Emirates, +1 more

Friday

Airlink, Emirates, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Emirates, +1 more

Saturday

Airlink, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Qatar Airways

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Top 4 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Lilongwe

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Lilongwe? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,3
AirlinkOverall score based on 72 reviews
8,3Boarding
6,5Entertainment
7,8Food
8,9Crew
8,2Comfort
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

8,0 ExcellentGerhard, May 2024UTN - JNB
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

At the last minute as I boarded the airplane they made me check my carry on bag. When I arrived my Apple Watch, sunglasses, and medications had been stolen. I find this absolutely unacceptable. I will never fly with SAA again.

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

Good was great, but no vegetarian option: only beef or chicken. In business class please add a vegetarian option. Thanks

The boarding area was too small with only one agent checking passengers into their standing bus

My experience was with Ethiopian airlines was pathetic. I would not recommend anyone to travel with Ethiopian air. Customer Service was very poor, rude stuff and flight attendants. Unwilling to offer help when asked either not able to articulate English properly or adamantly rude. Bole airport is dirty and unpleasant. Many passengers going through the airport but inadequate staff to offer service. Passengers in the flight very unkempt. Noisy flight. flight attendants unable to make order during flight. Passengers with kids unable to control their kids. The kids kept screaming, and shouting during the flight making everyone uncomfortable. Overall the flight was not comfortable.

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

It’s good alternative flight out from Mogadishu, especially for the timing

Am Wowed I did not ever thought African has such an amazing airline before.

My suitcase 🧳 got missing we still looking for it This not good for them 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾🤦🏽‍♀️

Lost our bags. They didn’t make it to Lilongwe

Movie channels was great. Air hostess could be a little more caring

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

We were delayed about 5 hours each way from JFK to Nairobi. On the way out, we sat on the tarmac for 5 hours making for almost 20 hours on the plane. And the seats are so uncomfortable. My bottom has never been so sore on a long flight before. Bring a pad if you can. On the return, we were delayed 5 hours in the airport. It was reported as a 3 hour delay on the board and website but at the gate it was 5 hours. So, we waited with 3 kids in the airport when we could have been at the hotel resting instead. The flight was completely full probably due to the cancelled flight the night before. I wonder if the airline is in such shambles because of their possible impending bankruptcy. The staff were pleasant and the vegan meals we requested were impressive for an airplane tv dinner style tray.

Service was good, but I lost my baggage. There should be more accountability to passengers, and more concern to help find lost baggage.

Was too pissed about my luggage not being with me even though they assured me at the gate it was to recall any other problems. Planes on the inside are in terrible shape. Thank goodness the engines seem to run okay.

Terrible. Flew from Rwanda to Nairobi for transfer then on to Madagascar. Kenya Airways does not like to park at a gate. They park on the outskirts requiring a bus shuttle. That part is okay, but the bus drops you off outside of security. If I did not skip to the front of the line with my remaining half hour connection, I would have missed my flight. Complete security check plus taking off of shoes had to be completed (again). I made it to Madagascar, but my checked bag decided to take a trip to Dubai. I know tag on luggage was to Madagascar. No one can figure out how it made it to Dubai, except for incompetence. Even though I knew it was in Dubai, they would not allow a tracking to be done until Kenya Airways had the opportunity to get it on the next flight to Madagascar. Did not happen of course! I took 3 flights with Kenya Airways during this journey. Everyone of them had something go wrong. Please look elsewhere for another airline which I will be doing in the future.

Terrible. 6 hours late and zero urgency after the fact. Took over an hour to board and then an hour plus on the runway.

Seats were great. Business class service has been cut entirely, not even a water handed out

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone. 15 hours without WiFi!!!

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone.

Staff and service on board is always exemplary. Food however could be better.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Lilongwe found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/10Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
12h 00mJNB-LLW
R4 173
9/10Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
12h 00mJNB-LLW
R4 276
27/10Sun
1 stopKenya Airways
12h 20mJNB-LLW
R4 293
21/12Sat
1 stopKenya Airways
20h 35mJNB-LLW
R4 464
21/12Sat
directAirlink
2h 20mJNB-LLW
R4 789
28/10Mon
directAirlink
2h 20mJNB-LLW
R4 806
30/10Wed
1 stop
7h 40mJNB-LLW
R5 542
10/10Thu
2 stops
7h 40mJNB-LLW
R5 781
29/10Tue
3 stopsEthiopian Air
34h 40mJNB-LLW
R10 143
28/10Mon
3 stopsEthiopian Air
19h 05mJNB-LLW
R10 758

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