LLW - JNB

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Cheapest return fare
R8 890
Typical prices: R8 890-R10 952
Kenya Airways
Mon 10/8Fri 14/8
LLW - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R9 138
Typical prices: R7 587-R9 385
Ethiopian Air
Sat 15/8Sat 22/8
LLW - JNB • Direct
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Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
You can fly direct with Airlink and Ethiopian Air. Average duration is 2h 27m
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Cheap Flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg (LLW-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Lilongwe to OR Tambo

Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 14
Kenya Airways Logo
18:25 - 15:50
LLW
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JNB
21h 25m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 13:30
JNB
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LLW
20h 30m
1 stop
R8 890Kenya Airways
Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6
Kenya Airways Logo
12:35 - 0:25
LLW
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JNB
11h 50m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 13:25
JNB
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LLW
20h 25m
1 stop
R8 907Kenya Airways
Sat, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 21
Kenya Airways Logo
14:15 - 10:55
LLW
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JNB
20h 40m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 2:10
JNB
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LLW
24h 55m
1 stop
R8 956Kenya Airways
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:10 - 11:35
LLW
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JNB
3h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:30 - 15:55
JNB
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LLW
2h 25mdirect
R9 138Ethiopian Air
Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 14
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14:00 - 16:30
LLW
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JNB
2h 30mdirect
Airlink Logo
10:50 - 13:10
JNB
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LLW
2h 20mdirect
R9 171Airlink
Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6
Airlink Logo
14:00 - 16:30
LLW
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JNB
2h 30mdirect
Airlink Logo
10:50 - 13:10
JNB
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LLW
2h 20mdirect
R9 187Airlink
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
Kenya Airways Logo
14:15 - 10:55
LLW
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JNB
20h 40m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 9:30
JNB
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LLW
16h 30m
1 stop
R9 418Kenya Airways
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Nov 9
Kenya Airways Logo
18:25 - 10:55
LLW
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JNB
16h 30m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 13:25
JNB
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LLW
20h 25m
1 stop
R9 666Kenya Airways
Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5
Kenya Airways Logo
12:35 - 0:25
LLW
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JNB
11h 50m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 11:45
JNB
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LLW
10h 10m
2 stops
R9 682Kenya Airways
Sat, Oct 10 - Fri, Nov 13
Kenya Airways Logo
3:30 - 0:15
LLW
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JNB
20h 45m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 - 13:25
JNB
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LLW
25h 20m
1 stop
R9 699Kenya Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Lilongwe to OR Tambo flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in August.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Lilongwe, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost R8 643 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R10 375 and R10 358 respectively.

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

The average return 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 R8 941, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

R5 080
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Lilongwe to OR Tambo

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

  • Which towns are near Lilongwe International Airport (LLW)?

    You can use Lilongwe International Airport when traveling to cities like Dowa,24 miles, Ntchisi, 32 miles, Dedza, 42miles, Salima, 47 miles, Mchinji, 62 miles, and Kasungu, 68 miles. Other towns include Nkhotakota, 80 miles; Ntcheu, 82 miles; Balaka, 105 miles; and Mangochi, 105 miles.

  • Which mode of public transportation can I use to travel from Lilongwe city canter to (LLW)?

    The most widely used means of transport in Lilongwe is by buses, which also connect to major cities like Zomba, Mzuzu, Kasungu, and Blantyre. The bus stop is located at the northern end of independence drive. You will also find international buses that connect Lilongwe with Harare, Dar es salaam, Johannesburg, and Lusaka.

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

    Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Lilongwe and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 27m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R5 080 for a one-way ticket and R8 890 for a return.

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

    On your way to Johannesburg, you’ll fly out from Lilongwe Intl. You’ll be landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Lilongwe and Johannesburg, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg are Ethiopian Air and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R10 172 and an overall rating of 7,2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R9 572 and an overall rating of 8,4.

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

    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 Lilongwe to Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe to Johannesburg?

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R5 405 or less one-way and R6 832 or less round-trip.
  • When flying from Lilongwe (LLW) to Johannesburg (JNB), there are various airlines to book from. These airlines are; air Malawi, Ulendo Airlink, and Malawi Airlines. All these airlines offer direct flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg; no layovers on this route. You shall get to Terminal 1 for operations for all domestic and regional flights.
  • After arriving in Johannesburg and you want to have a rest, book a lounge in the airport through KAYAK. Bidvest Premier Premium lounge and Bidvest Sky Premium Lounge are all located on the (JNB) airside after security check, making it easy to access the airport. Children under 2 years are admitted free. The lounges also offer facilities like air conditioning, alcohol availability, disabled access, free Wi-Fi, and television to smoothen your stay.
  • While in Johannesburg, you need a rental car to get around town. Car rentals in Johannesburg International airport mean cars are just outside the entrance. Car rental providers include Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, National, Thrifty, and Payless. (JNB) also has a dedicated car park within the airport precinct to collect and drop off rental cars.

Prefer to fly direct from Lilongwe Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Lilongwe Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Lilongwe Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lilongwe Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Wednesday

Airlink

Airlink

Friday

Airlink

Airlink

Saturday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Sunday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lilongwe Intl

Monday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Wednesday

Airlink

Airlink

Friday

Airlink

Airlink

Saturday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Sunday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Lilongwe to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lilongwe to Johannesburg. 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 Lilongwe to OR Tambo? 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.
8,4
AirlinkOverall score based on 91 reviews
8,1Boarding
6,4Entertainment
8,0Food
8,2Comfort
8,9Crew
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Far better than last return flight we had when the flight was delayed due to technical error and we missed our connection flight with no initial support from Airlink. This time thankfully all went well and will use again.

10,0 Excellentken, Apr 2026
SZK - JNB
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Far better than last return flight we had when the flight was delayed due to technical error and we missed our connection flight with no initial support from Airlink. This time thankfully all went well and will use again.

Our flight from Kasane to JNB was delayed, which meant we missed our connection to CPT. The JNB ground staff were not helpful at first, initially insisting that our flight into JNB had been on time when in fact it was 40 minutes late. No domestic transfer staff available. So we had to wait another 3 hours for the next flight to CPT, then nearly 40 minutes for our luggage. Getting into our hotel after midnight was never in the itinerary. Airlink travel is not in our future!

+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

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

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.

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

The cabin crew members were so exceptionally good. They were always respectful to us the passengers and were professional. I also enjoyed the meals.

Customer service and the food was great. If the announcements in English could be said slower for the customer to understand what is being said. Due to ascent, it is difficult to understand. repaeting would help.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

Hot, uncomfortable and very rough take off and landing. Very regrettable.

Flight was originally postponed and then delayed further. No communication at boarding gate or via What's ap or SMS to inform you of the new time so you can plan around it.. No explanations or apologies for the delay.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

Great staff. Horribly uncomfortable seating. The seats have been replaced 10 years ago. It was like sitting on an ironing board for 15 hours. This was true for both legs of the round trip flights. Would not take Kenya Airways between New York and Nairobi ever again.

The cabin is due for a refresh - the seats are very thin and not very comfortable. The AVOD system also did not work on one of the seats and the touch screen were very glitchy. The overall cleanliness of the aircraft could be improved

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Few movies to choose from. They did not board by zone

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