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Find cheap flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg from R4 322

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Cheap flight deals from Lilongwe to OR Tambo

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lilongwe to OR Tambo 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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2:40 - 10:55LLW-JNB
8h 15m1 stop
17:00 - 1:20JNB-LLW
8h 20m1 stop
R7 449Kenya Airways
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Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
2:40 - 10:55LLW-JNB
8h 15m1 stop
17:00 - 13:35JNB-LLW
20h 35m1 stop
R7 468Kenya Airways
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Sat, May 18 - Thu, May 23
14:25 - 0:15LLW-JNB
9h 50m2 stops
10:45 - 13:35JNB-LLW
26h 50m1 stop
R7 582Kenya Airways
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Sun, May 26 - Thu, Jun 6
14:25 - 15:50LLW-JNB
25h 25m2 stops
10:45 - 13:35JNB-LLW
26h 50m1 stop
R7 980Kenya Airways
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Fri, May 10 - Mon, May 13
13:50 - 16:20LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
10:50 - 13:10JNB-LLW
2h 20mdirect
R8 927Airlink
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Mon, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 26
13:50 - 16:20LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
10:50 - 13:10JNB-LLW
2h 20mdirect
R9 136Airlink
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Mon, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 31
13:50 - 16:20LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
17:00 - 1:20JNB-LLW
8h 20m1 stop
R9 325
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Mon, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 7
2:40 - 0:15LLW-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
10:50 - 13:10JNB-LLW
2h 20mdirect
R9 363
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Sat, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 14
8:10 - 11:35LLW-JNB
3h 25m1 stop
12:20 - 15:45JNB-LLW
3h 25m1 stop
R10 159Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 26
8:10 - 11:35LLW-JNB
3h 25m1 stop
12:20 - 15:45JNB-LLW
3h 25m1 stop
R10 292Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 12

Flights from Lilongwe to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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 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 March, where tickets cost R8 131 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets is R10 444 and R10 349 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 36 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Kenya Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at R4 322. KAYAK users also found Lilongwe to Johannesburg return flights on Kenya Airways from R7 449 and on Airlink from R8 927.

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport direct and that is Airlink. The best one-way deal found from Airlink for the route is R8 901.

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

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop 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 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 29% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg take?

Direct flights cover the 2 396 km separating Lilongwe and Johannesburg in about 2h 30m.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Lilongwe at 13:50 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 16:20.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 14:10 and lands at 16:35.

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Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R4 322
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R228 for a one-way ticket and R393 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 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lilongwe to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg?

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

  • 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, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of R10 644 and an overall rating of 7,3, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R7 915 and an overall rating of 7,1.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R5 260 or less one-way and R9 186 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.
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Prefer to fly direct from Lilongwe Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top 4 airlines serving from Lilongwe to OR Tambo

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 KAYAK reviews.
8,2
AirlinkOverall score based on 85 reviews
82comfort
76food
84overall
64entertainment
88crew
82boarding
Airline reviews

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

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

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

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.

Cons: "It’s a hop and a skip, just 2 1/2 hours. But. Nice flight"
Pros: "Courteous crew"
Cons: "Entertainment console only partially working. Toilet vacant/occupied indicator not working fully."
Cons: "Wish SAA doesn’t stop their operation, friendly cabin crew and tremendous professional on deck crew"
Pros: "Food and service as well as pilot trying to speak other languages. Great to hear him trying. he put a smile on the teams face. Sounded liked a good leader and that is encouraging, especially as the airline is going through a tough time."
Cons: "Seat comfort and tech access to USB ports etc."

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Seat in front of my wife was broken so it reclined further than normal and without having to push the recline button so my wife had absolutely no room the entire 17 hour flight. My seat was broken and wouldn't recline at all. Also.. my tray table was sticky and dirty right away before I even used it. Also...the floor in the back of the plane from our row of seats on back was totally soaked and both times we landed water came rushing out of the food/servant area like a flood onto the same already wet carpet. It got everything wet that was placed around our feet...including our shoes and socks.

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

The wifi service was really poor I try to use it the service was extremely poor if that could be improved that will go a long way

The food really sucks And they really need to work on entertainment The movie selection is herendous .

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

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

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.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

The flight attendants on this flight were incredible! One even gave me her own dinner when my special meal order wasn’t transferred due to a flight delay! She insisted and I was so grateful. That is going above and beyond! The issue I had with the flight was with Lufthansa support. I missed my connection due to a flight delay and they wouldn’t rebook online, only in person. This took a lot of time and visits to the airport waiting for a Lufthansa agent to arrive 5 hours later than posted and almost paying full-fare price for the new flights and refusal to add my special meal orders. It made for a challenging journey home and I didn’t feel valued as a customer.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Lilongwe to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/5Sat
2 stopsKenya Airways
9h 50mLLW-JNB
R4 322
18/5Sat
1 stopKenya Airways
13h 10mLLW-JNB
R4 435
13/4Sat
1 stopKenya Airways
8h 15mLLW-JNB
R4 587
4/5Sat
1 stopKenya Airways
19h 20mLLW-JNB
R4 890
15/4Mon
directAirlink
2h 30mLLW-JNB
R5 080
5/6Wed
directAirlink
2h 30mLLW-JNB
R5 099
4/6Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
3h 25mLLW-JNB
R5 895
4/6Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
3h 25mLLW-JNB
R5 914
14/4Sun
1 stop
24h 35mLLW-JNB
R7 184
21/5Tue
2 stops
25h 10mLLW-JNB
R7 354

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Lilongwe - Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Lilongwe (LLW)Malawi

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Johannesburg - Lilongwe

Cabin classes:

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R9 117