LLW - JNB

R5 506 Find Cheap Flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Lilongwe to OR Tambo

Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20
Airlink Logo
14:00 - 16:30LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
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10:50 - 13:10JNB-LLW
2h 20mdirect
R8 430Airlink
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Wed, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 26
Kenya Airways Logo
14:15 - 0:25LLW-JNB
10h 10m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 13:25JNB-LLW
12h 00m1 stop
R8 484Kenya Airways
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Wed, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 26
Kenya Airways Logo
14:15 - 0:25LLW-JNB
10h 10m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 13:25JNB-LLW
12h 00m1 stop
R8 520Kenya Airways
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Sat, Aug 9 - Fri, Aug 15
Kenya Airways Logo
2:40 - 10:55LLW-JNB
8h 15m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 13:25JNB-LLW
20h 25m1 stop
R8 573Kenya Airways
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Sat, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 13
Airlink Logo
14:00 - 16:30LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
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10:50 - 13:10JNB-LLW
2h 20mdirect
R8 735Airlink
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 24
Kenya Airways Logo
14:15 - 0:25LLW-JNB
10h 10m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 13:25JNB-LLW
20h 25m1 stop
R8 789Kenya Airways
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Sat, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 13
Kenya Airways Logo
2:40 - 0:25LLW-JNB
21h 45m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 13:25JNB-LLW
12h 00m1 stop
R8 842Kenya Airways
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
Airlink Logo
14:00 - 16:30LLW-JNB
2h 30mdirect
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10:50 - 13:10JNB-LLW
2h 20mdirect
R8 896Airlink
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Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 4
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8:10 - 11:35LLW-JNB
3h 25m1 stop
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12:20 - 15:45JNB-LLW
3h 25m1 stop
R10 188Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
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8:10 - 11:35LLW-JNB
3h 25m1 stop
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12:20 - 15:45JNB-LLW
3h 25m1 stop
R10 349Ethiopian Air
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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 round-trip flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 Mondays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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 January, where tickets cost R8 286 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R10 564 and R9 990 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R8 482 on average.

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 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR5 506
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% 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 R307 for a one-way ticket and R470 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?

    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 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 284 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 R8 452 and an overall rating of 8,6.

  • 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 R4 696 or less one-way and R8 181 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, 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, Emirates, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Emirates, +1 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lilongwe Intl

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, Emirates, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Emirates, +1 more

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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.
8,6
AirlinkOverall score based on 72 reviews
8,3Comfort
8,9Crew
8,0Food
8,5Boarding
6,6Entertainment
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+ 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

10,0 ExcellentJohannes, Jun 2025CPT - JNB
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+ 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

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

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.

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

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.

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