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July 17 - July 19

Cheapest

JNB - Lilongwe

$578

$403

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November 23 - November 30

Cheapest

JNB - Lilongwe

$439

$403

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October 5 - October 12

Best

JNB - Lilongwe

$684

$406

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June 19 - June 26

JNB - Lilongwe

$505

$408

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July 10 - July 13

JNB - Lilongwe

$586

$408

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August 3 - August 26

JNB - Lilongwe

$442

$408

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December 23 - December 30

Best

JNB - Lilongwe

$642

$409

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July 23 - July 30

JNB - Lilongwe

$555

$422

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June 18 - June 25

Earliest

JNB - Lilongwe

$508

$438

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July 18 - August 10

JNB - Lilongwe

$538

$438

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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Right now, only 11% of recent fares for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are classified as a good price. Fares are currently above the typical level for this route. For those seeking cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, prices typically range from $485–$597, with a median of $499.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Lilongwe takes approximately 15h 40m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The route from Johannesburg to Lilongwe covers a distance of 1,489 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, March stands out with a median fare of $324. Following closely, April offers a median of $463, and May presents a median fare of $487, making these months generally more affordable.

For flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 32.8% of recent fares being direct flights. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Regular price: $446 - $872

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is between $446 and $872. The current lowest deal is $403 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Jul 17-Jul 19.

now $403

Low $446

High $872

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is March, with a median price of $324. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $657. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $324

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $657

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Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

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Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Ethiopian Airlines

$508

$438

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Ethiopian Airlines

$505

$408

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Kenya Airways

$534

$492

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Kenya Airways

$491

$494

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Kenya Airways

$495

$498

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Kenya Airways

$510

$498

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

7 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 12

$684 → $406

41%

7 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 30

$690 → $439

36%

2 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 11

$685 → $451

34%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$642 → $409

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Johannesburg - Lilongwe route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Lilongwe average $403, which is above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices.

Historically, March offers the lowest median price at $324 for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 15h 40m.

The median flight duration for this route is 15 hours and 40 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 32.8% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal from Johannesburg to Lilongwe was found for $403 with Ethiopian Airlines.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure point for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.

📍 ~25 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$403

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative departure option from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.

📍 ~30 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1314

Lilongwe main airports to arrive at

Lilongwe International (LLW)

Cheapest

Lilongwe International Airport is a great choice for direct access to Lilongwe.

📍 ~20 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$403

Airports nearby Lilongwe used as alternative

Chileka International (BLZ)

Chileka International is a useful alternative for domestic travelers within the southern region of Malawi.

📍 ~200 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$652

Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN)

Kenneth Kaunda International offers significantly more international flight options, but requires crossing the Zambia-Malawi border.

📍 ~300 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$349

Harare International (HRE)

Cheapest

Harare International is a primary international gateway with extensive regional connectivity, though cross-border travel is required.

📍 ~400 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$206

Chingozi (TET)

Chingozi is a useful alternative for travelers heading towards Mozambique, but has a limited international flight network.

📍 ~100 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$580

Mfuwe (MFU)

Mfuwe offers direct access to Zambia's eastern province, primarily serving the safari tourism industry.

📍 ~200 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$958

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lilongwe

48% AI deal score

$1,250

From JNB

Elite

Aug 05

Lilongwe, Malawi

48% AI deal score

$1,295

From JNB

Elite

Jun 19

Lilongwe, Malawi

48% AI deal score

$1,346

From JNB

Elite

Aug 05

Lilongwe, Malawi

44% AI deal score

$1,330

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lilongwe

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $474. Booking 28-59 days out typically sees prices around $521. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days in advance, averaging $656. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out has an average price of $562.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is considered to be $485 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $499. Approximately 25% of travelers found prices at or below $485. Prices at the 75th percentile were around $597.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, with a median price of $324. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $463. The annual median price for this route is $499. May typically sees a median price of $487.

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