What percentage of Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 16.6% of flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

The direct flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe typically takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 1489 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 9 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should consider these time differences when planning their journey.

How much do direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe have been more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $598, representing a premium of 21% compared to connecting flights. Connecting flights had a median price of $496 across the trailing 90 days, and accounted for 67.2% of the available options.

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Johannesburg to Lilongwe: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Right now, 12% of recent fares for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $494–$940, with a median of $544. Currently, prices are above the typical level for this route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, March stands out with a median fare of $324. Following closely are April, with a median fare of $463, and May, where the median fare is $487. These months offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall median.

The typical journey from Johannesburg to Lilongwe covers a distance of 1489 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This distance is generally covered within a few hours of flight time, making it a relatively quick trip.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, including connections, takes about 2h 20m. However, given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights, the actual travel time can vary significantly. Only 16.6% of recent fares are for direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Regular price: $500 - $678

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 500 USD and 678 USD. The current lowest deal is 410 USD with Kenya Airways for travel from Oct 23-Oct 25.

now $410

Low $500

High $678

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is April, with a median price of $463. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $970. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $463

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $970

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Kenya Airways

$801

$464

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Ethiopian Airlines

$754

$767

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Kenya Airways

$747

$444

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Kenya Airways

$793

$704

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Ethiopian Airlines

$664

$470

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Kenya Airways

$709

$450

One-way

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

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

$801 → $455

43%

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

$789 → $454

42%

2 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 27

$754 → $434

42%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$754 → $444

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Johannesburg - Lilongwe route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Lilongwe are above the typical level at $410.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median prices at $324 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 20m

The median flight time for a direct flight is 2 hours 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 16.6% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is one airline that offers direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are frequently available.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a good choice for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$433

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International is another option for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,131

Lilongwe main airports to arrive at

Lilongwe International (LLW)

Cheapest

Lilongwe International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Lilongwe.

📍 ~19 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$535

Airports nearby Lilongwe used as alternative

Chileka International (BLZ)

Consider Chileka International as a primary domestic alternative within Malawi for your arrival.

📍 ~240 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$616

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lilongwe

$1,257

Save $576

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lilongwe

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe has been within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was approximately $474. Prices tend to increase for bookings made 7-13 days out, with an average of $656. For those planning further ahead, prices averaged $521 for bookings made 28-59 days in advance, and $562 for bookings made 60+ days out across the trailing quarter.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is typically around $494 or less. The median price for this route was $544. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of deals observed being $940 or less.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, with a median price of $324. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $463. The annual median price for this route, observed over a 270-day window, was $544.

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Johannesburg to Lilongwe: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Regular price: $500 - $678

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 500 USD and 678 USD. The current lowest deal is 410 USD with Kenya Airways for travel from Oct 23-Oct 25.

now $410

Low $500

High $678

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

April

Cheapest

Flights from $463

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $970

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Kenya Airways

$801

$464

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Ethiopian Airlines

$754

$767

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Kenya Airways

$747

$444

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Kenya Airways

$793

$704

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Ethiopian Airlines

$664

$470

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lilongwe

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lilongwe (LLW)

Kenya Airways

$709

$450

One-way

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

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

$801 → $455

43%

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

$789 → $454

42%

2 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 27

$754 → $434

42%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$754 → $444

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe