What percentage of Lilongwe to Johannesburg flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 13.9% of flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that the majority of routes between these two cities involve at least one connection. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period.

How long is the flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg?

The direct flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1489 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to approximately 11 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent availability for economical fares. This assessment is based on observations over a 30-day period, indicating that travelers often have opportunities to find good deals for this destination.

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2026-10-18 – 2026-10-24
LLW - Johannesburg
50% AI deal score
$485
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Lilongwe to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $330. Other cost-effective options include March, where the median fare is $573, and October, with a median of $575. Planning your trip around these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for this route typically range from $653 to $1242, with a median price of $860. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

When considering the journey from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 13.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This suggests that travelers should anticipate at least one layover on their journey.

A typical journey from Lilongwe to Johannesburg takes about 19h 30m, including connections. This duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Lilongwe and Johannesburg is 1489 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance typically translates to quicker travel times, though connecting flights can extend the overall journey.

How much is a round trip from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Regular price: $441 - $575

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

The regular price range for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is between $441 and $575. The current lowest deal is $472 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Oct 18 to Oct 24.

now $472

Low $441

High $575

The cheapest time to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from LLW to JNB is November, with a median price of 330 USD. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of 1212 USD. Generally, prices are lower from March to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $330

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,212

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$647

$888

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$584

$511

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$639

$512

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$639

$518

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$584

$487

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$552

$505

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$647 → $505

22%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$639 → $511

20%

4 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 25

$605 → $480

21%

5 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 13

$596 → $475

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Lilongwe - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Lilongwe to Johannesburg are below the typical level of $860.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median price at $330 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 19h 30m

Flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg typically take 19h 30m with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 86.1% of available options for this route historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink provides direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Lilongwe to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Lilongwe main airports to depart from

Lilongwe International (LLW)

Cheapest

Departing from Lilongwe International offers a direct option for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~19 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$484

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

Arrive at O. R. Tambo International for convenient access to Johannesburg and surrounding areas.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$484

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes for your arrival.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road)

💸 Flights from ~$717

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LLW

Elite

Mar 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

42% AI deal score

$1,562

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LLW

Elite

Dec 20

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,765

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $665. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise to $768, while booking 60+ days out can result in an average price of $1341. These trends are observed across a 90-day analysis window.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is considered to be $653 or less. The median price for this route has been $860. Prices can go up to $1242 or more for the higher end of the market. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices at or below the $653 threshold.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, with a median price of $330. March and October also offer relatively lower median prices, at $573 and $575 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $860, suggesting that these months provide significant savings. These insights are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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Lilongwe to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Regular price: $441 - $575

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

The regular price range for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is between $441 and $575. The current lowest deal is $472 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Oct 18 to Oct 24.

now $472

Low $441

High $575

The cheapest time to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

November

Cheapest

Flights from $330

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,212

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$647

$888

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$584

$511

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$639

$512

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$639

$518

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$584

$487

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$552

$505

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$647 → $505

22%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$639 → $511

20%

4 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 25

$605 → $480

21%

5 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 13

$596 → $475

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg