What percentage of Lilongwe to Johannesburg flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 13.9% of flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this corridor include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg?

The direct flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 1489 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends considerably, averaging around 11 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg are classified as frequent. This suggests that favorable prices for this route appear regularly. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for this route with some consistency.

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Lilongwe to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, November stands out as the most economical month, with a median fare of just $330. Other favorable times to fly include March, where the median fare is $573, and October, with a median fare of $575. These months offer the best opportunities for cost-effective travel on this route.

Fares for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg typically range from $653 to $1242, with a median price of $860. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, presenting a potentially good time to book. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging, though new deals appear almost daily.

When flying from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 13.9% of recent fares were for direct flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg. For the majority of journeys that include connections, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers.

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

The route from Lilongwe to Johannesburg covers a distance of 1,489 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively short distance for air travel.

How much is a round trip from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Regular price: $549 - $659

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

The regular price range for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is between 549 USD and 659 USD. The current lowest deal is 529 USD with Kenya Airways, for travel from Aug 24-Aug 31.

now $529

Low $549

High $659

The cheapest time to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is November, with a median price of $330. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1212. Prices are generally 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

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$546

$539

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$667

$537

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$681

$556

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$640

$580

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$639

$537

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$638

$536

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 15 - Aug 16

$685 → $539

21%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$677 → $536

21%

6 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 14

$667 → $537

19%

4 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 14

$681 → $556

18%

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 at $529.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $330

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, with a median price of $330.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 19h 30m

The median flight time from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is 19h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways has a recent deal for $529

Kenya Airways recently offered a deal for $529 for travel from August 24-August 31.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Lilongwe main airports to depart from

Lilongwe International (LLW)

Cheapest

Lilongwe International Airport is a convenient and budget-friendly option for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$537

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is the primary airport for Johannesburg, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$537

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable backup for connectivity.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car, approx. 5-6 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$687

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

42% AI deal score

$1,591

From LLW

Elite

Dec 13

Johannesburg, South Africa

42% AI deal score

$1,591

From LLW

Elite

Jun 29

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,315

From LLW

Elite

Oct 17

Johannesburg, South Africa

41% AI deal score

$1,592

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 has been observed at approximately $665. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise to $768, while booking more than 60 days out can result in an average price of $1341. These trends are based on pricing data from the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is considered to be around $653 or less. The median price for this route has been $860, with 75% of prices falling below $1242. Securing a fare at or below the $653 threshold indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, November has been the most affordable month to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, with a median price of $330. March and October also offer competitive prices, with median fares around $573 and $575 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $860, indicating that these months provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Lilongwe to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

The route from Lilongwe to Johannesburg covers a distance of 1,489 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively short distance for air travel.

How much is a round trip from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Regular price: $549 - $659

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

The regular price range for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is between 549 USD and 659 USD. The current lowest deal is 529 USD with Kenya Airways, for travel from Aug 24-Aug 31.

now $529

Low $549

High $659

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

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$546

$539

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$667

$537

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$681

$556

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$640

$580

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$639

$537

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$638

$536

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 15 - Aug 16

$685 → $539

21%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$677 → $536

21%

6 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 14

$667 → $537

19%

4 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 14

$681 → $556

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg