Are direct flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Connecting flights, while taking longer, may sometimes offer lower fares. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Lilongwe to Johannesburg flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Mid-week travel or flying during off-peak seasons may result in lower prices compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days can make a difference.

What extra costs should I check before booking Lilongwe to Johannesburg flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may charge for carry-on bags or checked luggage, which can significantly increase the total price. Be aware of all potential add-ons.

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2027-01-17 – 2027-01-24
LLW - Johannesburg
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$603
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Lilongwe to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

For cheap flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, the cheapest month to fly is typically October, with a median fare of $440. Other cost-effective options include September, where the median fare is $617, and July, with a median fare of $763. Planning your trip around these months can lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for the Lilongwe to Johannesburg route typically range from $819–$1295, with a median of $958. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that deals are infrequent — a price alert helps.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 1.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you will likely have one or more stops on your journey from Lilongwe to Johannesburg.

A typical journey from Lilongwe to Johannesburg takes about 2h 30m, including connections. This median duration reflects the overall travel time, considering that most itineraries involve at least one stopover. The non-stop flight time is also 2h 30m, which is the same as the typical journey time due to the relatively short distance.

The distance between Lilongwe and Johannesburg is 1489 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick flight, making it suitable for shorter trips or quick getaways.

How much is a round trip from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Regular price: $499 - $561

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $499 and $561. The current lowest deal is $602 with Kenya Airways for travel from Jan 17-Jan 24.

now $602

Low $499

High $561

The cheapest time to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is October, with a median price of $440. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1004. Prices are generally lower from July to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $440

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,004

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$394

$752

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$352

$752

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$581

$857

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$468

$712

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$378

$734

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$401

$735

One-way

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

7 nights

Jan 17 - Jan 24

$556 → $602

29 nights

Jan 14 - Feb 12

$506 → $606

20%

28 nights

Jan 24 - Feb 21

$508 → $613

21%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$495 → $635

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Lilongwe - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from LLW to JNB are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, with a median price of $440.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 30m.

The median flight time for a direct flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is 2h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 98.4% of recent deals on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights.

Airlink is an airline that has offered direct flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route.

Deals on flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg have historically been rare.

Lilongwe main airports to depart from

Lilongwe International (LLW)

Cheapest

Lilongwe International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~19 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$540

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Johannesburg from Lilongwe.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$544

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for connectivity in South Africa.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$716

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From LLW

Elite

Oct 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$2,055

$1,399

Save $656

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LLW

Elite

Oct 28

Johannesburg, South Africa

76% AI deal score

$1,986

$1,402

Save $584

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LLW

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Nov 05

Johannesburg, South Africa

69% AI deal score

$1,671

$1,381

Save $290

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LLW

Elite

Dec 07

Johannesburg, South Africa

68% AI deal score

$1,593

$1,388

Save $205

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From LLW

Elite

Dec 04

Johannesburg, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$1,728

$1,577

Save $151

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LLW

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Nov 02

Johannesburg, South Africa

67% AI deal score

$1,713

$1,583

Save $130

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LLW

Elite

Nov 06

Johannesburg, South Africa

65% AI deal score

$1,624

$1,568

Save $56

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LLW

Elite

Dec 20

Johannesburg, South Africa

65% AI deal score

$1,622

$1,572

Save $50

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LLW

Elite

Dec 09

Johannesburg, South Africa

65% AI deal score

$1,618

$1,576

Save $42

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LLW

Elite

Dec 10

Johannesburg, South Africa

65% AI deal score

$1,616

$1,577

Save $39

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LLW

Elite

Dec 23

Johannesburg, South Africa

65% AI deal score

$1,651

$1,582

Save $69

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From LLW

Elite

Dec 23

Johannesburg, South Africa

65% AI deal score

$1,650

$1,582

Save $68

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance, often several months before your intended travel date, may result in lower prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's advisable to monitor fare trends. Prices can fluctuate based on demand and seasonality.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may involve additional ground transportation, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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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: $499 - $561

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $499 and $561. The current lowest deal is $602 with Kenya Airways for travel from Jan 17-Jan 24.

now $602

Low $499

High $561

The cheapest time to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

October

Cheapest

Flights from $440

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,004

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Airlink

Last-minute flights going from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$394

$752

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$352

$752

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$581

$857

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$468

$712

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$378

$734

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LLW - Johannesburg

Lilongwe (LLW) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$401

$735

One-way

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

7 nights

Jan 17 - Jan 24

$556 → $602

29 nights

Jan 14 - Feb 12

$506 → $606

20%

28 nights

Jan 24 - Feb 21

$508 → $613

21%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$495 → $635

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Lilongwe - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from LLW to JNB are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, with a median price of $440.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 30m.

The median flight time for a direct flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is 2h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 98.4% of recent deals on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers direct flights.

Airlink is an airline that has offered direct flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route.

Deals on flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg have historically been rare.

Lilongwe main airports to depart from

Lilongwe International (LLW)

Cheapest

Lilongwe International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~19 km from Lilongwe (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$540

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Johannesburg from Lilongwe.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$544

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for connectivity in South Africa.

Johannesburg, South Africa

65% AI deal score

$1,650

$1,582

Save $68

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Lilongwe to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Lilongwe - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 2h 30m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Airlink offers direct flights.

Deals are rare on this route.

Lilongwe main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Oct 28

Oct 28

Nov 05

Dec 07

Dec 04

Nov 02

Nov 06

Dec 20

Dec 09

Dec 10

Dec 23

Dec 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg?

Are direct flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Lilongwe to Johannesburg flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Lilongwe to Johannesburg flights?

Related routes

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Lilongwe to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

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

Popular Airports to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

Lilongwe - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 2h 30m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Airlink offers direct flights.

Deals are rare on this route.

Lilongwe main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Oct 28

Oct 28

Nov 05

Dec 07

Dec 04

Nov 02

Nov 06

Dec 20

Dec 09

Dec 10

Dec 23

Dec 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg?

Are direct flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg always the best option?