Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe flights typically cost between £350 and £476 in January. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £362 on Ethiopian Air (24 Jan–26 Jan).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 37% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe flights typically cost between £350 and £476 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £362 on Ethiopian Air (24 Jan–26 Jan).

Question 4

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 45% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Lilongwe have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 76 minutes.

Question 5

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe on Cheapflights.

Question 6

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Blantyre (BLZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 30m.

Question 7

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Blantyre (BLZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 25m.

Question 8

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £371.

Question 9

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe will take you 2h 20m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe is about 925 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £274 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and Airlink, starting at £285 and £399 round-trip. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe are Kenya Airways (£169), Airlink (£175), and Ethiopian Air (£205).

Question 13

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe (average of £364). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe in May is currently the most expensive (average of £441). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB to LLW are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lilongwe ranges from 0.0 - 210.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Lilongwe when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lilongwe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe is £523. On average you can expect to pay £532. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lilongwe Intl), can usually be booked for £475.

Question 19

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Consider Qatar Airways (56%), KLM (56%) or Airlink (56%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe.

Question 20

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe are Ethiopian Air, Airlink and Kenya Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to LLW?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 22

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lilongwe from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

Located just 12.7 mi from the city center, Lilongwe Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Lilongwe from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lilongwe Intl (LLW) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo from 3 different airlines.

Question 23

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Lilongwe flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe.

Question 25

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Lilongwe by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights makes it easy to find OR Tambo to Lilongwe flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Lilongwe?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Lilongwe from OR Tambo by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on OR Tambo to Lilongwe flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£362
One-way from	£279
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£393
Good one-way deal	£523 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£274	Average£325	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£285	Average£363	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Airlink	Cheapest£399	Average£499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe from £279

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to LLW?

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe flights typically cost between £350 and £476 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £362 on Ethiopian Air (24 Jan–26 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe

The most flights from JNB to LLW are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe delayed?

About 45% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Lilongwe have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 76 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Lilongwe flights?

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 37% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £371.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Flights via Blantyre (BLZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

Flights via Blantyre (BLZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 30m.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe flights typically cost between £350 and £476 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £362 on Ethiopian Air (24 Jan–26 Jan).