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Cheap flights from Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

BLZ — JNB
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Blantyre Chileka to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or November, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Blantyre to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Blantyre (BLZ) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£376

Good round-trip deal

£426 or less

Good one-way deal

£239 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Blantyre to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Blantyre to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Blantyre to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink and Ethiopian Air from Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
846 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Food

8.0

Overall

8.6

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Blantyre to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Most people fly from Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) if they book a flight from Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Chileka has 2 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 2 airlines. Blantyre Chileka is conveniently located just 7.7 mi from Blantyre’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at £284, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Airlink for as low as £315. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Consider Qatar Airways (80%), Emirates (80%) or Airlink (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Blantyre to OR Tambo?

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Blantyre to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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.

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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Top 2 airlines flying from Blantyre to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Blantyre to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£284Average£409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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AirlinkCheapest£315Average£348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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