Cheapest airlines flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, including Airlink, Kenya Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines. Airlink has lowest fares on this route.
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Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Lilongwe according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$329, and round-trip direct flights start at US$634.

Displayed flight fares from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Johannesburg to Lilongwe Flight Details

The distance between Johannesburg and Lilongwe is about 1,504.63 km. The average flying time from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is around 2 hours 30 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$312
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$462
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,504.63 km
Average flight time2 hours 30 minutes
Popular airlineAirlink
Flight statistics for the Johannesburg–Lilongwe route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is September, with an average price of US$322; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$416.

US$416
US$369
US$322
US$275
    Cheapest
  • US$376
    Jun
  • US$416
    Jul
  • US$368
    Aug
  • US$322
    Sep
  • US$330
    Oct
  • US$345
    Nov
  • US$372
    Dec
  • US$400
    Jan
  • US$324
    Feb
  • US$367
    Mar
  • US$396
    Apr
  • US$397
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe (JNB-LLW)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Kenya Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$312 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to LLW on Mon, Jun 29), while Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$462 departing on Tue, Jul 7 and returning on Thu, Jul 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe with the following airlines, including: Airlink Ethiopian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 30 minutes to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 15 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Ethiopian Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ET021 (12:51)
  • To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jun 29, with one-way flights priced at just US$312.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Airlink.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Lilongwe travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe on June 18, 2026 with Kenya Airways, with prices starting at US$306.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Lilongwe, with O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kamuzu International Airport (JNB-LLW) is by far the most common option on this route: Kamuzu International Airport (LLW).
  • The time difference between Lilongwe and Johannesburg is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Kenya Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, with fares starting at US$410.

US$392
US$410
US$429
US$447
US$465
Kenya Airways
US$410
Kenya Airways
Airlink
US$448
Airlink
Ethiopian Airlines
US$465
Ethiopian Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

Total flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Ethiopian Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, with 11 flights per week.

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5
8
11
Ethiopian Airlines
11
Ethiopian Airlines
KLM
6
KLM
Qatar Airways
6
Qatar Airways
Airlink
6
Airlink
Emirates
5
Emirates

How many flights fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Johannesburg to Lilongwe within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Tuesday/Thursday.

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17
4
0
Highest
24
Mon
4
Tue
20
Wed
4
Thu
25
Fri
29
Sat
21
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.