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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Explore the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 380, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 828.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        JNB 10:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        LLW 13:10
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Thu, Jul 16 | Airlink
        LLW 14:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        JNB 16:30
        Lilongwe - Johannesburg | Thu, Jul 23 | Airlink
        S$ 828 S$ 1,090
        24% off
        24% off
        S$ 1,090 S$ 828
      • JNB 10:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        LLW 13:10
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Wed, Jul 15 | Airlink
        LLW 14:00
        2h 30m
        Direct
        JNB 16:30
        Lilongwe - Johannesburg | Wed, Jul 22 | Airlink
        S$ 828 S$ 1,090
        24% off
        24% off
        S$ 1,090 S$ 828
      • JNB 12:10
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        LLW 13:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Mon, Jul 20 | Kenya Airways
        LLW 10:20
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:55
        Lilongwe - Johannesburg | Wed, Jul 22 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 595 S$ 1,090
        45% off
        45% off
        S$ 1,090 S$ 595
      • JNB 17:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        LLW 13:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Mon, Jul 13 | Kenya Airways
        LLW 10:20
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:55
        Lilongwe - Johannesburg | Wed, Jul 15 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 607
        44% off
        S$ 1,090 S$ 607
      • JNB 01:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        LLW 13:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Tue, Jul 14 | Kenya Airways
        LLW 10:20
        29h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 15:50
        Lilongwe - Johannesburg | Wed, Jul 15 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 615
        44% off
        S$ 1,090 S$ 615
      • JNB 12:10
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        LLW 13:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Mon, Aug 24 | Kenya Airways
        LLW 03:30
        12h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 15:50
        Lilongwe - Johannesburg | Wed, Aug 26 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 641
        41% off
        S$ 1,090 S$ 641
      • JNB 12:10
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        LLW 13:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Mon, Jul 27 | Kenya Airways
        LLW 03:30
        20h 45m
        1 stop
        JNB 00:15
        Lilongwe - Johannesburg | Wed, Jul 29 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 642
        41% off
        S$ 1,090 S$ 642
      • JNB 12:10
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        LLW 13:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Thu, Jul 16 | Kenya Airways
        LLW 10:20
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:55
        Lilongwe - Johannesburg | Sat, Jul 18 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 644
        41% off
        S$ 1,090 S$ 644
      • JNB 01:15
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        LLW 09:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Sat, Jul 25 | Kenya Airways
        LLW 18:25
        29h 50m
        1 stop
        JNB 00:15
        Lilongwe - Johannesburg | Thu, Jul 30 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 645
        41% off
        S$ 1,090 S$ 645
      • JNB 01:15
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        LLW 02:10
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Tue, Sep 8 | Kenya Airways
        LLW 14:15
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:55
        Lilongwe - Johannesburg | Tue, Sep 15 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 646
        41% off
        S$ 1,090 S$ 646
      • JNB 01:15
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        LLW 09:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Sun, Aug 9 | Kenya Airways
        LLW 10:20
        29h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 15:50
        Lilongwe - Johannesburg | Sun, Aug 16 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 647
        41% off
        S$ 1,090 S$ 647
      • JNB 12:10
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        LLW 13:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Mon, Aug 3 | Kenya Airways
        LLW 12:35
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 00:15
        Lilongwe - Johannesburg | Mon, Aug 10 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 649
        40% off
        S$ 1,090 S$ 649
      • JNB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LLW 14:00
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Mon, Jul 13 | Normal Airline
        LLW 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        JNB 16:00
        Lilongwe - Johannesburg | Wed, Jul 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        JNB 10:50
        2h 20m
        Direct
        LLW 13:10
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Sat, Aug 15 | Airlink
        S$ 380 S$ 549
        31% off
        31% off
        S$ 549 S$ 380
      • JNB 12:10
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        LLW 09:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Fri, Aug 7 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 402 S$ 549
        27% off
        27% off
        S$ 549 S$ 402
      • JNB 12:10
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        LLW 13:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Mon, Aug 3 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 402 S$ 549
        27% off
        27% off
        S$ 549 S$ 402
      • JNB 12:10
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        LLW 09:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Sat, Jul 25 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 403
        27% off
        S$ 549 S$ 403
      • JNB 12:10
        25h 20m
        1 stop
        LLW 13:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Thu, Aug 6 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 407
        26% off
        S$ 549 S$ 407
      • JNB 01:15
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        LLW 09:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Sun, Aug 23 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 407
        26% off
        S$ 549 S$ 407
      • JNB 12:10
        25h 15m
        1 stop
        LLW 13:25
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Sat, Aug 15 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 411
        25% off
        S$ 549 S$ 411
      • JNB 12:10
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        LLW 09:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Fri, Jul 17 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 413
        25% off
        S$ 549 S$ 413
      • JNB 01:15
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        LLW 02:10
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Tue, Aug 4 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 417
        24% off
        S$ 549 S$ 417
      • JNB 12:10
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        LLW 09:30
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Fri, Aug 28 | Kenya Airways
        S$ 417
        24% off
        S$ 549 S$ 417
      • JNB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LLW 14:00
        Johannesburg - Lilongwe | Mon, Jul 13 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, including Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink, Airlink offers the lowest prices on this route.
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Airlink logo Airlink
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Lilongwe according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

The distance between Johannesburg and Lilongwe is approximately 1,504.63km. It takes around 2 hours 30 minutes on average to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 380
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 595
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,504.63km
Average flight time2 hours 30 minutes
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
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.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe?

The average price of one-way flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe purchased by Trip.com users by month 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 S$ 415, and the most expensive month is January, with an average price of up to S$ 516.

S$ 516
S$ 466
S$ 415
S$ 365
    Cheapest
  • S$ 495
    Jul
  • S$ 474
    Aug
  • S$ 415
    Sep
  • S$ 425
    Oct
  • S$ 445
    Nov
  • S$ 479
    Dec
  • S$ 516
    Jan
  • S$ 417
    Feb
  • S$ 472
    Mar
  • S$ 511
    Apr
  • S$ 512
    May
  • S$ 476
    Jun

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe during National Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way airfares from Johannesburg to Lilongwe during National Day.

National Day is scheduled on Aug 9. The flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are cheapest on Aug 11, with the lowest fare of S$ 414.

S$ 433
S$ 424
S$ 414
S$ 405
    Cheapest
  • S$ 415
    5
    Aug
  • S$ 433
    6
  • S$ 415
    7
  • S$ 425
    8
  • S$ 432
    9
  • S$ 422
    10
  • S$ 414
    11

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Lilongwe (LLW)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Airlink offers one-way fares as low as S$ 380 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to LLW on Sat, Aug 15), while Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 595 departing on Mon, Jul 20 and returning on Wed, Jul 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct 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 (JNB) to Lilongwe (LLW).
  • 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 (12:47) Airlink: S/-/T/-/T/F/S -- 4Z460 (11:19)
  • 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 Sat, Aug 15, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 380.
    · 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.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe on July 17, 2026 with Kenya Airways, with prices starting at S$ 595.
  • 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 cancelled 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.

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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.