Flying from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

The distance between Lilongwe and Johannesburg is approximately 1,504.63km. The average flight time between Lilongwe and Johannesburg is 2 hours 38 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 413
Kenya Airways Kenya Airways LLW-JNB 25h 35m · 1 stop Tue, Aug 25
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Cheapest return
S$ 702
Kenya Airways Kenya Airways LLW-JNB 10h · 2 stops Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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Best time to book
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,504.63km
Flight distance
2h 38m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 447, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 738.

Popular airlines from Lilongwe to Johannesburg

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, including Airlink, Kenya Airways offers the lowest prices on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Lilongwe to Johannesburg according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg.

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

The average price of one-way flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is January, with an average price of S$ 430, and the most expensive month is August, with an average price of up to S$ 656.

S$ 656
S$ 543
S$ 430
S$ 317
    Cheapest
  • S$ 656
    Aug
  • S$ 462
    Sep
  • S$ 527
    Oct
  • S$ 523
    Nov
  • S$ 491
    Dec
  • S$ 430
    Jan
  • S$ 456
    Feb
  • S$ 440
    Mar
  • S$ 493
    Apr
  • S$ 510
    May
  • S$ 505
    Jun
  • S$ 514
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg?

The average price of round-trip flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is January, with an average price of S$ 712, and the most expensive month is May, with an average price of up to S$ 1,020.

S$ 1,020
S$ 866
S$ 712
S$ 558
    Cheapest
  • S$ 793
    Aug
  • S$ 910
    Sep
  • S$ 819
    Oct
  • S$ 925
    Nov
  • S$ 931
    Dec
  • S$ 712
    Jan
  • S$ 808
    Feb
  • S$ 773
    Mar
  • S$ 965
    Apr
  • S$ 1,020
    May
  • S$ 766
    Jun
  • S$ 957
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Kenya Airways offers one-way fares as low as S$ 413 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LLW to JNB on Tue, Aug 25), while Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 702 departing on Sun, Sep 27 and returning on Sun, Oct 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg with the following airlines, including: Airlink 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 38 minutes to fly from Lilongwe (LLW) to Johannesburg (JNB).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg 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 14 flight per week flying from Lilongwe to Johannesburg. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Airlink: S/-/T/-/T/F/- -- 4Z461 (14:28)
  • To find best deals on flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, 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 Tue, Aug 25, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 413.
    · 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 Johannesburg travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg on August 31, 2026 with Kenya Airways, with prices starting at S$ 411.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Johannesburg, with Kamuzu International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport (LLW-JNB) is by far the most common option on this route: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
  • The time difference between Johannesburg and Lilongwe is 0m.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is S$ 480. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Lilongwe to Johannesburg is S$ 865. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Lilongwe and Johannesburg, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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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.