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R4 493+ Cheap flights to Blantyre

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— BLZ
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

Flights to Blantyre in 2025

Find the latest flights to Blantyre in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Return from

R9 041

One-way from

R4 493

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R9 896
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 8/5-15/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Blantyre
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 23/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Blantyre
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R540 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Blantyre
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Blantyre. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 8/511:15JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Thu 15/514:10BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mAirlink
Deal found 24/3R9 041
Thu 19/622:50JNB - BLZ
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/69:20BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R9 168
Sat 19/412:20JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/414:10BLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R10 751

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Thu 15/5

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R9 041

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

22:50-8:40

2 stops33h 50m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 22/6

9:20-11:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R9 168

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/4

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Tue 22/4

14:10-16:35

Nonstop2h 25m

R10 751

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

11:15-13:30

Nonstop2h 15m

R4 493

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

R4 893

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

10:50-16:40

1 stop5h 50m

R6 312

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Deals found on 24/3

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When is the best time to book a flight to Blantyre?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Blantyre, you should look to book at least 78 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.

How long is the flight to Blantyre?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre takes 2 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Blantyre from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Blantyre

The most flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre are scheduled on a Sunday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Blantyre?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre are Ethiopian Air and Airlink.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R487

Airlink

Airlink

From R388

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Blantyre?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre are Airlink and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Blantyre by month

Plan your trip to Blantyre by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Blantyre ranges from 0.0 - 200.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 200.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Blantyre when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Blantyre by month

Plan your trip to Blantyre by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Blantyre, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Blantyre

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Blantyre. 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 Blantyre. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

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
67 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

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
766 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Crew

9,0

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

FAQs about flying to Blantyre

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Blantyre?

    If you book a flight to Blantyre, you will be flying into Chileka, which is the city’s only airport. Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) is located 12,3 km from the centre of Blantyre. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre Chileka should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Blantyre if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Blantyre on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Blantyre?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Blantyre.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Blantyre?

    Blantyre Chileka is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Blantyre. One-way flights to Blantyre Chileka typically cost R1 127, while return flights cost around R1 757.

  • How much is a return flight to Blantyre?

    A return flight to Blantyre will typically cost around R1 250, however they can be found for as little as R97.

  • Does Blantyre Chileka have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Blantyre Chileka can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Blantyre Chileka?

    Yes. Blantyre Chileka has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Good Hope Rest House is the closest property to Blantyre Chileka (0,0 km away from Blantyre Chileka).

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