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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre from R4 493

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BLZ
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Blantyre Chileka are usually found in November or January, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Blantyre

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Blantyre (BLZ). 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 041

One-way from

R4 493

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R9 896

Good round-trip deal

R8 204 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 763 or less
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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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R540 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Blantyre Chileka.
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Blantyre
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Blantyre. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, 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
Sun 6/412:20JNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/49:10BLZ - JNB
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R11 697

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Blantyre that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Blantyre

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

Sun 6/4

12:20-14:35

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Wed 9/4

9:10-16:30

1 stop7h 20m

R11 697

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

Fri 23/5

10:50-16:40

1 stop5h 50m

R6 840

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Blantyre

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre is 78 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre (average of R508). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre in December is currently the most expensive (average of R557). 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 JNB to BLZ?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Blantyre. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 49% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Blantyre. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

The most flights from JNB to BLZ 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).

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 inches 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

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

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

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

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

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Blantyre. 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 into for flights to Blantyre from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Blantyre from Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying to Chileka, which is the city’s only airport. Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) is located 12,3 km from the centre of Blantyre. There are 2 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chileka per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at R9 041, Airlink will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre and back. In addition to Airlink, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Ethiopian Air for as low as R9 168. These flights start at 7% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre are Qatar Airways (91%), Airlink (91%) and Ethiopian Air (0%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R4 017. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Blantyre Chileka) can be booked for R9 041 on average our data indicates R7 211 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Blantyre 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre (average of R508). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre in December is currently the most expensive (average of R557). 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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Fly from OR Tambo to Blantyre on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from OR Tambo to Blantyre. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 25 March 2025.
Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Blantyre Chileka
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Top 2 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Blantyre

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Blantyre. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapestR7 061AverageR9 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 852AverageR10 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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