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R4 926+ Cheap flights to Lilongwe

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Flights to Lilongwe in 2025

Find the latest flights to Lilongwe 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 20 January 2025.

Return from

R7 736

One-way from

R4 926

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 766
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 7/2-17/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 18/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Lilongwe
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High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lilongwe. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Fri 7/21:15JNB - LLW
1 stop12h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 17/214:25LLW - JNB
2 stops25h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/1R7 736
Wed 5/314:35JNB - LLW
3 stops19h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/38:10LLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R7 961
Wed 5/310:50JNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Wed 12/313:50LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Deal found 20/1R9 328
Tue 4/27:20JNB - LLW
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/313:50LLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R10 508

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Locate flights to Lilongwe that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 January 2025.

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JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/2

1:15-13:35

1 stop12h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 17/2

14:25-16:00

2 stops25h 35m

R7 736

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

14:35-9:40

3 stops19h 05m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 12/3

8:10-11:35

1 stop3h 25m

R7 961

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Wed 12/3

13:50-16:20

Nonstop2h 30m

R9 328

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/2

7:20-15:00

1 stop7h 40m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 3/3

13:50-16:20

Nonstop2h 30m

R10 508

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/7

10:50-13:10

Nonstop2h 20m

R4 926

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

8:40-13:35

1 stop28h 55m

R5 058

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

7:00-15:00

1 stop8h 00m

R5 451

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

12:20-15:45

1 stop3h 25m

R5 769

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Travel insights for flights to Lilongwe

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lilongwe, you should look to book at least 72 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 Lilongwe?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe takes 2 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Lilongwe from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Lilongwe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Lilongwe. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Lilongwe should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Lilongwe

The most flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lilongwe?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and Airlink.

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From R357

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R534

Airlink

Airlink

From R490

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lilongwe?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lilongwe are Kenya Airways, Airlink and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Lilongwe by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lilongwe ranges from 0.0 - 210.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 210.0 mm. May is typically the driest time to visit Lilongwe when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Lilongwe by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lilongwe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, November is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lilongwe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lilongwe. 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 Lilongwe. Reviews last updated 20 January 2025.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1

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
68 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1

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
774 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
277 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Food

7,9

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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

    For a flight to Lilongwe, you will be flying into Lilongwe Intl. Lilongwe Intl (LLW) is just 20,4 km from the centre of the city. Lilongwe Intl is the only Lilongwe airport and it handles 2 daily flights from Johannesburg. 3 airlines have flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe Intl on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lilongwe?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Kenya Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lilongwe.

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

    Lilongwe Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lilongwe. One-way flights to Lilongwe Intl typically cost R2 407, while return flights cost around R6 467.

  • How much is a return flight to Lilongwe?

    A return flight to Lilongwe will typically cost around R488, however they can be found for as little as R345.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lilongwe depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lilongwe, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Lilongwe Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Lilongwe Intl?

    Yes. Lilongwe Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Avon Garden Apartments Area 25 is the closest property to Lilongwe Intl (11,3 km away from Lilongwe Intl).

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