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$247+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Blantyre (BLZ)

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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BLZ
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Blantyre Chileka are usually found in November or March, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$515
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$247
(Airlink)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$546

Good round-trip deal

$448 or less

Good one-way deal

$262 or less
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 June 12, 2025.

This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2311:15 amJNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Sun 10/262:10 pmBLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mAirlink
Deal found 6/10$495
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/262:30 pmJNB - BLZ
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/29:20 amBLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/11$515
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2310:50 pmJNB - BLZ
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/262:10 pmBLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$651

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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Blantyre

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/23

11:15 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 10/26

2:10 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$495

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/26

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops18h 10m

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 8/2

9:20 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$515

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/23

10:50 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 10/26

2:10 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$651

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/25

11:15 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$247

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/26

5:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$379

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/26

10:50 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$484

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Deals found on 6/10

The best insider tips for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre flights

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Airlines
Airlink

Airlink offers priority boarding and lounge access with Superb Sunbird fares, enhancing travel comfort.


Economy passengers can select seats for free, ensuring a preferred spot without extra cost.

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Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Airlines offers generous award availability in premium cabins, ideal for frequent flyers.


Enjoy Ethiopian national dishes like doro wot on medium to long-haul flights, enhancing your culinary experience.

Read more about Ethiopian Airby Paul Rubio
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Blantyre

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Blantyre from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Blantyre. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre is 90 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 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to BLZ are scheduled on a Monday (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 - 7.9 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Blantyre when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink and Ethiopian Air from Johannesburg to Blantyre by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
70 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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
70 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
70 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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
781 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
70 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.3

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?

    Located just 7.7 mi from the city center, Blantyre Chileka is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Blantyre from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chileka (BLZ) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo from 2 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre round-trip from $515. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Airlink. These flights start at 3% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Consider Qatar Airways (65%), Airlink (65%) or Emirates (54%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre.

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

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre is generally $371, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $252. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Blantyre Chileka), you can expect to pay $565 for that flight.

  • 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 vacation 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.

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$437Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
AirlinkCheapest$467Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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