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$273+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Lilongwe (LLW)

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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LLW
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lilongwe Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Lilongwe

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Lilongwe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/151:25 pmJNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/318:10 amLLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/10$591
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/271:30 pmJNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/18:10 amLLW - JNB
1 stop3h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/11$597
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/1510:50 amJNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Wed 12/312:00 pmLLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Deal found 12/10$637
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/2610:50 amJNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 20mAirlink
Fri 1/22:00 pmLLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mAirlink
Deal found 12/10$648
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/271:30 pmJNB - LLW
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/22:00 pmLLW - JNB
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$660

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Lilongwe (LLW). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$471
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$273
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$514

Good round-trip deal

$593 or less

Good one-way deal

$284 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Lilongwe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/30

10:50 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Fri 2/20

2:00 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$506

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/17

10:50 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 1/24

2:00 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$506

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/28

10:50 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 2/2

2:00 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$506

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/28

12:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Lilongwe Intl

Mon 2/2

4:20 pm-3:55 am

2 stops35h 35m

$515

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

10:50 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 2/7

2:00 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$515

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/24

10:50 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Lilongwe Intl

Sat 1/31

2:00 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$515

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/22

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops17h 10m

Lilongwe Intl

Sun 5/24

8:10 am-11:35 am

1 stop3h 25m

$518

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/27

1:35 am-2:10 am

1 stop24h 35m

$279

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/28

10:50 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$288

JohannesburgLilongwe

JNB - LLW

JNBLLW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/1

10:50 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$288

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Deals found on 12/10

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Lilongwe in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lilongwe flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lilongwe flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lilongwe flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lilongwe flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Lilongwe flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Lilongwe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Lilongwe. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe is 86 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 Lilongwe?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe (average of $406). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe in August is currently the most expensive (average of $440). 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 LLW?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Lilongwe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

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
8.5
Very good
83 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

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
902 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

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
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
287 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

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 Lilongwe. 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 Lilongwe from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Lilongwe from Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying to Lilongwe Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Lilongwe Intl (LLW) is located 12.7 mi from the center of Lilongwe. There are 3 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lilongwe Intl per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe?

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe will take you 2h 20m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lilongwe are separated by a distance of 925 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Kenya Airways is currently your cheapest option to Lilongwe, with prices starting at $411. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Airlink, with the lowest prices starting at $438 and $480, respectively. Users have found that Kenya Airways is 12% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Airlink, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $172. Kenya Airways flights start at $261 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at $280 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Lilongwe from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (46%), Emirates (46%), Airlink( 46%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $479 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe. The cheapest flight overall is $272 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lilongwe Intl) is currently priced at $556.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe (average of $406). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lilongwe in August is currently the most expensive (average of $440). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Lilongwe

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Lilongwe. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$411Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$438Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
AirlinkCheapest$480Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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