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Cheap flights from Lilongwe (LLW) to OR Tambo (JNB)

LLW — JNB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lilongwe Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in January or October, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lilongwe (LLW) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 September 11, 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$529

Good round-trip deal

$591 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 or less
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lilongwe to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 LLW to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Lilongwe to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

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
76 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

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
861 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

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
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
76 reviews

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.5

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Most people fly from Lilongwe Intl (LLW) if they book a flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Lilongwe Intl has 2 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 3 airlines. Lilongwe Intl is conveniently located just 12.7 mi from Lilongwe’s city center.

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

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at $406. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Kenya Airways and Airlink, with the lowest prices starting at $424 and $450, respectively. You may be able to fly from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Consider Emirates (84%), Qatar Airways (69%) or Airlink (69%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 Lilongwe to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Lilongwe to OR Tambo. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$406Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$424Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
AirlinkCheapest$450Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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