Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

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What you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

  • Airlink
  • Malawi Airlines
  • South African Airways

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • Ethiopian Airlines
  • Kenya Airways
  • RwandAir

These airlines fly from Johannesburg to Lilongwe, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

1 hour 45 minutes

This is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Johannesburg/Lilongwe route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Lilongwe and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.

How to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe

Tips and advice from our flight experts

You've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Lilongwe. We found 15 flights and compared them to give you the best offers. On average, Airlink is the cheapest airline for this route, so keep an eye out for them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for £82 from Johannesburg to Lilongwe on 07/06/2026 at 18:45.

We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 5 airlines that operate the 530 km flight from Johannesburg to Lilongwe.

To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. The peak season is during the dry months from May to October. Airlink is a popular and affordable choice for this route, with an average flight duration of 1 hour 45 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our hotel booking options or use our flight + hotel service to save time and money.