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$295 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre

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Cheapest round-trip
$615
Typical prices: $616-$551
Airlink
Sat 8/15Sat 8/22
JNB - BLZ • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$295
Typical prices: $293-$336
Airlink
Sat 7/18
JNB - BLZ • Non-stop
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Airlink includes free checked baggage up to 44 lbs.
Ethiopian Air offers two free checked bags in Economy.
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre (JNB-BLZ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Blantyre

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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11:15 am - 1:30 pm
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BLZ
2h 15mnonstop
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2:10 pm - 4:35 pm
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JNB
2h 25mnonstop
$615Airlink
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
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12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
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BLZ
2h 15mnonstop
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9:20 am - 11:35 am
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JNB
2h 15mnonstop
$646Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
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12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
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BLZ
2h 15mnonstop
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9:20 am - 11:35 am
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JNB
2h 15mnonstop
$647Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
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12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
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BLZ
2h 15mnonstop
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9:20 am - 11:35 am
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JNB
2h 15mnonstop
$650Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
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12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
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BLZ
2h 15mnonstop
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9:20 am - 11:35 am
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JNB
2h 15mnonstop
$651Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
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12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
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2h 15mnonstop
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5:10 pm - 7:55 am
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JNB
14h 45m
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$652Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
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12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
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BLZ
2h 15mnonstop
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5:10 pm - 7:55 am
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14h 45m
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$657Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
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12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
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BLZ
2h 15mnonstop
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5:10 pm - 1:05 pm
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JNB
19h 55m
2 stops
$663Ethiopian Air
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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10:50 pm - 8:40 am
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BLZ
33h 50m
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3:15 pm - 12:35 pm
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JNB
21h 20m
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$665Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
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12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
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2h 15mnonstop
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5:10 pm - 3:55 am
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34h 45m
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$667Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Blantyre flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Johannesburg, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre is January, where tickets cost $511 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $577 and $574 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $525 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre, you should book around 10 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$295
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Blantyre based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Blantyre flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre was $295 for a one-way ticket and $615 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and Blantyre?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

    Johannesburg and Blantyre are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and will be arriving at Blantyre Chileka.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Blantyre flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Blantyre.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

    There are nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre, Airlink or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre are Airlink and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of $525 and an overall rating of 8.4, Airlink is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $569 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Blantyre from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Blantyre with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and BLZ can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Blantyre from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $263 or less one-way and $525 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Blantyre Chileka.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre Chileka Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Blantyre Chileka

Monday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Tuesday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Wednesday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Thursday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Friday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Saturday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Sunday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

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Direct returns

Blantyre Chileka to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Tuesday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Wednesday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Thursday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Friday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Saturday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Sunday

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

Airlink,Ethiopian Air

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Blantyre. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Blantyre? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
AirlinkOverall score based on 84 reviews
8.0Food
8.3Comfort
6.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.9Crew
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This was an excellent flight with great crew and a full complement service including a sandwich, a drink from the bar, tea, coffee or water with the meal and then a further bar service.

10.0 ExcellentPaul, Mar 2026
MQP - CPT
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This was an excellent flight with great crew and a full complement service including a sandwich, a drink from the bar, tea, coffee or water with the meal and then a further bar service.

I can't understand how the priority boarding queue has so many people standing in it. I was travelling business class and arrived 40 minutes before boarding time and there we about 25 people in the queue ahead of me?

Great flight, excellent service comfortable plane. No entertainment available on the flight but it was only a 3 hour flight.

Delayed boarding... we were kept standing in the bus for too long... the bus was packed and smelling people!!! As if it's not enough,when we finally came off the bus, we had to wait again standing in the sun waiting to board..

Our flight from Kasane to JNB was delayed, which meant we missed our connection to CPT. The JNB ground staff were not helpful at first, initially insisting that our flight into JNB had been on time when in fact it was 40 minutes late. No domestic transfer staff available. So we had to wait another 3 hours for the next flight to CPT, then nearly 40 minutes for our luggage. Getting into our hotel after midnight was never in the itinerary. Airlink travel is not in our future!

+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight [I629/352] . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

I had a memorable experience. I dont have any comments at this time regarding waht could be better.

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

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