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Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre from $253

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Flights from Johannesburg to Blantyre - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Johannesburg to Blantyre, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Blantyre, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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 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 October, where tickets cost $541 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is $591 and $589 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 42 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Blantyre?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre. They are Airlink and Ethiopian Air. The cheapest airline for this route is Airlink, with the best one-way deal found costing $479. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Airlink.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Blantyre per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Blantyre, with an average flight time of 2h 10m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 12 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Blantyre?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 11:20 am and will be landing in Blantyre at 1:25 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre jets off at 12:20 pm and lands at 2:35 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$253
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $253 for a one-way ticket.

  • 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, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Blantyre, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 $495 and an overall rating of 8.2, Airlink is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $546 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from JNB to Blantyre

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $253 or less one-way and $413 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Johannesburg to Blantyre?

Find which airlines fly direct from OR Tambo to Chileka, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Blantyre Chileka

Monday

Airlink, Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Airlink, Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Thursday

Airlink, Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Friday

Airlink, Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Saturday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Sunday

Airlink, Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Blantyre Chileka to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Airlink, Emirates, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Airlink, Emirates, +2 more

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Thursday

Airlink, Emirates, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Airlink, Emirates, +2 more

Friday

Airlink, Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways

Airlink, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Saturday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Sunday

Airlink, Emirates, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Airlink, Emirates, +2 more

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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.
8.2
AirlinkOverall score based on 75 reviews
7.5Food
6.2Entertainment
8.8Crew
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
Airline reviews

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

8.0 ExcellentGerhard, May 2024UTN - JNB
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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

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Seat in front of my wife was broken so it reclined further than normal and without having to push the recline button so my wife had absolutely no room the entire 17 hour flight. My seat was broken and wouldn't recline at all. Also.. my tray table was sticky and dirty right away before I even used it. Also...the floor in the back of the plane from our row of seats on back was totally soaked and both times we landed water came rushing out of the food/servant area like a flood onto the same already wet carpet. It got everything wet that was placed around our feet...including our shoes and socks.

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

The food really sucks And they really need to work on entertainment The movie selection is herendous .

Hot, uncomfortable and very rough take off and landing. Very regrettable.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Blantyre found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/20Mon
nonstopAirlink
2h 05mJNB-BLZ
$253
5/30Thu
nonstopEthiopian Air
2h 15mJNB-BLZ
$258
5/29Wed
2 stops
15h 25mJNB-BLZ
$339
5/20Mon
3 stops
25h 50mJNB-BLZ
$349
5/31Fri
1 stop
5h 50mJNB-BLZ
$374
5/20Mon
2 stops
23h 40mJNB-BLZ
$381
5/20Mon
1 stop
5h 50mJNB-BLZ
$397
5/30Thu
3 stops
9h 20mJNB-BLZ
$402
5/30Thu
2 stops
21h 55mJNB-BLZ
$448
5/30Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
14h 00mJNB-BLZ
$550

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Johannesburg - Blantyre Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Blantyre (BLZ)Malawi

Return flight deals:

Blantyre - Johannesburg

Cabin classes:

$399

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