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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 pm and lands at 4:28 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:50 pm and lands at 7:18 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 2h 28m, covering 925 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $525 to $662, with an average of $571 over the past 12 months. Anything below $525 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $571 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $517 round-trip via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared to $548 for nonstop.

Airlink is the only airline operating Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $549 to $1,849. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $456, which is 37% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Lilongwe Intl (LLW) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

One-stop flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) - 84% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Harare (HRE) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $547 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $747, a difference of $200.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Lilongwe and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• Ethiopian Air

Flying via Blantyre Chileka (BLZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 33m, compared with 12h 24m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 13h 26m via Harare (HRE).

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Gallagher Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lilongwe to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Ethiopian Air: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You can use Lilongwe International Airport when traveling to cities like Dowa,24 miles, Ntchisi, 32 miles, Dedza, 42miles, Salima, 47 miles, Mchinji, 62 miles, and Kasungu, 68 miles. Other towns include Nkhotakota, 80 miles; Ntcheu, 82 miles; Balaka, 105 miles; and Mangochi, 105 miles.

The most widely used means of transport in Lilongwe is by buses, which also connect to major cities like Zomba, Mzuzu, Kasungu, and Blantyre. The bus stop is located at the northern end of independence drive. You will also find international buses that connect Lilongwe with Harare, Dar es salaam, Johannesburg, and Lusaka.