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$255+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Blantyre (BLZ)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BLZ
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Sat 4/19
Sat 4/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Blantyre Chileka are usually found in January or November, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Blantyre

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Blantyre (BLZ). 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 April 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$490
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$255
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$543

Good round-trip deal

$455 or less

Good one-way deal

$263 or less
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Blantyre
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Blantyre. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/292:30 pmJNB - BLZ
2 stops18h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/89:20 amBLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/14$492
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/911:15 amJNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mAirlink
Tue 9/162:10 pmBLZ - JNB
Nonstop2h 25mAirlink
Deal found 4/13$499
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/912:20 pmJNB - BLZ
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/163:05 pmBLZ - JNB
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$652

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Blantyre

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/29

10:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops33h 50m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 6/1

5:10 pm-3:55 am

2 stops34h 45m

$490

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/29

11:15 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Sun 6/1

2:10 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$515

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/13

12:20 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Blantyre Chileka

Sat 8/23

9:10 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$650

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/21

11:15 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$262

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/6

12:20 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$314

JohannesburgBlantyre

JNB - BLZ

JNBBLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/21

7:10 am-4:40 pm

3 stops9h 30m

$400

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Blantyre in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Blantyre flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Blantyre flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Blantyre flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Blantyre flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Blantyre flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre trip
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Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Airlines offers generous award availability in premium cabins, ideal for frequent flyers.


Enjoy Ethiopian national dishes like doro wot on medium to long-haul flights, enhancing your culinary experience.

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Airlink

Airlink offers priority boarding and lounge access with Superb Sunbird fares, enhancing travel comfort.


Economy passengers can select seats for free, ensuring a preferred spot without extra cost.

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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Blantyre

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Blantyre from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Blantyre. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to BLZ?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Blantyre. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 14, 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Blantyre. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 14, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to BLZ are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Blantyre by month

Plan your trip to Blantyre by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Blantyre ranges from 0.0 - 7.9 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Blantyre when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Blantyre by month

Plan your trip to Blantyre by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Blantyre, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, October is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Blantyre

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Blantyre. 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 Blantyre. Reviews last updated April 14, 2025.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.0

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
67 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.0

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
765 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
67 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Blantyre. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 7.7 mi from the city center, Blantyre Chileka is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Blantyre from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chileka (BLZ) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo from 2 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre round-trip from $490. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Airlink. These flights start at 8% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Consider Qatar Airways (86%), Airlink (86%) or Ethiopian Air (0%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Blantyre is generally $398, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $206. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Blantyre Chileka), you can expect to pay $565 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Blantyre by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Blantyre

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Blantyre. 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 April 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirlinkCheapest$467Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$491Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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