Johannesburg (JNB) to Blantyre (BLZ) flights

An economy award from Johannesburg (JNB) to Blantyre (BLZ) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $62.80. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Blantyre (BLZ): Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines. The two airports are 843 miles (1,356 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Lilongwe.
How many miles JNB to BLZ costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Ethiopian Airlines | 7,500 | $62.80β93 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $34.80β65 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $59.80β90 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $34.80β65 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Ethiopian Airlines | 18,500 | $34.80β65 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Ethiopian Airlines | 30,000 | $79.60β109.80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Ethiopian Airlines | 35,000 | $34.80β65 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JNB to BLZ
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book JNB to BLZ with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
JNB to BLZ with one stop
1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lilongwe (LLW)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
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JNB to BLZ: common questions
How many miles does JNB to BLZ cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $62.80. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (17,500), Avianca LifeMiles (17,500) and Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to BLZ?
Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Blantyre (BLZ).
How far is Johannesburg from Blantyre by plane?
Johannesburg (JNB) and Blantyre (BLZ) are 843 miles (1,356 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JNB to BLZ award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Johannesburg and Blantyre?
The most direct connections are through Lilongwe (LLW). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ethiopian Airlines through Lilongwe.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.





