South Africa to Malawi Β· 926 miles (1,490 km)

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lilongwe (LLW) flights

Air Canada Aeroplan logo
7,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from Johannesburg (JNB) to Lilongwe (LLW) 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 Lilongwe (LLW): Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines. The two airports are 926 miles (1,490 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Harare, Blantyre and Lusaka and more.

How many miles JNB to LLW 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Air Canada AeroplanOn Ethiopian Airlines7,500$62.80–93
ANA Mileage ClubOn Ethiopian Airlines17,500$34.80–65
Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines17,500$59.80–90
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Ethiopian Airlines17,500$34.80–65
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Ethiopian Airlines18,500$34.80–65
TAP Miles&GoOn Ethiopian Airlines30,000$79.60–109.80
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Ethiopian Airlines35,000$34.80–65

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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from JNB to LLW

  • 4Z
    AirlinkNot in an alliance
  • Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book JNB to LLW with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

JNB to LLW with one stop

4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Harare (HRE)Fastjet Zimbabwe, South African Airways and 4 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
    FN
    South African Airways logo
    4Z
    +3
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Blantyre (BLZ)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    4Z
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Lusaka (LUN)South African Airways, RwandAir and 4 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
    South African Airways logo
    RwandAir logo
    4Z
    +3
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Nampula (APL)Airlink, then Kenya Airways
    4Z
    Kenya Airways logo

JNB to LLW: common questions

How many miles does JNB to LLW 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 LLW?

Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Lilongwe (LLW).

How far is Johannesburg from Lilongwe by plane?

Johannesburg (JNB) and Lilongwe (LLW) are 926 miles (1,490 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 LLW 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 Lilongwe?

The most direct connections are through Harare (HRE), Blantyre (BLZ), Lusaka (LUN) and Nampula (APL). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Ethiopian Airlines through Blantyre.

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.