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How to get fromSouth Africa to Lilongweby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Africa to Lilongwe by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane JNB - LLW
    2h 59m
    $310–587

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwebus bus
    25h
    $107

  3. Drive 1,784 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Lilongwecar car 1,784 km
    21h 15m
    $314–453

  4. Fly from Pietermaritzburg

    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane PZB - LLW
    4h 53m
    $358–960

  5. Fly from Port Elizabeth

    1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane PLZ - LLW
    5h 34m
    $350–912

  6. Bus via Blantyre

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Blantyrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blantyre to Lilongwebus bus
    29h 43m
    $138–224

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,539.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between South Africa and Lilongwe, Malawi?

Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink, and Zambia Airways fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) twice daily. Alternatively, Munorurama operates a bus from Johannesburg to Lilongwe once daily. Tickets cost $107 and the journey takes 25h.

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