Cheap flights to Lilongwe
8 cities have regular scheduled flights to Lilongwe (LLW). 7 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Johannesburg, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Entebbe, Harare. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Blantyre — Lilongwe
Entebbe — Lilongwe
Harare — Lilongwe
Lusaka — Lilongwe
Johannesburg — Nairobi
Dar es Salaam — Nairobi
Nairobi — Lilongwe
Addis Ababa — Nairobi
Doha — Lilongwe
Accra — Lilongwe
Paris — Lilongwe
London — Lilongwe
Popular departure cities to Lilongwe
Flight insights to Lilongwe
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Lilongwe — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Lilongwe come from Johannesburg, Nairobi and Addis Ababa. Johannesburg leads with around 27 flights a week.
- Johannesburg27 flights/week
- Nairobi20 flights/week
- Addis Ababa14 flights/week
- Entebbe8 flights/week
- Harare5 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Lilongwe depart from South Africa, Kenya and Ethiopia. South Africa alone accounts for about 33% of all direct routes.
- South Africaavg $347
- Kenyaavg $333
- Ethiopiaavg $565
- Ugandaavg $328
- Zimbabweavg $304
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Lilongwe range from Harare at $304 to Addis Ababa at $565 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Johannesburgfrom $347
- Nairobifrom $333
- Addis Ababafrom $565
- Entebbefrom $328
- Hararefrom $304
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Lilongwe from right now are Blantyre from $79, Harare from $304 and Entebbe from $328.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Lilongwe is from Addis Ababa at about 3h 50m, followed by Entebbe (2h 30m) and Johannesburg (2h 24m).
- Addis Ababa3h 50m
- Entebbe2h 30m
- Johannesburg2h 24m
- Nairobi2h 21m
- Dar es Salaam1h 47m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Lilongwe?
- There are 8+ cities with regular flights to Lilongwe, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Lilongwe depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Lilongwe from Johannesburg, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Entebbe, Harare. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Lilongwe?
- 7 airlines operate flights to Lilongwe, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Lilongwe?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Lilongwe?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.