Lilongwe (LLW) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights
An economy award from Lilongwe (LLW) to Johannesburg (JNB) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Lilongwe (LLW) to Johannesburg (JNB): 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 LLW to JNB 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 | $43–108 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $15–80 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $40–105 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $15–80 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Ethiopian Airlines | 18,500 | $15–80 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Ethiopian Airlines | 30,000 | $59.80–124.80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Ethiopian Airlines | 35,000 | $15–80 |
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 LLW to JNB
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book LLW to JNB 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
LLW to JNB with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Harare (HRE)Ethiopian Airlines, then Fastjet Zimbabwe, South African Airways and 3 moreFN
4Z+2 - Via Blantyre (BLZ)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way4Z
- Via Lusaka (LUN)Ethiopian Airlines, then South African Airways, RwandAir and 4 more
4Z+3 - Via Nampula (APL)Kenya Airways, then Airlink
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LLW to JNB: common questions
How many miles does LLW to JNB cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. 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 LLW to JNB?
Airlink and Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Lilongwe (LLW) to Johannesburg (JNB).
How far is Lilongwe from Johannesburg by plane?
Lilongwe (LLW) and Johannesburg (JNB) 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 LLW to JNB 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 Lilongwe and Johannesburg?
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.