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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£395
Typical prices: £457-£731
TAAG
Sun 10/1Sun 17/1
LOS - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£827
Typical prices: £731-£867
South African
Sun 10/1Sun 17/1
LOS - JNB • Direct
Direct flights
4 days a week
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with South African. Average duration is 5h 55m
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Addis Ababa (ADD)
Cheapest • Avg £501 (return)
Kigali (KGL)
Shortest trip • 10h 35m (one-way)
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South African
Most punctual • 89% on-time
Night flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 14% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Lagos to Johannesburg (LOS-JNB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Lagos to Johannesburg

Sun, 10 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan
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16:00 - 14:40LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
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16:40 - 14:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
23h 05m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
£395TAAG
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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16:00 - 04:15LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 15m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
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05:45 - 14:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
10h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
£400TAAG
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:00 - 08:10LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 10m2 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Cape Town Intl
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16:40 - 14:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
23h 05m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
£487Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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16:00 - 14:40LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
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16:00 - 14:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
23h 45m2 stops Cape Town Intl Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
£488Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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12:30 - 00:25LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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01:35 - 21:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
21h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
£522Kenya Airways
Fri, 4 Dec - Thu, 14 Jan
Uganda Airlines Logo
22:25 - 11:45LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 20m1 stop Entebbe
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20:40 - 12:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
16h 50m1 stop Entebbe
£541Uganda Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec
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22:25 - 11:45LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 20m1 stop Entebbe
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20:40 - 12:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
16h 50m1 stop Entebbe
£541Uganda Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Kenya Airways Logo
12:30 - 00:25LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:05 - 21:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
10h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
£560Kenya Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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14:45 - 13:55LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 10m1 stop Kigali Intl
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17:45 - 13:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
20h 30m1 stop Kigali Intl
£568RwandAir
Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
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14:45 - 02:20LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 35m1 stop Kigali Intl
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03:10 - 13:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
11h 05m1 stop Kigali Intl
£570RwandAir
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Lagos to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lagos to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Lagos usually cost between £400 and £527 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £400 on TAAG (10 Nov–24 Nov).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg?

When flying from Lagos to Johannesburg, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Lagos, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost £404 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £558 and £523 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Lagos to Johannesburg

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Joyce Oladeinde

Joyce Oladeinde

Expert on LOS

Joyce is a travel and food culture writer and tourism marketing consultant based in the UK. Having explored over 40 countries and lived in Tanzania, Kenya, and Nigeria, she shares solo travel guides and culinary experiences on her blog, DIY With Joy. As co-founder of Crescendo Digital, she promotes African tourism, driven by her passion for cultural connections and inclusivity.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on JNB

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Lagos to Johannesburg

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

£226
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
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FAQs for booking Lagos to Johannesburg flights

  • How many flights are there between Lagos and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Lagos and lands in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 5h 55m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 4 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £226 for a one-way ticket and £395 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lagos to Johannesburg?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lagos to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lagos to Johannesburg?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Lagos and Johannesburg, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Lagos to Johannesburg?

    You can catch a direct flight from Lagos to Johannesburg on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg, RwandAir or South African?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg are RwandAir and South African. With an average price for the route of £493 and an overall rating of 7.9, RwandAir is the most popular choice. South African is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £928 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lagos to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Lagos to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Lagos to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Lagos is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Lagos to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Lagos with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Lagos up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Lagos to Johannesburg?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wednesday

South African

South African

Thursday

South African

South African

Friday

South African

South African

Sunday

South African

South African

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wednesday

South African

South African

Thursday

South African

South African

Friday

South African

South African

Sunday

South African

South African

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