Which airports can I use when flying from Durban to Lagos?

Flights from Durban to Lagos usually depart from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) and arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Durban to Lagos?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Durban to Lagos.

Which airports do connecting flights from Durban to Lagos pass through?

Connecting flights from Durban to Lagos most commonly pass through: • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 99% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 1% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Durban to Lagos?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Durban to Lagos. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R11 334 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R17 364, a difference of R6 030. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Durban to Lagos?

A direct flight from Durban to Lagos takes 00m, covering 8 042 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Durban to Lagos?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Durban to Lagos changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about R15 035 to R24 964. That means the highest observed fare was about 66% higher than the lowest one.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Durban to Lagos?

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 52m, compared to 22h 04m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

What is the time difference between Durban and Lagos?

Lagos is 1 hour behind Durban (West Africa Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Durban to Lagos flight?

Return flights from Durban to Lagos range from R11 704 to R17 388, with an average of R14 061 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 704 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Durban to Lagos?

Return flights from Durban to Lagos typically range from R11 704 to R17 388. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 035 on Qatar Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Lagos?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Lagos. It’s 20% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Lagos?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Lagos at R11 070 return. •June (R17 397) and December (R17 364) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 57% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Durban to Lagos?

Qatar Airways (R15 035) and Emirates (R18 521) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Durban to Lagos according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Durban to Lagos?

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) is the most popular stopover for the Durban to Lagos route. 99% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via JNB.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Durban to Lagos?

Flights via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R15 771. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Durban to Lagos, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) had the shortest average connection time for Durban to Lagos stopovers at 7h 20m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

12:05 - 13:15DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

26h 10m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

9:15 - 10:55LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

24h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

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12:05 - 13:15DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

26h 10m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

9:15 - 10:55LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

24h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R15 134Qatar Airways

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Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

12:05 - 13:15DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

26h 10m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

9:15 - 10:55LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

24h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R15 167Qatar Airways

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Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

18:40 - 15:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

22h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

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R18 521Emirates

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Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

18:40 - 15:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

22h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

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Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

18:40 - 15:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

22h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

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R18 670Emirates

2 days ago

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

7:00 - 15:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

33h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

18:05 - 17:10LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

22h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 850Emirates

3+ days ago

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

7:00 - 15:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

33h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

18:05 - 17:10LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

22h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 983Emirates

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Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

7:00 - 15:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

33h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

18:05 - 17:10LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

22h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 016Emirates

2 days ago

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

12:05 - 13:15DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

50h 10m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

15:30 - 10:55LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

18h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

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How much is a return flight from Durban to Lagos? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Durban to Lagos departing in October.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Lagos?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Lagos. It’s 20% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Lagos? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Durban to Lagos, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Lagos at R11 070 return.
•June (R17 397) and December (R17 364) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 57% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Durban to Lagos?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Durban to Lagos.
How long is a flight from Durban to Lagos?
A direct flight from Durban to Lagos takes 00m, covering 8 042 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Durban to Lagos?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Durban to Lagos flight?
Return flights from Durban to Lagos range from R11 704 to R17 388, with an average of R14 061 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 704 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Durban to Lagos changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about R15 035 to R24 964. That means the highest observed fare was about 66% higher than the lowest one.
Which airports can I use when flying from Durban to Lagos?
Flights from Durban to Lagos usually depart from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) and arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS).
Which airports do connecting flights from Durban to Lagos pass through?
Connecting flights from Durban to Lagos most commonly pass through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Durban to Lagos?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Durban to Lagos. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R11 334 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R17 364, a difference of R6 030.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Durban to Lagos?
Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 52m, compared to 22h 04m via Dubai Intl (DXB).
What is the time difference between Durban and Lagos?
Lagos is 1 hour behind Durban (West Africa Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average R11 334, about R6 030 less than Wednesday fares (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Durban to Lagos trip for February. Fares historically average R11 070 return in that month – typically R6 328 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
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