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R4 018 Find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lagos

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from OR Tambo to Lagos that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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16:40 - 12:50JNB-LOS
21h 10m1 stop
13:50 - 14:35LOS-JNB
23h 45m1 stop
R8 092TAAG
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Sat, Oct 19 - Fri, Nov 1
16:40 - 12:50JNB-LOS
21h 10m1 stop
13:50 - 23:30LOS-JNB
8h 40m1 stop
R8 110TAAG
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Fri, Dec 20 - Sun, Jan 5
23:00 - 12:25JNB-LOS
14h 25m1 stop
13:40 - 3:55LOS-JNB
13h 15m1 stop
R8 147Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 23
3:10 - 12:40JNB-LOS
10h 30m1 stop
15:00 - 2:20LOS-JNB
10h 20m1 stop
R8 752RwandAir
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Wed, Aug 21 - Thu, Aug 29
3:10 - 12:40JNB-LOS
10h 30m1 stop
15:00 - 2:20LOS-JNB
10h 20m1 stop
R9 229RwandAir
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Wed, Dec 18 - Wed, Jan 1
14:30 - 12:25JNB-LOS
22h 55m1 stop
13:40 - 3:55LOS-JNB
13h 15m1 stop
R9 450Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 28
12:10 - 11:30JNB-LOS
24h 20m1 stop
12:25 - 15:50LOS-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
R9 523Kenya Airways
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Sun, Sep 29 - Sun, Mar 9
1:15 - 11:30JNB-LOS
11h 15m1 stop
12:25 - 15:50LOS-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
R9 560Kenya Airways
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Wed, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 18
15:10 - 20:20JNB-LOS
6h 10mdirect
21:50 - 4:40LOS-JNB
5h 50mdirect
R11 009South African
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Sun, Sep 29 - Sun, Mar 9
15:10 - 20:20JNB-LOS
6h 10mdirect
21:50 - 4:40LOS-JNB
5h 50mdirect
R13 908South African
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Fri, Dec 13 - Fri, Jan 24

Flights from OR Tambo to Lagos - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Johannesburg to Lagos, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Lagos, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos is March, where tickets cost R7 376 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is R11 321 and R9 743 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 134 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lagos?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Lagos found on KAYAK was with TAAG for R4 018. TAAG proposed a return connection from R8 092 and Ethiopian Air from R8 147.

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lagos?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos. They are Air Peace and South African. The cheapest airline for this route is South African, with the best one-way deal found costing R9 671. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air Peace.

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

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Lagos, with an average flight time of 6h 15m. The most common departure time is 0:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 4 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 50% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lagos?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Lagos take?

The duration of a direct flight to Lagos from Johannesburg is typically 6h 10m. The journey crosses a distance of 7 274 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Lagos?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 0:30 and will be landing in Lagos at 5:50.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Lagos?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos jets off at 23:15 and lands at 4:35.

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May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R4 018
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Lagos

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Lagos based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Lagos flights

  • If I have an early morning flight from OR Tambo International Airport, is there somewhere near the airport to stay overnight?

    There’s a choice of hotels on site at OR Tambo Airport. The InterContinental Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is a 5-star establishment directly opposite the terminal buildings and the City Lodge Hotel OR Tambo adjoins the departures hall without having to go outside. Both hotels are less than a five-minute walk to the airport terminal.

  • What is the best transport option for me to use from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos to the city centre or hotel area?

    Although there are a few other options, the most recommended transport option is to use a taxi. Look for the yellow and blue taxis outside the terminal. However it’s not always safe to use a taxi at night, so rather, arrange with your hotel to organise a taxi for you. Always negotiate your taxi fee before leaving the airport. An average fee to Lagos city centre is around 5 000 NGN (around 200,00 ZAR). Although the drive is only around 20 kilometres, due to the condition of the roads and the traffic, it can take anywhere from one to three hours. You can also arrange a private transfer from the airport.  

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos was R219 for a one-way ticket and R441 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Lagos?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Lagos.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Lagos are Ethiopian Air and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of R8 629 and an overall rating of 7,3, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R8 228 and an overall rating of 7,8.

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

    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 Johannesburg to Lagos.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lagos from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Lagos?

    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 Lagos with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

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

    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 Lagos from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R7 332 or less one-way and R10 673 or less round-trip.
  • The only airport in Johannesburg that has flights to Lagos is OR Tambo International Airport. Airlines that fly this route with stops include Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air, Air Cote d Ivoire, and Qatar Air. South African Airways flies direct to Lagos.
  • Wrap your baggage with the heavy-duty shrink-wrap for extra security for your bags at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. There are wrapping stations in the international departures area and they cost about R100,00 per bag.
  • An interesting fact about the international terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos is that it was modelled after Amsterdam Schipol Airport. The International Terminal facilities has three levels. The Ground Level is for International Arrivals. The First Level services International Departures with two boarding areas, the E-wing and D-wing. There are also a few VIP lounges on this level. The Mezzanine Level holds more VIP Lounges and different amenities.
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Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lagos Murtala Muhammed?

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

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Monday

Air Peace

Air Peace

Wednesday

South African

South African

Friday

South African

South African

Sunday

Air Peace, South African

Air Peace, South African

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Direct returns

Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wednesday

South African

South African

Friday

South African

South African

Sunday

Air Peace, South African

Air Peace, South African

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Top 5 airlines serving from OR Tambo to Lagos

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lagos. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Lagos? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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RwandAirOverall score based on 42 reviews
6,8Entertainment
8,1Crew
7,8Comfort
7,9Boarding
7,3Food
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Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2024EBB - KGL
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Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"
Pros: "Helpful friendly crew, reasonable ticket prices."
Cons: "Luggage was delayed by 24 hours, customer service desk in Johannesburg EXTREMELY helpful, in Kigali they were clueless. Transit area very crowded, humid and stuffy."

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

At the last minute as I boarded the airplane they made me check my carry on bag. When I arrived my Apple Watch, sunglasses, and medications had been stolen. I find this absolutely unacceptable. I will never fly with SAA again.

Cons: "It’s a hop and a skip, just 2 1/2 hours. But. Nice flight"

I still cannot find my luggage. I need my luggage.

Business and economy lines were common for most of the journey including check in and security control in Addis Abbeba. Food choice was fine, however there was a hair in my rice

Again, entertainment system didn't work. 50% of aircraft don't seem to have a functional entertainment system and the crew is absolutely uninterested in fixing. They just say Addis needs to fix it. Well, Addis had better get off it's butt and fix their aircraft.

Boarding was mayhem. Entertainment system wasn't operational. Food was poor. It was like flying in the 1990's. For the price of the ticket, this was not value for money. It felt much more like an extreme discount airline.

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

Excellent crew. Three problems need to be taken care of: 1. Lack of wi-fi during the flight. This prevents busy traveller's from working while onboard. 2. Why there were two very-slow security check points was more punishment that necessary. Went through thorough security at transit area, the an even slower one at Gare 19!!!! Why passports needed to be checked st least 5 times by 5 different people makes no sense. Additionally, passengers were crammed like sardines in a boarding area with no charging ports that work!! This was a boarding nightmare. 3. During my flight (seat 27C) the headset socket did not work. Watched one movie, but very difficult because of that. Had to keep my fingers on the socket for it to work!

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone.

Staff and service on board is always exemplary. Food however could be better.

The cabin crew were very good, respectful, and nice. However, the flight was delayed more than an hour. They could have managed the problem easily but they couldn't and that affected our travel. Thanks

Great staff. Horribly uncomfortable seating. The seats have been replaced 10 years ago. It was like sitting on an ironing board for 15 hours. This was true for both legs of the round trip flights. Would not take Kenya Airways between New York and Nairobi ever again.

Seriously one of the most disappoint experiences I have ever had when flying. My flight got delayed FIVE hours. Nobody wanted to help at the airport (“this is Kenyan booking, we cannot do anything”). I got on the phone with someone from Kenyan for one hour until he finally moved my ticket to a Delta ticket. Then the painful journey restarted - the Delta crew in land kept saying there was no other flight and ai had to wait. An agent called Gerard Robert was being so sarcastic I felt humiliated. He would say things like “you say you understand what I am saying but you are not understanding what so am saying”. I asked him to please speak in a less sarcastic tone and he said “I am not going to speak with you anymore, go find someone else”. These were his words. Tired, after 14 hours in a plane, I just wanted to cry. I looked for another agent, who was an angel and rebooked me to another flights. Thanks to her, I made it to my meeting in Washington-DC. I am going to send a formal complaint to Delta about agent Gerard Robert. It is not fair to speak with customers in that cynical, sarcastic tone. If one works in customer service, it ia important to mind that tones can make people feel humiliated. And turning the back to a customer by saying “Go find someone else” can’t be part of his training.

I almost missed my flight because my previous flight (Mombasa- Nairobi, also Kenyan airways) landed in a different terminal. There was no signs whatsoever, no information shared. It felt messy. If the flights are purchased together, like mine, there has to be indications on how to board to the following one.

The cabin is due for a refresh - the seats are very thin and not very comfortable. The AVOD system also did not work on one of the seats and the touch screen were very glitchy. The overall cleanliness of the aircraft could be improved

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Short lay-overs and total flight times. Everything else could have been better.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to Lagos found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
24/12Tue
1 stopTAAG
21h 10mJNB-LOS
R4 018
9/8Fri
1 stopTAAG
8h 10mJNB-LOS
R4 128
8/8Thu
1 stopKenya Airways
21h 30mJNB-LOS
R4 422
31/7Wed
1 stopKenya Airways
29h 45mJNB-LOS
R5 064
23/12Mon
1 stopRwandAir
10h 30mJNB-LOS
R6 055
21/12Sat
1 stopRwandAir
10h 30mJNB-LOS
R6 073
22/12Sun
2 stopsEthiopian Air
23h 55mJNB-LOS
R6 459
9/8Fri
directSouth African
6h 10mJNB-LOS
R7 817
31/7Wed
directSouth African
6h 10mJNB-LOS
R8 789
9/8Fri
3 stopsEthiopian Air
49h 05mJNB-LOS
R15 321

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Last minute flights from OR Tambo to Lagos

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to Lagos that are departing in the next 10 days.
27/7Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
11h 15mJNB-LOS
1/8Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
26h 25mLOS-JNB
R9 890
29/7Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
14h 25mJNB-LOS
30/9Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
13h 15mLOS-JNB
R10 477
28/7Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
24h 20mJNB-LOS
1/8Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
26h 25mLOS-JNB
R10 716
28/7Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
11h 15mJNB-LOS
9/8Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
16h 05mLOS-JNB
R11 358
25/7Thu
multi-stopASKY
13h 00mJNB-LOS
6/8Tue
multi-stopASKY
13h 25mLOS-JNB
R11 651
25/7Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
14h 25mJNB-LOS
6/8Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
13h 15mLOS-JNB
R11 927
28/7Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
14h 25mJNB-LOS
1/8Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
13h 25mLOS-JNB
R12 202
29/7Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
13h 00mJNB-LOS
30/9Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
13h 15mLOS-JNB
R12 220
28/7Sun
multi-stopTAAG
8h 10mJNB-LOS
31/7Wed
multi-stopTAAG
12h 15mLOS-JNB
R12 642
29/7Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
10h 30mJNB-LOS
6/8Tue
multi-stopRwandAir
10h 20mLOS-JNB
R13 560

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Johannesburg - Lagos Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Lagos (LOS)Nigeria

Return flight deals:

Lagos - Johannesburg

Cabin classes:

R28 642
R34 844
R9 688

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