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R5 066 Find Cheap Flights from Lagos to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
R8 546
Typical prices: R8 627-R11 541
TAAG
Sat 24/10Sat 31/10
LOS - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R17 691
Typical prices: R15 539-R17 530
South African
Wed 4/11Wed 11/11
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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Luanda (NBJ)
Cheapest • Avg R8 543 (return)
Nairobi (NBO)
Shortest trip • 11h 30m (one-way)
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South African
Most punctual • 90% 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 17% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 15% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Lagos to Johannesburg (LOS-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Lagos to Johannesburg 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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Recent return flight deals from Lagos to OR Tambo

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
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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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5:45 - 14:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
10h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R8 546TAAG
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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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
R8 546TAAG
Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 2
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2:00 - 12:45LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
9h 45m1 stop Entebbe
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16:40 - 14:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
23h 05m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R9 712Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 5
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22:25 - 11:45LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 20m1 stop Entebbe
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5:45 - 14:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
10h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R10 165Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11
Uganda Airlines Logo
13:30 - 2:00LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 30m1 stop Entebbe
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13:45 - 0:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
11h 45m1 stop Entebbe
R10 294Uganda Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 18
Uganda Airlines Logo
2:00 - 12:45LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
9h 45m1 stop Entebbe
Uganda Airlines Logo
13:45 - 0:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
11h 45m1 stop Entebbe
R10 877Uganda Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 10
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16:40 - 13:15LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 35m2 stops Accra Kotoka Dar Es Salaam
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14:15 - 15:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
26h 25m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam
R11 007Air Tanzania
Fri, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 31
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16:40 - 13:15LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 35m2 stops Accra Kotoka Dar Es Salaam
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14:15 - 15:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
26h 25m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam
R11 104Air Tanzania
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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22:45 - 0:15LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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17:00 - 21:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
29h 45m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R11 411Kenya Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31
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22:45 - 10:55LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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17:00 - 11:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
19h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R11 427Kenya Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Lagos to OR Tambo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lagos to OR Tambo 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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Lagos usually cost between R8 708 and R11 346 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R8 546 on TAAG (Sept 29–Oct 6).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Lagos to Johannesburg, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Lagos, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost R8 724 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R12 010 and R11 330 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R8 701 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

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 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

R5 066
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Lagos to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lagos to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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 Lagos to Johannesburg flights

  • How do you go from central Lagos to Lagos airport?

    From midtown Lagos, take a bus from Bailey Street west to the Ikorodu Road, which connects straight to the airport. Depending on traffic, the entire driving time from center Lagos to the MMI airport is around 30 minutes. Taking a taxi, which costs $6 to $8 and takes 15 minutes, is the fastest way to get from Lagos to Lagos Airport (LOS). One company that comes highly recommended is Metro taxi.

  • Does Lagos Airport have any lounges?

    You can choose between different lunges available at the terminal compllex. WiFi, as well as other basic services, are available in the executive and VIP lounges. Some of the lounges are the Gabfol Lounge, First Lounge, SDS Lounge Services, and the Llegada Arrival Lounge.

  • 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 3 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 R5 066 for a one-way ticket and R8 546 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, TAAG or RwandAir?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg are TAAG and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of R8 633 and an overall rating of 6,0, TAAG is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R10 877 and an overall rating of 7,8.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R9 772 or less one-way and R15 583 or less round-trip.
  • There are quite noiseless lounges at Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport where you may rest after a long travel or stopover. Alternatives: If sleeping at the airport is not pleasant for you, there are several hotels where you may make reservations and sleep.
  • The Johannesburg airport has a free shuttle service that runs between the terminals and car parks. Passengers may stroll from one terminal to the other since they are all located in one enormous complex. The high-speed Gautrain connects Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, Marlboro (for Pretoria and Johannesburg connections), and Sandton. Marlboro is 10 minutes away, while Sandton is 15 minutes.
  • There are a variety of corporate lounges accessible at the Johannesburg airport, and several airlines, such as British Airways, Emirates, and Air France, even have their own dedicated lounges. In the domestic terminal you'll find the multipurpose Premier Conference Centre, which is responsible for the conference facilities. There are a number of hotels in the area, notably the Mondor at Emperors Palace Hotel, that provide convenient access to additional meeting and business facilities.

Prefer to fly direct from Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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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Everything you need to know for your flight from Lagos to OR Tambo

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Lagos (LOS)
OR Tambo (JNB)