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R6 203 Find cheap flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

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Cheap flight deals from Lagos to OR Tambo (LOS-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lagos to OR Tambo 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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13:50 - 23:30LOS-JNB
8h 40m1 stop
16:40 - 12:50JNB-LOS
21h 10m1 stop
R9 103TAAG
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Sun, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 23
13:50 - 14:35LOS-JNB
23h 45m1 stop
16:40 - 12:50JNB-LOS
21h 10m1 stop
R9 158TAAG
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Fri, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 29
10:50 - 1:55LOS-JNB
14h 05m2 stops
11:20 - 23:05JNB-LOS
12h 45m2 stops
R9 672Air Côte d’Ivoire
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Thu, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 20
10:50 - 1:55LOS-JNB
14h 05m2 stops
11:20 - 23:05JNB-LOS
12h 45m2 stops
R10 058Air Côte d’Ivoire
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Sun, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 31
12:25 - 15:50LOS-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
1:15 - 21:45JNB-LOS
21h 30m1 stop
R13 086Kenya Airways
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Wed, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 16
22:45 - 15:50LOS-JNB
16h 05m1 stop
17:00 - 11:30JNB-LOS
19h 30m1 stop
R13 104Kenya Airways
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Mon, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 21
21:50 - 4:40LOS-JNB
5h 50mdirect
15:10 - 20:20JNB-LOS
6h 10mdirect
R14 554South African
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Fri, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 29
21:50 - 4:45LOS-JNB
5h 55mdirect
15:10 - 20:20JNB-LOS
6h 10mdirect
R14 664South African
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Wed, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 25
13:40 - 13:05LOS-JNB
22h 25m1 stop
23:00 - 12:25JNB-LOS
14h 25m1 stop
R14 829Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 19
13:40 - 13:05LOS-JNB
22h 25m1 stop
23:00 - 12:25JNB-LOS
14h 25m1 stop
R15 141Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 20

Flights from Lagos to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Lagos to Johannesburg, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is 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 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 October, where tickets cost R10 718 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is R13 637 and R12 902 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 109 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Lagos to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Johannesburg from Lagos were found on Air Côte d’Ivoire (R6 203) and Air Peace (R6 681), and the lowest return tickets were found on TAAG (R9 103) and Air Côte d’Ivoire (R9 672).

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. They are Air Peace and South African. The cheapest airline for this route is Air Peace, with the best one-way deal found costing R10 907. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air Peace.

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

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Lagos and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 6h 07m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the evening. 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 Lagos and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 Lagos to Johannesburg take?

A direct flight to Johannesburg will take on average 5h 50m to travel the 7 274 km flying distance from Lagos.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Lagos at 15:10 and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 22:30.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 21:50 and lands at 4:45.

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Low season

November

High season

March

Cheapest flight

R6 203
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Lagos to Johannesburg

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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R338 for a one-way ticket and R496 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?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of R10 965 and an overall rating of 7,3, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R12 365 and an overall rating of 6,9.

  • 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.

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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 934 or less one-way and R14 975 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.
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Prefer to fly direct 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

Friday

South African

South African

Sunday

Air Peace, South African

Air Peace, South African

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Direct returns

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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Top 5 airlines serving from Lagos to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lagos to Johannesburg. 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 Lagos to OR Tambo? 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.
7,6
South AfricanOverall score based on 153 reviews
8,0Boarding
8,3Crew
7,3Food
6,6Entertainment
7,4Comfort
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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.

2,0 MediocreDafydd, May 2024CPT - JNB
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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.

The cabin crew members were so exceptionally good. They were always respectful to us the passengers and were professional. I also enjoyed the meals.

Customer service and the food was great. If the announcements in English could be said slower for the customer to understand what is being said. Due to ascent, it is difficult to understand. repaeting would help.

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.

I was a good, but long trip. The airline did a good job. I would use them again.

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

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.

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.

Everything was perfect but they need to work on the drink I mean soda,the passengers surpose to be entitled to a can of soda not on cups with the amount of money we paid.They have to work on it.

Nothing was good. It was awful. We boarded the plane and were stationary for 3 hours. They assured us they were in contact with our connecting flight and the plane would wait since 95% of us were going to jfk, but they did not. They took us to Abidjan 3 hours late, knowing that we would all be stuck in a foreign country on New Year’s Eve/ day with no assistance whatsoever. They was little to no communication from them. So many more sad details to add, but I’ll just leave it here - Never would I recommend anyone to use Air Côte d’Ivoire. Absolutely terrible airline. No outlets to charge on their old plane, unfriendly staff, not good food.. I repeat, nothing was good about the flight.

Everything could have been better. One of my luggage didn’t arrive until after two days. The flight was delayed for over 30 mins. No proper communication from airport staff because they didn’t speak English. I regret ever transitioning at Abidjan. It was a terrible experience and will never use Ethiopian Airline also. In flight, water was dripping from the ceiling just above my seat area. It’s my worst flight experience so far. Thank you

Seats were great. Business class service has been cut entirely, not even a water handed out

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. 15 hours without WiFi!!!

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.

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.

Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

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 Lagos to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/8Sun
2 stopsAir Côte d’Ivoire
14h 05mLOS-JNB
R6 203
26/9Thu
2 stopsAir Côte d’Ivoire
14h 05mLOS-JNB
R6 258
19/1Sun
directAir Peace
6h 20mLOS-JNB
R6 681
23/8Fri
1 stopTAAG
12h 15mLOS-JNB
R6 956
6/8Tue
1 stopTAAG
23h 20mLOS-JNB
R6 993
13/11Wed
directSouth African
5h 50mLOS-JNB
R9 709
3/1Fri
directSouth African
5h 50mLOS-JNB
R11 361
3/8Sat
1 stopKenya Airways
11h 00mLOS-JNB
R12 719
25/9Wed
3 stopsEthiopian Air
37h 00mLOS-JNB
R17 270
24/8Sat
4 stopsEthiopian Air
44h 55mLOS-JNB
R18 298

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Last minute flights from Lagos to OR Tambo

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 Lagos to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/7Sun
multi-stop
12h 45mLOS-JNB
31/7Wed
multi-stop
29h 45mJNB-LOS
R12 609
28/7Sun
multi-stop
12h 45mLOS-JNB
30/7Tue
multi-stop
11h 15mJNB-LOS
R13 306
30/7Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
21h 30mLOS-JNB
6/8Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
24h 20mJNB-LOS
R13 361
29/7Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
10h 50mLOS-JNB
6/8Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
19h 30mJNB-LOS
R14 609
26/7Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 30mLOS-JNB
29/7Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
14h 25mJNB-LOS
R18 445
26/7Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 30mLOS-JNB
28/7Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
14h 25mJNB-LOS
R18 794
28/7Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
10h 20mLOS-JNB
26/6Thu
multi-stopRwandAir
10h 30mJNB-LOS
R19 583
26/7Fri
directSouth African
5h 55mLOS-JNB
28/7Sun
directSouth African
6h 10mJNB-LOS
R26 245
28/7Sun
directSouth African
5h 55mLOS-JNB
31/7Wed
directSouth African
6h 10mJNB-LOS
R27 512
28/7Sun
multi-stopRwandAir
47h 00mLOS-JNB
26/6Thu
multi-stopRwandAir
10h 30mJNB-LOS
R29 604

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Lagos - Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Lagos (LOS)Nigeria

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Johannesburg - Lagos

Cabin classes:

R85 380
R42 066
R11 012