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Cheap Flights from Nigeria to OR Tambo

 
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Recent return flight deals from Nigeria to OR Tambo

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
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16:00 - 4:15LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 15m1 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 449TAAG
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 449TAAG
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11
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2:00 - 12:45LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
9h 45m1 stop Entebbe
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13:45 - 0:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
11h 45m1 stop Entebbe
R8 465Uganda Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 9
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2:00 - 12:45LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
9h 45m1 stop Entebbe
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13:45 - 0:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
11h 45m1 stop Entebbe
R8 609Uganda Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:40 - 21:35LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 55m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Cape Town Intl
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9:25 - 15:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
31h 15m2 stops Cape Town Intl Dar Es Salaam
R9 969Multiple 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 049Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 3
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12:25 - 0:15LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 50m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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9:25 - 21:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
37h 20m3 stops Cape Town Intl Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R11 218Kenya Airways
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 13
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12:25 - 14:20LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
48h 55m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls Cape Town Intl
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1:15 - 11:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
11h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R11 218Kenya Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:35 - 20:10LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
12h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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14:30 - 3:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
13h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R11 602Ethiopian Air
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 10
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22:00 - 13:30LOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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8:20 - 19:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
12h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R11 842Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to OR Tambo

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

What is the cheapest flight to Johannesburg?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Johannesburg was found on the route from Lagos, at R8 449 return. The most popular connection is from Abuja to Johannesburg, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R14 770 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R15 613. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are R18 083 on average.

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

The cheapest month for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is July, where tickets cost R8 881 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets from Nigeria is R12 210 and R11 826 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is August with an average price of R6 449.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost R16 726 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R16 726.

What is a good deal for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for the following prices or less: From Lagos R15 845 return.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

R4 753
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from Lagos to Johannesburg

FAQs - booking Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Johannesburg?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Johannesburg was found on the route from Lagos, at R8 449 return. The most popular connection is from Abuja to Johannesburg, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R14 770 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg?

    Central Johannesburg is 21 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs R15 207. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R8 865 and departed from Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 2 891 direct flights from within Nigeria to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Johannesburg

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg? 25% of our users found return tickets to Johannesburg for the following prices or less: From Lagos R12 738
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Johannesburg flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Nigeria to OR Tambo

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
7,8
RwandAirOverall score based on 42 reviews
7,9Boarding
7,7Comfort
7,4Food
6,8Entertainment
8,0Crew
Airline reviews

Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

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.

Great experience all-round. From re-checking baggage directly before leaving the arrivals hall (coming from international), to fast and friendly boarding, to complimentary drinks and snacks on board. This was a very pleasant experience - even my luggage was delivered on the belt very quickly and it was a wonderful end to a 28 hour transit.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

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.

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

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

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

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.

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.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

The wifi service was really poor I try to use it the service was extremely poor if that could be improved that will go a long way

Flight was originally postponed and then delayed further. No communication at boarding gate or via What's ap or SMS to inform you of the new time so you can plan around it.. No explanations or apologies for the delay.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone. 15 hours without WiFi!!!

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

I think is one of the greatest most professional airlines I’ve flown with. So sustainable as well!!! The business class is top notch!!!

Few movies to choose from. They did not board by zone

For my first experience flying, I was blown away with the service, the flights and staff

We boarded late; there was a problem with passengers that I believe TAAG could have handled much better. The Crew Handled it Excellentely but TAAG was not able to resolve the issues instantly and led to a 2 hour delay

The scheduled departure was delayed 9 1/2 hours and then delayed another 45 minutes due to baggage or something. Apparently the return flight is delayed 10 hours also, which means I miss my Lufthansa flight out of Luanda. Perhaps this is a scheduling change for which people were not notified until the last minute.

I did not receive any confirmation email of this booking and only on receiving it 24 hrs closer to the flight - I tried to cancel it as I has already booked another flight

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

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