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November 23 - November 30

Cheapest

JNB - Lagos

$653

$494

Round trip

July 4 - July 13

Earliest

JNB - Lagos

$719

$497

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October 23 - October 28

JNB - Lagos

$732

$497

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October 23 - October 27

JNB - Lagos

$724

$497

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July 10 - July 14

JNB - Lagos

$730

$498

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August 23 - August 30

JNB - Lagos

$728

$498

Round trip

August 22 - August 30

JNB - Lagos

$717

$500

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July 4 - July 11

Earliest

JNB - Lagos

$727

$503

Round trip

September 23 - September 30

JNB - Lagos

$639

$504

Round trip

December 23 - December 30

Best

JNB - Lagos

$1,162

$519

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Lagos

Flights from Johannesburg to Lagos cover a substantial distance of 4524 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This means you should expect a significant travel time, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lagos, fares typically range from $490–$1147, with a median price of $668. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 42% of recent fares observed were considered a good price, indicating that competitive options are available if you monitor the market.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lagos? The data indicates that February and January are typically the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $500. Following closely is May, with a median fare of $507, offering another potentially cost-effective period for your travel.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting, with only 8.1% of recent fares being non-stop. This means that most itineraries connect at least once, and for those that do, the typical number of connections is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you find suitable options.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Lagos, including connections, takes approximately 21h 15m. Given that most itineraries involve multiple stops, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival, including layovers.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Lagos

Regular price: $587 - $685

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Lagos are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Lagos is typically between $587 and $685. The current lowest deal is $494 with TAAG Angola Airlines. This deal is for travel from November 23 to November 30, 2026.

now $494

Low $587

High $685

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lagos

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to LOS is January, with a median price of $500. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1403. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $500

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,403

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Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lagos

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Lagos

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lagos

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$796

$608

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lagos

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$821

$611

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lagos

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$795

$612

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lagos

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$856

$621

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lagos

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$796

$608

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Lagos

Johannesburg (JNB) - Lagos (LOS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$795

$610

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Lagos

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$1,162 → $519

55%

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

$1,178 → $652

45%

7 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 24

$1,164 → $726

38%

14 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 31

$1,174 → $760

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Lagos

Johannesburg - Lagos route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Lagos are near the typical level, with a median price of $668.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices.

Historically, February, January, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically long-haul.

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 21h 15m, with connecting flights dominant.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 8.1% of deals are direct. Connecting flights typically involve 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights.

South African Airways is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Johannesburg to Lagos appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International offers a good balance of price and convenience for flights to Lagos.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$494

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International is another option for flights from Johannesburg to Lagos.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$938

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Lagos from Johannesburg.

📍 ~10 km from Lagos city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$494

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cadjehoun is a useful alternative, offering significant regional connectivity as a secondary gateway to the Lagos metropolitan area.

📍 ~100 km from Lagos (requires crossing the Seme international border).

💸 Flights from ~$877

Ibadan (IBA)

Ibadan is a practical domestic alternative within Nigeria, requiring no international border crossing.

📍 ~115 km from Lagos (accessible via the Lagos-Ibadan expressway).

💸 Flights from ~$1050

Kotoka International (ACC)

Cheapest

Kotoka International is a major international hub with extensive global network and excellent facilities, despite the distance.

📍 ~400 km from Lagos (requires crossing two international borders by land).

💸 Flights from ~$635

Lomé–Tokoin International (LFW)

Lomé–Tokoin International is a major regional hub with modern facilities and better international connectivity than many alternatives.

📍 ~230 km from Lagos (requires crossing the Benin border).

💸 Flights from ~$1061

Port Harcourt International (PHC)

Port Harcourt International is a major Nigerian aviation hub, offering a reliable alternative for domestic and some international routes.

📍 ~450 km from Lagos (very long distance for ground transport).

💸 Flights from ~$772

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lagos

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$4,200

From JNB

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Jun 21

Lagos, Nigeria

68% AI deal score

$4,451

From JNB

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Jun 19

Lagos, Nigeria

66% AI deal score

$4,438

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Jun 24

Lagos, Nigeria

66% AI deal score

$4,785

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Johannesburg to Lagos has been 60+ days before departure, with an average price of $726. Buying within 28-59 days of departure typically sees an average price of $774. For travelers booking closer to their departure date, prices tend to increase, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1007 and those 7-13 days out averaging $1136.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Lagos is considered to be $490 or less. The median price for this route was $668. Prices typically range, with 75% of tickets costing $1147 or less. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Lagos are January and February, both with a median price of $500. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $507. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $668 for this route, based on data collected over a 270-day window.

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