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November 15 - November 21

Cheapest

Best

LOS - Cape Town

$842

$566

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August 8 - August 15

LOS - Cape Town

$798

$567

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November 23 - November 29

Best

LOS - Cape Town

$849

$568

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July 4 - July 11

Earliest

LOS - Cape Town

$698

$578

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July 19 - July 29

LOS - Cape Town

$672

$579

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July 7 - July 14

LOS - Cape Town

$699

$579

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July 19 - July 26

LOS - Cape Town

$683

$580

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July 4 - July 26

Earliest

LOS - Cape Town

$656

$580

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July 5 - July 13

LOS - Cape Town

$693

$580

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July 5 - July 14

LOS - Cape Town

$694

$580

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Insights for flights from Lagos to Cape Town

For those seeking cheap flights from Lagos to Cape Town, August stands out as the most economical month, with a median fare of just $445. Other favorable months include April, where the median fare is $635, and January, with a median fare of $701. Planning your trip around these months can lead to significant savings.

Right now, fares for flights from Lagos to Cape Town typically range from $624–$1124, with a median of $739. Current fares are below the typical level for this route, and 52% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

Most itineraries for flights from Lagos to Cape Town connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should expect to make at least two stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Lagos to Cape Town takes approximately 27h 50m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least two stopovers, making the total travel time considerably longer than a direct flight would be.

The distance between Lagos and Cape Town is 4787 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the longer flight times and the necessity for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Cape Town

Regular price: $725 - $1,289

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

The regular price range for this route is $725 to $1289. The current lowest deal is $566 with TAAG Angola Airlines, for travel from Nov 15 to Nov 21.

now $566

Low $725

High $1,289

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from LOS to CPT is August, with a median price of $445. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1314. Prices are generally lower from January to August.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $445

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,314

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Direct flights from Lagos to Cape Town

TAAG Angola Airlines

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Cape Town

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Cape Town

Lagos (LOS) - Cape Town (CPT)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$737

$648

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Cape Town

Lagos (LOS) - Cape Town (CPT)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$706

$650

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Cape Town

Lagos (LOS) - Cape Town (CPT)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$706

$650

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Cape Town

Lagos (LOS) - Cape Town (CPT)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$714

$650

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Cape Town

Lagos (LOS) - Cape Town (CPT)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$714

$650

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Cape Town

Lagos (LOS) - Cape Town (CPT)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$748

$651

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Lagos to Cape Town

10 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 18

$910 → $613

33%

6 nights

Nov 23 - Nov 29

$849 → $568

33%

6 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 21

$842 → $566

33%

9 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 23

$902 → $640

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Cape Town

Lagos - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from Lagos to Cape Town are below the typical level, with a median of $739.

📅 Best time to fly

August is cheapest at $445

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $445.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 27h 50m with connections

Flights to Cape Town typically take 27h 50m, with most routes including two stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are frequent

Connecting flights are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically available on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

TAAG Angola Airlines offers deals

TAAG Angola Airlines has historically offered deals on this route, with a recent fare of $566.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are common

Historically, 52% of deals for this route are considered a good price.

Lagos main airports to depart from

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is a good choice for flights from Lagos to Cape Town.

📍 ~25 km from Lagos (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$566

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is ideal for direct access to Cape Town and surrounding areas.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$566

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is the primary airport for Cape Town, offering extensive flight options.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$566

George (GRJ)

George is the nearest regional alternative, but involves significant travel time to Cape Town.

📍 ~365 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$762

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth is a major regional hub, but very distant from Cape Town.

📍 ~660 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$775

Upington (UTN)

Upington is an extremely remote alternative with limited flight frequency and utility for Cape Town.

📍 ~750 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1004

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

69% AI deal score

$3,793

From LOS

Elite

Jun 24

Cape Town, South Africa

69% AI deal score

$3,793

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help reveal better deals. Sometimes, choosing flights with layovers instead of direct routes may offer savings.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, though last-minute deals can occasionally appear. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you identify a good booking window. Weekday travel can sometimes be less expensive than weekend travel.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options and potentially lower prices. However, consider the additional time and cost of ground transportation to and from these alternative airports. Always factor in the total journey cost and convenience.

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Insights for flights from Lagos to Cape Town

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Cape Town

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Cape Town

Direct flights from Lagos to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Cape Town

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Lagos to Cape Town

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Cape Town

Lagos - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares below the typical level

August is cheapest at $445

Typically 27h 50m with connections

Connecting flights are frequent

TAAG Angola Airlines offers deals

Good prices are common

Lagos main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Best Elite deals to Cape Town

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

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