What percentage of Lagos to Johannesburg flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 0.4% of flights from Lagos to Johannesburg were direct. This indicates that direct options are relatively uncommon for this route. For flights involving stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2.

How many hours is the flight from Lagos to Johannesburg?

The typical direct flight from Lagos to Johannesburg has a duration of 5 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 4524 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, are significantly longer, with a median duration of 19 hours and 35 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

Should I set a price alert for Lagos to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg have been frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to track these changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare.

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2026-11-01 – 2026-11-25
LOS - Johannesburg
89% AI deal score
$741
$524
Round trip
2026-11-01 – 2026-11-03
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92% AI deal score
$897
$527
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LOS - Johannesburg
89% AI deal score
$801
$561
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2027-02-08 – 2027-02-12
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$798
$561
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LOS - Johannesburg
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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-10
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$808
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Lagos to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Lagos to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $934–$1710, with a median of $1185. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals can be challenging.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg, February stands out with a median fare of $578. Following closely, December also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $581. July presents another option for more affordable travel, with a median fare of $1022.

The journey from Lagos to Johannesburg covers a substantial distance of 4524 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul route. This means you can expect a significant amount of time in transit when planning your trip.

A typical journey from Lagos to Johannesburg takes approximately 5h 55m, including connections. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers. This can extend the total travel time considerably for many travelers.

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Johannesburg

Regular price: $633 - $867

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

The regular price range for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg is USD 633 to USD 867. The current lowest deal is USD 530 with TAAG Angola Airlines, for travel from Oct 26-Nov 4.

now $530

Low $633

High $867

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from LOS to JNB is February, with a median price of $578. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1210. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $578

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,210

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Johannesburg

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$819

$523

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$819

$646

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$809

$646

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$808

$648

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$798

$648

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$801

$648

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$891 → $567

36%

2 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 10

$882 → $565

36%

3 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 11

$881 → $566

36%

2 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 11

$863 → $570

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg

Lagos - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Lagos to Johannesburg are above the typical level, with a median of $1185.

📅 Best time to fly

February and December offer the lowest median prices.

Historically, February ($578) and December ($581) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 55m.

Direct flights from Lagos to Johannesburg typically take 5h 55m, connecting flights average 22h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights make up 60% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights.

South African Airways offers direct flights on this route, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Lagos main airports to depart from

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is a good option for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg.

📍 ~9 km from Lagos (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$523

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is the primary airport for Johannesburg, offering a convenient arrival point from Lagos.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$526

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is a major international hub offering comprehensive cabin classes, though it's a significant distance from Johannesburg.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$717

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

$1,648

Save $637

TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, booking flights from Lagos to Johannesburg between 28 and 59 days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices. During this period, the average price was around $1482. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1795. Even bookings made 60 or more days in advance were slightly higher, averaging $1577.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg was considered to be $934 or less. The median price for this route was $1185. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1710 or less. These figures are based on a 90-day window of historical data.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg have been February and December, with median prices of $578 and $581 respectively. July, in contrast, has historically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $1022. The annual median price for this route is $1185, based on 270 days of data.

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Lagos to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Johannesburg

Regular price: $633 - $867

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

The regular price range for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg is USD 633 to USD 867. The current lowest deal is USD 530 with TAAG Angola Airlines, for travel from Oct 26-Nov 4.

now $530

Low $633

High $867

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg

February

Cheapest

Flights from $578

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,210

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Johannesburg

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$819

$523

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$819

$646

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$809

$646

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$808

$648

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$798

$648

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$801

$648

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 11

$891 → $567

36%

2 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 10

$882 → $565

36%

3 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 11

$881 → $566

36%

2 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 11

$863 → $570

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg