What percentage of Lagos to Johannesburg flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 6.9% of flights from Lagos to Johannesburg were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers on average. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

How many hours is the flight from Lagos to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from Lagos to Johannesburg typically takes approximately 5 hours and 55 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 13 hours and 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4524 kilometers, influencing the overall travel time.

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

Given that deals for Lagos to Johannesburg flights are historically frequent, setting a price alert is a recommended strategy. This route has consistently shown a pattern of price fluctuations that can be leveraged by travelers. Monitoring prices can help secure a more favorable fare for your journey.

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Lagos to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

For cheap flights from Lagos to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $654–$1224, with a median of $975. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg? The data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $583. Following closely are February, with a median fare of $616, and January, with a median fare of $618. These months offer the best opportunities for lower prices on this route.

A typical journey from Lagos to Johannesburg covers a distance of 4524 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight. This means you can expect a substantial travel duration due to the considerable distance between the two cities.

Most itineraries for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg connect at least once, with only 6.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This suggests that travelers should anticipate at least one stop on their journey.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Johannesburg? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 13h 30m. For the few direct flights from Lagos to Johannesburg, the flight time is around 5h 55m. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find available flights.

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Johannesburg

Regular price: $618 - $1,077

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg is $618 to $1077. The current lowest deal is $528 with TAAG Angola Airlines for travel from Sep 1-Sep 8.

now $528

Low $618

High $1,077

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg is March, with a median price of $393. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1082. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $393

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,082

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Johannesburg

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Uganda Airlines

$707

$602

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Uganda Airlines

$823

$600

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Uganda Airlines

$814

$605

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$930

$688

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Uganda Airlines

$801

$587

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Uganda Airlines

$801

$632

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 9

$913 → $532

42%

5 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 10

$871 → $533

39%

6 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 10

$848 → $533

37%

7 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 12

$845 → $533

37%

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 price of $975.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $393.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 55m

The typical direct flight from Lagos to Johannesburg takes 5h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 6.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

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 useful departure point for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg.

📍 ~9 km from Lagos city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$526

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Johannesburg from Lagos.

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

💸 Flights from ~$533

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering comprehensive cabin classes and reliable long-haul connectivity.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road)

💸 Flights from ~$630

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $676. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise to an average of $1104. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 28-59 days out averaged $1173, while those booked 60+ days in advance averaged $1113.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg is considered to be $654 or less. The median price for this route was $975. Prices can range, with 75% of observed fares being $1224 or less. These figures are based on pricing trends over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg are typically November, with a median price of $583, and February, with a median price of $616. January also presents competitive pricing, with a median of $618. The annual median price for this route is $975, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $618 - $1,077

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg is $618 to $1077. The current lowest deal is $528 with TAAG Angola Airlines for travel from Sep 1-Sep 8.

now $528

Low $618

High $1,077

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg

March

Cheapest

Flights from $393

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,082

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Johannesburg

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Uganda Airlines

$707

$602

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Uganda Airlines

$823

$600

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Uganda Airlines

$814

$605

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$930

$688

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Uganda Airlines

$801

$587

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Uganda Airlines

$801

$632

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 9

$913 → $532

42%

5 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 10

$871 → $533

39%

6 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 10

$848 → $533

37%

7 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 12

$845 → $533

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg