What percentage of Lagos to Johannesburg flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 6.9% of flights from Lagos to Johannesburg were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates that the majority of journeys on this route historically involve at least one stop.

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. This corresponds to a median flight duration of 355 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to about 13 hours and 15 minutes, or 795 minutes.

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 setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers. Such alerts can help identify when prices drop, based on pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days.

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2026-10-27 – 2026-10-30
LOS - Johannesburg
88% AI deal score
$724
$506
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Lagos to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg? The most affordable time to travel from Lagos to Johannesburg is typically in November, with a median fare of $583. Other cost-effective months include February, with a median fare of $616, and January, where the median fare is $618.

How long is the flight from Lagos to Johannesburg? A typical journey from Lagos to Johannesburg, including connections, takes approximately 13h 30m. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 4524 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 6.9% of recent fares were for direct flights from Lagos to Johannesburg.

New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting that frequent checks or setting up a price alert could be beneficial for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Johannesburg

Regular price: $647 - $899

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

Regular prices for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg typically range from $647 to $899. The current lowest deal is $508 with Uganda Airlines for travel from Oct 27-Oct 30.

now $508

Low $647

High $899

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg

Flights from LOS to JNB are cheapest in March, with a median price of $393. The most expensive month to fly is September, with a median price of $1082. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $393

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,082

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

Kenya Airways

Uganda Airlines

TAAG Angola Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Johannesburg

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$706

$592

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$732

$592

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$889

$713

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Uganda Airlines

$786

$631

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$779

$527

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$849

$529

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 23

$849 → $529

38%

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

$779 → $527

32%

2 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 29

$782 → $534

32%

6 nights

Feb 23 - Mar 1

$813 → $586

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg

Lagos - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Lagos to Johannesburg are below the typical level at $508.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 55m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 5h 55m, and 13h 30m for connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers many direct deals

Kenya Airways has 57 direct deals, followed by Uganda Airlines with 19 direct deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Lagos main airports to depart from

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg.

📍 ~9 km from Lagos (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$518

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary gateway to Johannesburg, offering a convenient arrival for your trip.

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

💸 Flights from ~$519

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

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

📍 ~480 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road)

💸 Flights from ~$620

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

$1,653

Save $815

TAAG Angola Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg is 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $676. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices increase to an average of $1104. Conversely, booking 28-59 days out also resulted in higher average prices, around $1173, across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg was considered to be $654 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $975. Prices typically ranged up to $1224 for the higher end of fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg include November, with a median price of $583, and February, with a median price of $616. January also offered a relatively low median price of $618. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $975 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Lagos to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting that frequent checks or setting up a price alert could be beneficial for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Johannesburg

Regular price: $647 - $899

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

Regular prices for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg typically range from $647 to $899. The current lowest deal is $508 with Uganda Airlines for travel from Oct 27-Oct 30.

now $508

Low $647

High $899

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

Kenya Airways

Uganda Airlines

TAAG Angola Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Johannesburg

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$706

$592

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$732

$592

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$889

$713

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Uganda Airlines

$786

$631

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$779

$527

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Johannesburg

Lagos (LOS) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$849

$529

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 23

$849 → $529

38%

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

$779 → $527

32%

2 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 29

$782 → $534

32%

6 nights

Feb 23 - Mar 1

$813 → $586

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg