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Johannesburg – Lagos: cheap flights

Prices on this page were found by travellers in recent searches. Choose your dates to see live prices from airlines and travel agencies.Round trips from Johannesburg to Lagos currently start at $509. The cheapest month is November, from $509. Direct flights from $974.

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Round trip from

$509

7 Nov – 17 Nov · TAAG Angola · 1 stop

found 4 days ago

Also for this trip: eSIM Transfer

Direct flights from

$974

25 Dec – 20 Jan · South African Airways

The route at a glance

About 4508 km separate Johannesburg and Lagos; the quickest flight is 6 h 55 min and a typical one 6 h 55 min.

None of the cheapest tickets found were direct; TAAG Angola carries 67% of them.

Most cheap flights leave from O.R. Tambo International Airport (20 km from the centre of Johannesburg).

Most land at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (9 km from the centre of Lagos).

A one-way ticket starts at $237, a round trip at $509.

Cheapest price by month

MonthRound trip from
November 2026$509
December 2026$621

Price trend, last 30 days

Prices over the past month ranged from $473 to $630, with $555 the usual level.

Today's price is 8% below that average — a good moment to book.

  • 6 October — $629
  • 16 October — $473
  • 21 October — $630
  • 26 October — $534
  • 31 October — $509

Trip length and timing

The cheapest tickets are for stays of about 10 nights (the very cheapest: 10 nights), booked around 7 days ahead.

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Questions and answers

What is the cheapest price for flights from Johannesburg to Lagos?
The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $509.
Which month is the cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Lagos?
November 2026 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $509.
Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Lagos?
Yes. Direct flights were found from $974.
Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Lagos?
Airlines found on this route: TAAG Angola, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, Uganda Airlines, RwandAir.
How far is Lagos from Johannesburg?
The distance is about 4508 km. A direct flight takes about 6 h 20 min.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lagos?
The shortest flight takes 6 h 55 min; most take about 6 h 55 min.
Which airports do flights from Johannesburg to Lagos use?
Most depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Round trip from $509 Check live prices