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Cheap flights from Lagos to Cape Town from R6 938

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LOS — CPT
Aug 24 — Aug 311
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Lagos to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lagos (LOS) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 091

One-way from

R6 938

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R10 461
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/8-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 40m total
  • Lagos to Cape Town
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 27/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 55m total
  • Lagos to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R24 465 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 645 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Lagos to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lagos to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2025.

Thu 28/85:40LOS - CPT
1 stop31h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/913:50CPT - LOS
1 stop23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R10 091
Thu 2/1022:00LOS - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 13/1014:35CPT - LOS
1 stop13h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/8R10 179
Wed 27/813:30LOS - CPT
1 stop9h 00mTAAG
Fri 12/90:30CPT - LOS
1 stop10h 45mTAAG
Deal found 17/8R10 284
Tue 2/95:40LOS - CPT
1 stop31h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/914:35CPT - LOS
1 stop30h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/8R10 320
Sat 30/85:40LOS - CPT
1 stop31h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 15/914:35CPT - LOS
1 stop22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R10 390
Thu 28/85:40LOS - CPT
1 stop31h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/915:25CPT - LOS
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R10 408
Tue 26/85:40LOS - CPT
1 stop31h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/913:50CPT - LOS
1 stop23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R10 566
Fri 3/1013:40LOS - CPT
1 stop23h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 14/1013:50CPT - LOS
1 stop23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/8R10 601
Fri 29/813:40LOS - CPT
1 stop23h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 14/913:50CPT - LOS
1 stop23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R10 619
Sun 5/1013:45LOS - CPT
1 stop23h 15mTAAG
Sat 18/1015:30CPT - LOS
1 stop9h 35mTAAG
Deal found 18/8R10 637
Mon 10/111:05LOS - CPT
1 stop11h 55mTAAG
Mon 17/1115:30CPT - LOS
1 stop9h 35mTAAG
Deal found 17/8R10 672

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Depart

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Price

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 28/8

5:40-13:45

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

13:50-12:25

1 stop23h 35m

R10 091

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 7/10

22:00-13:45

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/10

15:25-3:15

1 stop12h 50m

R10 179

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 7/10

22:00-13:45

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/10

14:35-19:40

1 stop30h 05m

R10 179

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 4/10

5:40-13:00

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/10

14:35-19:40

1 stop30h 05m

R10 179

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 4/10

5:40-13:00

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

14:35-19:40

1 stop30h 05m

R10 179

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 5/10

22:00-13:45

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

14:35-3:15

1 stop13h 40m

R10 179

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 2/10

22:00-13:45

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

14:35-3:15

1 stop13h 40m

R10 179

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 5/10

22:00-13:45

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/10

13:50-3:15

1 stop14h 25m

R10 179

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 5/10

5:40-13:45

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

14:35-19:40

1 stop30h 05m

R10 179

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 7/10

22:00-13:45

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

14:35-3:15

1 stop13h 40m

R10 179

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Best time to book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lagos to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Lagos to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Lagos to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Lagos to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LOS to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Lagos to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 August 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Lagos to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Lagos to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from Lagos to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Luanda (LAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 89% of one-stop itineraries from Lagos to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Lagos to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Lagos to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Luanda (NBJ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 461.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Lagos to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Lagos to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 24m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Lagos to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Lagos to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 34m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 19 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with South African, Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Lagos to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
835 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
276 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Food

7,2

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lagos to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Lagos to Cape Town?

    Departing from Lagos to Cape Town will take you 31h 05m. The distance from Lagos to Cape Town is about 4785 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lagos to Cape Town round-trip?

    Kenya Airways, at R6 067, was found to be the cheapest airline from Lagos to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include TAAG and Ethiopian Air. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lagos to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lagos to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lagos to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lagos to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lagos to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lagos to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Lagos to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 067AverageR12 121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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TAAGCheapestR8 843AverageR10 097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 096AverageR12 349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 286AverageR22 604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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