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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Lagos

CPT — LOS
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Lagos Murtala Muhammed are usually found in May or August, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Lagos

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Lagos (LOS). 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 16 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R8 173
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R15 267 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 768 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Lagos

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lagos from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Lagos

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Lagos. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Lagos. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lagos (average of R402). Flying from Cape Town to Lagos in December is currently the most expensive (average of R583). 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 CPT to LOS?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Lagos. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Lagos in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Lagos?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Lagos. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Lagos flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lagos

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lagos. 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 Lagos. Reviews last updated 16 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with South African, Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Cape Town to Lagos to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7,6
Good
44 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,0

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,5

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
44 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
44 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,0

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,5

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
861 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
44 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,0

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,5

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
281 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
44 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,0

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,5

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

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

    Currently priced at R6 393, TAAG will fly you from Cape Town to Lagos and back. In addition to TAAG, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R7 503 and R9 108, respectively. TAAG is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Lagos?

    Most of the time, Cape Town to Lagos flights that have stopovers will stop in Luanda. Nairobi sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Cape Town to Lagos.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Lagos flights?

    Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Lagos stopover in Johannesburg least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Lagos 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 Cape Town to Lagos?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lagos (average of R402). Flying from Cape Town to Lagos in December is currently the most expensive (average of R583). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Lagos on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Lagos. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 16 September 2025.
TAAG flights from Cape Town Intl to Lagos Murtala Muhammed
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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Lagos

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Lagos. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAAGCheapestR6 393AverageR7 927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 503AverageR11 089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 096AverageR11 171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR12 409AverageR14 663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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