Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lagos from R3 666
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 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LOS
Sep 5 — Sep 121
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Lagos Murtala Muhammed are usually found in October or September, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Lagos
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 31 August 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Lagos. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 August 2025.
Thu 30/103:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Thu 27/1114:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 29/8R7 402
Fri 26/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Sat 4/1014:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 27/8R7 420
Mon 15/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Thu 18/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 28/8R7 437
Tue 14/1016:40JNB - LOS
1 stop20h 20mTAAG
Mon 20/101:05LOS - JNB
1 stop12h 35mTAAG
Deal found 30/8R7 508
Fri 21/1116:40JNB - LOS
1 stop18h 35mTAAG
Sat 6/1211:15LOS - JNB
1 stop11h 00mTAAG
Deal found 30/8R7 526
Sun 31/816:50JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 25mRwandAir
Sun 7/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 30/8R7 614
Sat 13/90:45JNB - LOS
1 stop13h 00mTAAG
Wed 17/913:30LOS - JNB
1 stop24h 10mTAAG
Deal found 29/8R7 684
Sat 1/113:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Sun 9/1114:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 29/8R7 702
Fri 26/916:40JNB - LOS
1 stop18h 35mTAAG
Sun 5/1013:45LOS - JNB
1 stop23h 55mTAAG
Deal found 28/8R7 949
Thu 20/113:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Sat 6/1214:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 30/8R7 984
Tue 9/916:40JNB - LOS
1 stop20h 20mTAAG
Sun 28/913:45LOS - JNB
1 stop23h 55mTAAG
Deal found 28/8R8 072
Best flights from Johannesburg to Lagos
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Lagos that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 August 2025.
Thu 30/103:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Thu 27/1114:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 29/8R7 402
Sat 27/916:50JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 25mRwandAir
Sat 4/1014:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 27/8R7 420
Wed 15/103:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Thu 23/1014:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 28/8R7 420
Tue 16/916:50JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 25mRwandAir
Thu 18/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 28/8R7 437
Sat 13/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Wed 17/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 29/8R7 437
Mon 15/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Fri 19/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 28/8R7 437
Direct flights from Johannesburg to Lagos
Explore direct flight options from Johannesburg to Lagos based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 31 August 2025.
Mon 6/1015:10JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 20mSouth African
Mon 13/1022:00LOS - JNB
Nonstop5h 55mSouth African
Deal found 29/8R10 169
Tue 14/1015:10JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 20mSouth African
Tue 21/1022:00LOS - JNB
Nonstop5h 55mSouth African
Deal found 30/8R10 257
Thu 16/1015:10JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 20mSouth African
Thu 23/1022:00LOS - JNB
Nonstop5h 55mSouth African
Deal found 28/8R10 451
Mon 3/1115:10JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 20mSouth African
Tue 11/1122:00LOS - JNB
Nonstop5h 55mSouth African
Deal found 29/8R10 698
Tue 13/115:10JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 20mSouth African
Fri 23/122:00LOS - JNB
Nonstop5h 55mSouth African
Deal found 30/8R10 751
Thu 25/915:10JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 20mSouth African
Wed 1/1022:00LOS - JNB
Nonstop5h 55mSouth African
Deal found 28/8R11 808
Fri 5/1215:10JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 20mSouth African
Mon 15/1222:00LOS - JNB
Nonstop5h 55mSouth African
Deal found 30/8R11 949
Sun 30/1115:10JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 20mSouth African
Sun 7/1222:00LOS - JNB
Nonstop5h 55mSouth African
Deal found 30/8R12 214
Wed 24/915:10JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 20mSouth African
Wed 22/422:00LOS - JNB
Nonstop5h 55mSouth African
Deal found 30/8R12 372
Thu 25/915:10JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 20mSouth African
Fri 3/1022:00LOS - JNB
Nonstop5h 55mSouth African
Deal found 28/8R12 460
Wed 24/915:10JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 20mSouth African
Mon 13/1022:00LOS - JNB
Nonstop5h 55mSouth African
Deal found 30/8R12 496
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Lagos
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Lagos. Data last updated 31 August 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 30/816:50JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 25mRwandAir
Tue 30/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 29/8R8 953
Sun 31/816:50JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 25mRwandAir
Sun 7/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 30/8R7 614
Tue 9/916:40JNB - LOS
1 stop20h 20mTAAG
Sun 28/913:45LOS - JNB
1 stop23h 55mTAAG
Deal found 28/8R8 072
Sat 13/90:45JNB - LOS
1 stop13h 00mTAAG
Wed 17/913:30LOS - JNB
1 stop24h 10mTAAG
Deal found 29/8R7 684
Mon 15/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Thu 18/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 28/8R7 437
Mon 22/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Sat 27/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop22h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 30/8R8 936
Wed 24/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Sat 18/1014:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 28/8R8 918
Fri 26/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Sat 4/1014:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 27/8R7 420
Fri 26/916:40JNB - LOS
1 stop18h 35mTAAG
Sun 5/1013:45LOS - JNB
1 stop23h 55mTAAG
Deal found 28/8R7 949
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Lagos
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Lagos. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 August 2025.
Fri 26/916:40JNB - LOS
1 stop18h 35mTAAG
Deal found 30/8R3 666
Sat 27/90:45JNB - LOS
1 stop13h 00mTAAG
Deal found 29/8R3 683
Sat 29/110:45JNB - LOS
1 stop13h 00mTAAG
Deal found 28/8R3 754
Tue 14/1016:40JNB - LOS
1 stop20h 20mTAAG
Deal found 30/8R3 824
Sun 7/923:45JNB - LOS
1 stop10h 45mUganda Airlines
Deal found 29/8R3 930
Tue 9/916:40JNB - LOS
1 stop20h 20mTAAG
Deal found 29/8R4 635
Sat 6/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 30/8R4 935
Mon 13/103:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 30/8R4 988
Tue 23/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 30/8R5 058
Wed 24/917:00JNB - LOS
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/8R5 076
Thu 4/916:50JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 30/8R5 129
Mon 8/916:50JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 29/8R5 446
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Lagos that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 31 August 2025.
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JohannesburgLagos
JNB - LOS
JNBLOS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 30/10
3:10-13:15
1 stop11h 05m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Thu 27/11
14:45-2:20
1 stop10h 35m
R7 402
JohannesburgLagos
JNB - LOS
JNBLOS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 27/9
16:50-13:15
1 stop21h 25m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Sat 4/10
14:45-2:20
1 stop10h 35m
R7 420
JohannesburgLagos
JNB - LOS
JNBLOS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 15/10
3:10-13:15
1 stop11h 05m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Thu 23/10
14:45-2:20
1 stop10h 35m
R7 420
JohannesburgLagos
JNB - LOS
JNBLOS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 16/9
16:50-13:15
1 stop21h 25m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Thu 18/9
14:45-2:20
1 stop10h 35m
R7 437
JohannesburgLagos
JNB - LOS
JNBLOS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 13/9
3:10-13:15
1 stop11h 05m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Wed 17/9
14:45-2:20
1 stop10h 35m
R7 437
JohannesburgLagos
JNB - LOS
JNBLOS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 15/9
3:10-13:15
1 stop11h 05m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Fri 19/9
14:45-2:20
1 stop10h 35m
R7 437
JohannesburgLagos
JNB - LOS
JNBLOS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 26/9
16:40-10:15
1 stop18h 35m
R3 666
JohannesburgLagos
JNB - LOS
JNBLOS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 28/9
23:45-9:30
1 stop10h 45m
R3 683
JohannesburgLagos
JNB - LOS
JNBLOS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 27/9
0:45-12:45
1 stop13h 00m
R3 683
JohannesburgLagos
JNB - LOS
JNBLOS
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 29/11
0:45-12:45
1 stop13h 00m
R3 754
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lagos
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Lagos
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Lagos?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Lagos. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Lagos?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lagos (average of R402). Flying from Johannesburg 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 JNB to LOS?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 31 August 2025.
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from Johannesburg to Lagos by exploring options for tickets at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Lagos?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Lagos. Price data was last updated on 20 October 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Lagos flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Lagos?
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 31 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir, South African, andEthiopian Air from Johannesburg to Lagos by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Lagos. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airports serve Johannesburg to Lagos flights?
Passengers who are travelling to Lagos from Johannesburg will start the trip at O.R. Tambo International Airport or Lanseria International Airport. Travellers who are interested in a smaller, quieter airport may want to choose Lanseria Airport. However, those who want a larger and more well-equipped airport may want to start the journey at O.R. Tambo. After reaching Lagos, travellers will disembark at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. This airport had around 6.3 million passengers in 2017 and serves the entirety of Nigeria. It is a hub for many airlines including Air Peace, Aero Contractors, and Dana Air.
Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Lagos?
There aren’t many flights that go direct to Lagos from Johannesburg, but some do exist. These flights are provided by South African Airways and will quickly take passengers to Lagos in about 6h 10m. Other than the limited direct flights, several others make a stop somewhere along the trip. These flights are provided by many other airlines including ASKY Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kenya Airlines. These flights are often going to be longer than a direct flight, but they are also less expensive. Travellers should expect these flights to take around 7h 40m.
What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Lagos?
Even when taking an indirect, stopover flight that goes down once before reaching Lagos, there are several places the stop may be made. Some of these include Kigali Airport, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, or Dubai Airport. Some of the flights are also going to touch down an additional one to two times. An example would be a flight stopping in Lusaka Airport, Harare Airport, and Kigali Airport. Flights with two or three stops tend to take longer to reach Lagos and may be more expensive than flights with a single stop.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Lagos?
Travelling from Johannesburg to Lagos requires a visa as well as a valid passport that is valid at least 30 days after the end of the trip.
Which green airlines operate flights between Lagos and Johannesburg?
If you want to take a flight on an environmentally friendly aircraft from Johannesburg to Lagos, think about reserving a flight ticket with Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, or Air Namibia. To lessen their significant reliance on fuel usage and greenhouse gas emissions, some carriers have begun utilizing fuel optimization technologies. To help reduce noise pollution, these airlines are likewise dedicated to replacing their complex, loud, and massive engines with lighter ones.
What sources may be used to discover a flight from Johannesburg to Lagos that is environmentally friendly?
Before you book your tickets, learn more about the numerous ecological initiatives that the largest airlines, such as Air Namibia, which flies from Johannesburg to Lagos, provide. To learn more about the carriers' commitment to sustainability,be sure to read their Environmental, Social, and Governance reports. In order to create their ESG Reports, airlines usually examine their environmental impact on airports as well as their sustainability services. Travelers may also be able to follow the actions taken by the various airlines to uphold environmental responsibility on this route thanks to IATA's Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service providers (IEnVA) report.
Can passengers taking a plane from JNB to LOS keep their promise to practice sustainability?
It is possible to get to Lagos from Johannesburg sustainably by only packing what is absolutely necessary. Emissions of carbon dioxide would be greatly reduced if the aircrafts are lighter. If you want to reduce the carbon footprint that each seat leaves behind, flying in economy is another viable green travel choice to consider.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Lagos from Johannesburg?
Located just 8,0 km from the city centre, Lagos Murtala Muhammed is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Lagos from Johannesburg. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Murtala Muhammed (LOS) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg from 13 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lagos?
RwandAir can get you from Johannesburg to Lagos in just under 11h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Johannesburg to Lagos is about 4519 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lagos round-trip?
Flying on RwandAir is currently your cheapest option to Lagos, with prices starting at R7 028. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by TAAG and Uganda Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R7 449 and R7 903, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Lagos for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lagos?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R7 518. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lagos Murtala Muhammed) can be booked for R7 155 on average our data indicates R17 582 when flying from Johannesburg to Lagos.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Lagos?
The most popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg to Lagos is Kigali. Kigali is followed by Luanda in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg to Lagos. Nairobi follows Luanda in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Johannesburg to Lagos flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Lagos flights?
Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Lagos stopover in Libreville least frequently. Entebbe is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Lagos. Abidjan comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Lagos flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Lagos that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Lagos flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Lagos?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Lagos.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Lagos?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Lagos?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lagos (average of R402). Flying from Johannesburg 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.
Explore flights to Lagos departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 31 August 2025.
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 31 August 2025.
Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Lagos. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
Public transportation is a more environmentally responsible alternative to think about when commuting from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to various locations in and around Lagos because it emits less CO2 onto the roadways than private cars.
Consider departing via Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) if you prefer to fly from Johannesburg to Lagos via an airport that supports environmental initiatives. One of JNB's key priorities is getting rid of single-use plastics from all of its operations.
Take into consideration making LOS Airport your final stop when traveling to Lagos from JNB if you'd like to arrive in an airport that respects the environment. This airport is committed to implement solar energy generation mechanisms in an effort to keep its reputation as being environmentally friendly.
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