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Cheap flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R6 098

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LOS — JNB
Sep 3 — Sep 101
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in June or May, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Lagos to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lagos (LOS) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 890

One-way from

R6 098

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R11 648

Good round-trip deal

R18 017 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 230 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 12/10-18/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • Lagos to Johannesburg
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 15m total
  • Lagos to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R11 903 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 247 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Lagos to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lagos to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Sat 11/101:05LOS - JNB
1 stop12h 35mTAAG
Sat 18/100:45JNB - LOS
1 stop13h 00mTAAG
Deal found 28/8R8 890
Sat 20/91:05LOS - JNB
1 stop12h 35mTAAG
Sat 27/90:45JNB - LOS
1 stop13h 00mTAAG
Deal found 27/8R9 067
Sat 20/91:05LOS - JNB
1 stop12h 35mTAAG
Fri 26/916:40JNB - LOS
1 stop18h 35mTAAG
Deal found 27/8R9 085
Wed 3/913:30LOS - JNB
1 stop24h 10mTAAG
Fri 3/1016:40JNB - LOS
1 stop18h 35mTAAG
Deal found 27/8R9 385
Wed 3/913:30LOS - JNB
1 stop24h 10mTAAG
Sat 13/90:45JNB - LOS
1 stop13h 00mTAAG
Deal found 27/8R9 739
Wed 3/913:30LOS - JNB
1 stop24h 10mTAAG
Sat 20/90:45JNB - LOS
1 stop13h 00mTAAG
Deal found 27/8R9 756
Wed 3/913:30LOS - JNB
1 stop24h 10mTAAG
Tue 23/916:40JNB - LOS
1 stop20h 20mTAAG
Deal found 27/8R9 774
Sat 20/911:15LOS - JNB
1 stop26h 25mTAAG
Sat 27/916:40JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 05mTAAG
Deal found 28/8R9 880
Wed 3/913:30LOS - JNB
1 stop24h 10mTAAG
Fri 19/916:40JNB - LOS
1 stop18h 35mTAAG
Deal found 27/8R10 074
Thu 23/1019:30LOS - JNB
2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1016:40JNB - LOS
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8R10 127
Sun 21/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop22h 35mRwandAir
Sun 28/916:50JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 27/8R10 357

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Lagos to OR Tambo 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 29 August 2025.
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Lagos

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 12/10

13:45-14:40

1 stop23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

0:45-12:45

1 stop13h 00m

R8 890

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 20/9

1:05-14:40

1 stop12h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/9

0:45-12:45

1 stop13h 00m

R9 067

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 20/9

1:05-14:40

1 stop12h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

16:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

R9 085

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 11/10

11:15-23:15

1 stop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

16:40-12:45

1 stop21h 05m

R9 085

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 25/10

1:05-14:40

1 stop12h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

16:40-12:00

1 stop20h 20m

R9 385

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 10/9

13:30-14:40

1 stop24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

16:40-12:45

1 stop21h 05m

R9 385

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 15/10

13:30-14:40

1 stop24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

16:40-12:45

1 stop21h 05m

R9 385

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 25/9

19:30-11:45

2 stops15h 15m

R6 098

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 14/9

13:45-14:40

1 stop23h 55m

R6 504

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 3/9

13:30-14:40

1 stop24h 10m

R6 557

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Best time to book a flight from Lagos to OR Tambo

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Lagos to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Lagos to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 44% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir, South African, andKenya Airways from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
280 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Air Côte d’Ivoire
6,9
Okay
33 reviews
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

7,8

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Lagos, you will be flying from Murtala Muhammed, which is the city’s only airport. Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) is located 8,0 km from the centre of Lagos. There are 0 flights from Murtala Muhammed to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 10 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A quick flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 23h 55m. TAAG provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R8 890. Lagos and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 4519 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Air Côte d’Ivoire is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at R5 917. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Uganda Airlines and ASKY, with the lowest prices starting at R5 999 and R7 657, respectively. You may be able to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    While on average a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R14 763, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R9 152. When looking at the most popular route, (Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R8 802 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flights departing from Lagos and landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport stopover in Luanda most frequently. Kigali follows Luanda in terms of the most common stopover location on Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. Kinshasa sees the third most stopovers on flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Flights departing from Lagos and landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport stopover in Addis Ababa least frequently. Abidjan follows Addis Ababa in terms of the least common stopover location on Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lagos to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Lagos to OR Tambo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lagos to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lagos to OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Lagos to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Lagos to OR Tambo. 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 29 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR5 917AverageR9 962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR5 999AverageR9 297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ASKYCheapestR7 657AverageR13 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR8 723AverageR9 376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air PeaceCheapestR9 328AverageR11 784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR11 096AverageR18 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR11 115AverageR12 013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 208AverageR12 402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 876AverageR13 160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR12 024AverageR14 461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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