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Cheap flights from Lagos to South Africa from R5 975

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LOS — JNB
Feb 21 — Feb 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Lagos to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lagos to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Sat 11/412:15
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Sat 25/416:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 20/1R8 864
Tue 10/213:30
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop24h 10m
TAAG
Sat 28/216:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 20/1R9 093
Sat 11/41:05
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 35m
TAAG
Sat 25/40:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop13h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 20/1R9 109
Fri 14/810:05
LOS
-
JNB
3 stops14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/816:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R9 566
Sat 28/21:05
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/39:25
JNB
-
LOS
2 stops15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R9 664
Sun 8/213:45
LOS
-
CPT
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/210:05
CPT
-
LOS
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R9 697
Sat 7/312:15
LOS
-
CPT
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/319:35
CPT
-
LOS
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R9 713
Sat 24/112:15
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Sat 7/20:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop13h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 20/1R9 730
Sat 14/212:15
LOS
-
CPT
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/415:30
CPT
-
LOS
1 stop9h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R9 730
Tue 10/213:30
LOS
-
CPT
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/210:05
CPT
-
LOS
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R9 762
Mon 11/51:05
LOS
-
CPT
1 stop11h 55m
TAAG
Sat 16/515:30
CPT
-
LOS
1 stop9h 35m
TAAG
Deal found 21/1R9 779
Sat 14/212:15
LOS
-
CPT
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/418:10
CPT
-
LOS
2 stops43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R9 811

Find flight deals from Lagos to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Lagos to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 864

One-way from

R5 975

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R12 097

Good round-trip deal

R10 978 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 597 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 11/4-25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • Lagos to South Africa
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 30m total
  • Lagos to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R16 413 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 393 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lagos Murtala Muhammed to South Africa.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Lagos to South Africa 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 22 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lagos to South Africa that are best for you.

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LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 10/2

13:30-14:40

1 stop24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

16:40-12:45

1 stop21h 05m

R9 093

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 28/2

1:05-14:40

1 stop12h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

9:25-0:05

2 stops15h 40m

R9 664

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 8/2

13:45-14:00

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

10:05-12:45

2 stops27h 40m

R9 697

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 14/2

12:15-21:00

2 stops31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

15:55-11:15

1 stop20h 20m

R9 730

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 14/2

12:15-9:25

2 stops20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

18:10-12:10

2 stops43h 00m

R9 811

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 16/2

1:05-18:55

2 stops16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

11:05-12:10

2 stops26h 05m

R9 828

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 23/3

1:05-14:00

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

15:30-12:10

1 stop21h 40m

R9 942

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 23/5

1:05-14:40

1 stop12h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

0:30-11:15

1 stop11h 45m

R9 958

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 6/3

22:25-13:00

1 stop13h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

12:20-11:30

2 stops48h 10m

R10 024

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 21/3

1:05-18:55

2 stops16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

0:30-0:05

1 stop24h 35m

R10 121

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Best time to book a flight from Lagos to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lagos to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lagos to South Africa?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to South Africa (average of R4 620). Flying from Lagos to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 130). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Lagos to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Lagos to South Africa as you normally would.

How often are flights from Lagos to South Africa delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Lagos and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Lagos to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Lagos to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 22 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir, South African, andKenya Airways from Lagos to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
291 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Air Côte d’Ivoire
6,8
Okay
36 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,7

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lagos to South Africa. 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 South Africa?

    Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), located 8,0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Lagos to South Africa.

  • How long is the flight from Lagos to South Africa?

    A quick flight from Lagos to South Africa can take about 24h 10m. TAAG provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R9 093. Airlines will cover a distance of 4519 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Lagos to South Africa one-way?

    R4 565 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from TAAG. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Uganda Airlines and Air Côte d’Ivoire, with prices starting from R5 277 and R5 341, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Lagos to South Africa?

    The most popular flight routes from Lagos to South Africa are Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Cape Town Intl, Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Sun City Resort Pilansberg.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lagos to South Africa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Lagos to South Africa? While on average our users pay R10 743, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R7 315. The most popular route (Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R9 207.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lagos to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Lagos to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lagos to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lagos to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to South Africa (average of R4 620). Flying from Lagos to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 130). 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 9 airlines flying from Lagos to South Africa

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Lagos to South Africa. 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR3 327AverageR8 780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 549AverageR11 230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR5 494AverageR8 330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ASKYCheapestR6 235AverageR12 641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 405AverageR10 657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR7 868AverageR8 762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 364AverageR12 152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR9 731AverageR10 878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR9 737AverageR17 650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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