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Cheap flights from Lagos to South Africa from R5 615

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LOS — JNB
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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 3 March 2026.

Thu 2/418:15
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Uganda Airlines
Sun 5/40:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop9h 45m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 26/2R8 592
Mon 6/41:05
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 35m
TAAG
Tue 14/416:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop20h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 2/3R8 608
Sat 7/31:05
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 35m
TAAG
Sat 21/30:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop13h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 1/3R8 624
Sun 22/313:45
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
TAAG
Sat 18/40:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop13h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 2/3R8 640
Sun 12/413:45
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
TAAG
Sat 18/40:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop13h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 26/2R8 656
Sat 25/411:20
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
TAAG
Sat 2/50:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop13h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 28/2R8 672
Sun 18/1013:45
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
TAAG
Sat 24/1016:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 1/3R8 801
Tue 3/313:30
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop24h 10m
TAAG
Tue 10/316:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop20h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 2/3R8 914
Mon 23/31:05
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 35m
TAAG
Tue 21/416:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop20h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 2/3R8 930
Sat 7/311:20
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
TAAG
Tue 31/316:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop20h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 26/2R8 946
Sat 7/31:05
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 35m
TAAG
Fri 3/416:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop18h 40m
TAAG
Deal found 26/2R8 962
Mon 2/31:05
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 35m
TAAG
Mon 9/316:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop20h 20m
TAAG
Deal found 2/3R8 978

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 3 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 592

One-way from

R5 615

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R10 764

Good round-trip deal

R15 930 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 617 or less
Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 2/4-5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 15m total
  • Lagos to South Africa
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 30m total
  • Lagos to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R15 417 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 056 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 3 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 4/5

1:05-23:30

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

15:30-12:10

1 stop21h 40m

R9 831

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 24/3

13:40-13:45

1 stop23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

13:50-12:25

1 stop23h 35m

R9 927

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 29/5

13:40-13:00

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

15:25-12:25

1 stop22h 00m

R10 120

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 5/5

22:45-22:10

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

14:25-11:30

2 stops22h 05m

R10 281

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 25/3

13:40-14:35

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

15:25-3:10

1 stop12h 45m

R10 281

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 24/3

22:00-13:45

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

15:25-12:25

1 stop22h 00m

R10 281

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 23/3

13:40-14:35

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

15:25-12:25

1 stop22h 00m

R10 297

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 7/4

22:45-23:35

2 stops23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

14:25-11:30

2 stops22h 05m

R10 474

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 4/5

12:25-10:55

1 stop21h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

12:10-11:30

1 stop24h 20m

R10 506

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 4/5

16:40-13:15

2 stops19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

14:15-15:40

2 stops26h 25m

R10 748

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Best time to book a flight from Lagos to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Lagos with our price prediction graph.
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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 553). Flying from Lagos to South Africa in February is currently the most expensive (average of R8 093). 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 3 March 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 17% of weekly flights between Lagos and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 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 at night 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 12% 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 3 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir, South African, andEthiopian Air 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

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

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

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

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
7,5
Good
56 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

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
6,7
Okay
294 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Overall

7,7

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 21h 25m. TAAG provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R9 831. Airlines will cover a distance of 4785 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    R5 201 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Uganda Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Côte d’Ivoire and TAAG, with prices starting from R5 267 and R5 587, 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 R14 177, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R8 799. The most popular route (Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Cape Town Intl), is priced around R9 332.

  • 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 553). Flying from Lagos to South Africa in February is currently the most expensive (average of R8 093). 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 3 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR3 279AverageR8 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 483AverageR11 069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR5 415AverageR8 253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ASKYCheapestR6 145AverageR12 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 313AverageR10 503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR7 848AverageR8 622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 229AverageR11 787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR9 585AverageR10 690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR9 596AverageR17 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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