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Cheap flights from Lagos to South Africa from R5 971

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 27/9. 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
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 4 August 2026.

Tue 18/816:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Fri 18/916:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 2/8R8 692
Tue 8/916:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Tue 22/916:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 30/7R8 742
Tue 25/816:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Fri 25/916:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 2/8R8 758
Sun 9/816:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Sun 23/816:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 3/8R8 775
Sun 8/1116:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Sat 14/1116:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 2/8R8 923
Sun 2/813:30 -
1 stop11h 30m
Sun 23/83:00 -
1 stop10h 30m
Deal found 2/8R9 071
Sat 12/916:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Fri 18/916:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 30/7R9 187
Sun 16/816:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Fri 21/816:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 30/7R9 434
Wed 9/916:00 -
1 stop21h 00m
Wed 16/96:45 -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 30/7R9 467
Sun 20/1216:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Fri 25/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 30/7R9 533
Sun 9/816:00 -
1 stop12h 45m
Tue 8/915:05 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 1/8R9 566
Sun 23/816:00 -
1 stop12h 45m
Wed 2/96:45 -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 3/8R9 583

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 4 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 692

One-way from

R5 971

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R10 935

Good round-trip deal

R14 193 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 366 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 18/8-18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • Lagos to South Africa
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 14/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 30m total
  • Lagos to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R17 371 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 520 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lagos Murtala Muhammed to South Africa.
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Price to beat on a one-way 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 4 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 19/9

16:00-14:40

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

16:40-14:45

1 stop23h 05m

R8 692

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 14/9

16:00-14:00

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

15:05-14:45

1 stop24h 40m

R10 028

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 3/10

16:00-14:05

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

15:05-14:45

1 stop24h 40m

R10 061

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 22/12

16:00-5:45

1 stop12h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/1

7:00-14:45

2 stops32h 45m

R11 364

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 27/8

22:45-13:35

2 stops13h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

14:25-11:30

2 stops22h 05m

R11 364

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 12/9

16:00-14:40

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

9:30-14:45

2 stops30h 15m

R11 512

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 16/9

12:25-13:35

2 stops24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

6:00-21:45

2 stops40h 45m

R11 611

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 20/11

16:40-13:15

2 stops19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/12

5:45-14:45

1 stop10h 00m

R11 611

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 20/12

16:00-5:45

1 stop12h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/12

9:55-14:45

2 stops29h 50m

R11 974

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 3/10

16:00-22:50

2 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/10

9:55-14:45

2 stops29h 50m

R12 667

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to South Africa (average of R9 715). Flying from Lagos to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R12 354). 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 4 August 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 16% of weekly flights between Lagos and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 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 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lagos to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Lagos to South Africa is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 4 August 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
7,8
Good
42 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,0

Overall

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
7,8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,0

Overall

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
7,6
Good
63 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,0

Overall

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
6,7
Okay
315 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,0

Overall

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
Uganda Airlines
4,1
Mediocre
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Crew

8,0

Overall

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 21h 40m. TAAG provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R8 692. Airlines will cover a distance of 4519 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 357 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 TAAG and Air Tanzania, with prices starting from R5 782 and R6 313, 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Cape Town Intl 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 R13 107, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R9 113. The most popular route (Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R8 692.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to South Africa (average of R9 715). Flying from Lagos to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R12 354). 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 7 airlines flying from Lagos to South Africa

Discover the top 7 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 4 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 682AverageR11 372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 471AverageR10 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR7 025AverageR8 784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR8 126AverageR9 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 460AverageR11 921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR9 824AverageR11 060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR9 837AverageR18 147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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