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Cheap flights from Lagos to South Africa from R4 877

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LOS — JNB
Sep 11 — Sep 181
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 12 August 2026.

Sun 27/916:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Fri 2/1016:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 10/8R8 554
Mon 31/816:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Mon 28/916:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 12/8R8 571
Sun 6/916:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Fri 11/916:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 10/8R8 587
Sun 16/816:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Tue 1/95:45 -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/8R8 603
Sat 12/916:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Sun 27/916:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 7/8R8 619
Tue 18/816:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Tue 1/916:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 8/8R8 635
Sun 30/816:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Mon 14/95:45 -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/8R8 652
Sat 12/916:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Mon 21/916:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 11/8R8 668
Sat 15/816:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Sat 27/216:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 9/8R8 749
Sat 15/816:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Tue 1/65:45 -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 9/8R8 781
Wed 21/1016:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Fri 13/1116:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 9/8R8 814
Sun 6/916:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Wed 9/95:45 -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 10/8R8 992

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 12 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 554

One-way from

R4 877

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R10 742

Good round-trip deal

R15 598 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 225 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 27/9-2/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • Lagos to South Africa
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31/1
  • 31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 55m total
  • Lagos to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R17 752 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 565 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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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 12 August 2026.
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LagosJohannesburg

LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 25/10

16:00-4:15

1 stop11h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

5:45-14:45

1 stop10h 00m

R8 619

LagosCape Town

LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed - CPT Cape Town Intl

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

R9 883

LagosCape Town

LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed - CPT Cape Town Intl

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 22/12

16:00-14:00

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/1

6:35-14:45

1 stop9h 10m

R9 883

LagosCape Town

LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed - CPT Cape Town Intl

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 21/10

16:00-14:00

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

7:00-14:45

2 stops32h 45m

R10 725

LagosCape Town

LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed - CPT Cape Town Intl

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 211

LagosCape Town

LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed - CPT Cape Town Intl

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 13/11

22:40-23:35

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

14:25-21:40

2 stops32h 15m

R11 357

LagosCape Town

LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed - CPT Cape Town Intl

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 12/11

22:40-13:35

2 stops13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

12:20-11:30

2 stops48h 10m

R11 390

LagosCape Town

LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed - CPT Cape Town Intl

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 11/9

22:45-23:35

2 stops47h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

12:20-21:45

2 stops34h 25m

R11 535

LagosJohannesburg

LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 5/9

5:40-20:10

1 stop13h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

22:50-12:25

1 stop14h 35m

R12 200

LagosJohannesburg

LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 22/10

22:00-13:25

1 stop14h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

22:50-12:25

1 stop14h 35m

R12 281

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 543). Flying from Lagos to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R12 167). 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 12 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 12 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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Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

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

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

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

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

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
319 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

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

Entertainment

6,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

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 11h 15m. TAAG provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R8 619. 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 090 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Uganda Airlines and TAAG, with prices starting from R5 278 and R5 680, 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 R12 902, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R8 952. The most popular route (Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around R8 490.

  • 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 543). Flying from Lagos to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R12 167). 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 12 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 582AverageR11 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 357AverageR10 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR6 901AverageR8 636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR7 979AverageR9 048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 293AverageR11 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR9 650AverageR10 883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR9 663AverageR17 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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