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Flights from Johannesburg to Lagos - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to Lagos to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Lagos?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Lagos on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Johannesburg to Lagos. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos is May, where tickets cost C$ 555 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 757 and C$ 713 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 49 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lagos per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and land in Lagos, with an average flight time of 6h 06m. The most common departure time is 4:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 5 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 40% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lagos?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Lagos?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 9:45 am and will be landing in Lagos at 3:00 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Lagos?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos jets off at 11:15 pm and lands at 4:35 am.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Lagos

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Lagos based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Lagos flights

  • If I have an early morning flight from OR Tambo International Airport, is there somewhere near the airport to stay overnight?

    There’s a choice of hotels on site at OR Tambo Airport. The InterContinental Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is a 5-star establishment directly opposite the terminal buildings and the City Lodge Hotel OR Tambo adjoins the departures hall without having to go outside. Both hotels are less than a five-minute walk to the airport terminal.

  • What is the best transport option for me to use from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos to the city centre or hotel area?

    Although there are a few other options, the most recommended transport option is to use a taxi. Look for the yellow and blue taxis outside the terminal. However it’s not always safe to use a taxi at night, so rather, arrange with your hotel to organise a taxi for you. Always negotiate your taxi fee before leaving the airport. An average fee to Lagos city centre is around 5 000 NGN (around 200,00 ZAR). Although the drive is only around 20 kilometres, due to the condition of the roads and the traffic, it can take anywhere from one to three hours. You can also arrange a private transfer from the airport.  

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Lagos?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Lagos flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Lagos?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Lagos.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Lagos?

    You can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Lagos on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Lagos?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Lagos.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Lagos?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lagos from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Lagos?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Lagos with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Lagos?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lagos from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Lagos

  • The only airport in Johannesburg that has flights to Lagos is OR Tambo International Airport. Airlines that fly this route with stops include Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air, Air Cote d Ivoire, and Qatar Air. South African Airways flies direct to Lagos.
  • Wrap your baggage with the heavy-duty shrink-wrap for extra security for your bags at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. There are wrapping stations in the international departures area and they cost about R100,00 per bag.
  • An interesting fact about the international terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos is that it was modelled after Amsterdam Schipol Airport. The International Terminal facilities has three levels. The Ground Level is for International Arrivals. The First Level services International Departures with two boarding areas, the E-wing and D-wing. There are also a few VIP lounges on this level. The Mezzanine Level holds more VIP Lounges and different amenities.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Johannesburg to Lagos?

Find which airlines fly direct from OR Tambo to Murtala Muhammed, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Monday

Air Peace

Air Peace

Wednesday

South African

South African

Friday

South African

South African

Sunday

Air Peace,South African

Air Peace,South African

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Nonstop returns

Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wednesday

South African

South African

Friday

South African

South African

Sunday

Air Peace,South African

Air Peace,South African

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Top airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lagos

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lagos. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Lagos? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
RwandAirOverall score based on 49 reviews
8.1crew
7.9boarding
7.8comfort
7.4food
6.9entertainment
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Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan. 2024EBB - KGL
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Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"
Pros: "Helpful friendly crew, reasonable ticket prices."
Cons: "Luggage was delayed by 24 hours, customer service desk in Johannesburg EXTREMELY helpful, in Kigali they were clueless. Transit area very crowded, humid and stuffy."

Short lay-overs and total flight times. Everything else could have been better.

Pros: "Leg space was great and bathrooms were wider than usual."
Cons: "The entertainment center was falling, the touch screen was not working well, and the movies were all very outdated. There was no USB charger."
Pros: "Punctuality of the flight and the pilots did an amazing job"
Cons: "There was not in flight entertainment few broken handsets, broken seats"
Cons: "Old plane with no entertainment. The flight was schedule for 7:10pm then changed to 8:20pm then changed again to 11:50pm."

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Johannesburg - Lagos Flights

Departure:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Destination:

Lagos (LOS)Nigeria

Return flight deals:

Lagos - Johannesburg

Cabin classes:

C$ 921

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