Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Lagos to Johannesburg

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Lagos to Johannesburg, including South African Airways, Angola Airlines, and Rwandair. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with South African Airways.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Lagos to Johannesburg according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Lagos to Johannesburg in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 769, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 1,007.

Displayed flight fares from Lagos to Johannesburg are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Lagos to Johannesburg Flight Details

The distance between Lagos and Johannesburg is approximately 4,527.43km. It takes around 5 hours 55 minutes on average to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 481
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 722
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance4,527.43km
Average flight time5 hours 55 minutes
Popular airlineSouth African Airways
Flight statistics for the Lagos–Johannesburg route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Lagos to Johannesburg?

Average price of one-way flights from Lagos to Johannesburg purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg is February, with an average price of AU$ 656. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically January, with an average price of up to AU$ 869.

AU$ 869
AU$ 763
AU$ 656
AU$ 550
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 807
    Mar
  • AU$ 811
    Apr
  • AU$ 668
    May
  • AU$ 766
    Jun
  • AU$ 809
    Jul
  • AU$ 712
    Aug
  • AU$ 774
    Sep
  • AU$ 703
    Oct
  • AU$ 716
    Nov
  • AU$ 809
    Dec
  • AU$ 869
    Jan
  • AU$ 656
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Lagos to Johannesburg?

Average price of round-trip flights from Lagos to Johannesburg purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg are found during June, with an average price of AU$ 861. Conversely, the highest prices are found during March, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,356.

AU$ 1,356
AU$ 1,109
AU$ 861
AU$ 614
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 1,356
    Mar
  • AU$ 883
    Apr
  • AU$ 883
    May
  • AU$ 861
    Jun
  • AU$ 1,079
    Jul
  • AU$ 959
    Aug
  • AU$ 1,013
    Sep
  • AU$ 984
    Oct
  • AU$ 972
    Nov
  • AU$ 1,080
    Dec
  • AU$ 1,206
    Jan
  • AU$ 1,022
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Lagos to Johannesburg on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg is Saturday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Monday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 1,017
AU$ 835
AU$ 653
AU$ 471
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 1,017
    Mon
  • AU$ 710
    Tue
  • AU$ 828
    Wed
  • AU$ 661
    Thu
  • AU$ 943
    Fri
  • AU$ 653
    Sat
  • AU$ 801
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg during Good Friday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Lagos to Johannesburg during Good Friday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

During Good Friday, the cheapest flights from Lagos to Johannesburg are on Apr 5, with the lowest fare of AU$ 500.

AU$ 729
AU$ 615
AU$ 500
AU$ 386
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 584
    Mar 30
  • AU$ 584
    Mar 31
  • AU$ 554
    Apr 1
  • AU$ 525
    Apr 2
  • AU$ 729
    Apr 3
  • AU$ 547
    Apr 4
  • AU$ 500
    Apr 5

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Lagos (LOS) to Johannesburg (JNB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Uganda Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 481 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LOS to JNB on Sun, Apr 12), while Angola Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 722 departing on Sat, Mar 14 and returning on Sat, Mar 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Lagos to Johannesburg with the following airlines, including: South African Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 5 hours 55 minutes to fly from Lagos (LOS) to Johannesburg (JNB).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Lagos to Johannesburg. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: South African Airways: -/-/-/-/-/-/- -- SA9061 (16:34) South African Airways: -/-/T/W/T/-/S -- SA061 (23:11)
  • To find best deals on flights from Lagos to Johannesburg, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Apr 12, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 481.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is South African Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Johannesburg travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg on March 14, 2026 with Angola Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 722.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Johannesburg, with Murtala Muhammed International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport (LOS-JNB) is by far the most common option on this route: Lanseria International Airport (HLA) O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
  • The time difference between Johannesburg and Lagos is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Lagos toJohannesburg

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Lagos to Johannesburg?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Lagos to Johannesburg on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Uganda Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Lagos to Johannesburg, with an average price of AU$ 581.

AU$ 365
AU$ 581
AU$ 798
AU$ 1,014
AU$ 1,230
Uganda Airlines
AU$ 581
Uganda Airlines
Angola Airlines
AU$ 683
Angola Airlines
Rwandair
AU$ 943
Rwandair
South African Airways
AU$ 1,103
South African Airways
Kenya Airways
AU$ 1,152
Kenya Airways
Ethiopian Airlines
AU$ 1,230
Ethiopian Airlines