Cheap Flights from Lagos to Johannesburg
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Flights from
₦677,132
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Search This RouteRoute Insights
Updated 15 Oct
Flight Duration
5h 55m
Popular Airlines
- TAAG Angola Airlines
- Uganda Airlines
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Kenya Airways
- RwandAir
- South African Airways
TAAG Angola Airlines
Uganda Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
Kenya Airways
RwandAir
South African AirwaysLagos to Johannesburg
When to book this route
Fares are lowest during South Africa’s winter, from May to August. Demand and prices both rise over the December holiday period.
Cheapest month to fly
The lowest fare we found for a mid-month departure to Johannesburg, month by month. Prices move, so treat these as a guide to timing rather than a quote.
Oct '26
₦765,866
Nov '26
₦530,279
Dec '26
₦612,292
Jan '27
₦530,185
Feb '27
₦674,980
Mar '27
₦674,980
Apr '27
₦520,185
Cheapest
May '27
₦674,980
Jun '27
₦520,185
Cheapest
Jul '27
₦520,671
Aug '27
₦520,866
Sept '27
₦675,612
Flying in Apr or Jun could save you around ₦245,681 against the priciest month we sampled.
Before you fly
Your boarding pass is the authority on terminals and gates — these are the things that are true whichever airline you end up on.
Departing Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International, Lagos
- Get there
- 3 hours ahead for international, 2 hours for domestic
- Getting to the airport
- The international and domestic terminals are a short drive apart, not walkable — allow for Lagos traffic, which is heaviest on weekday mornings and late afternoons.
Arriving Johannesburg
O. R. Tambo International, Johannesburg
- Get there
- 3 hours ahead
- Getting to the airport
- The Gautrain runs to Sandton and Pretoria in around 15 and 40 minutes respectively.
Other popular routes from Lagos
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your nationality, how long you are staying and why you are travelling — there is no single answer for this route. Check the requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration service before you book, and allow time for processing. CrosContri does not arrange visas.
