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Cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration10 h and 35 mFlights between Lagos and Johannesburg take, on average, 10 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£275Cheapest price for a flight between Lagos and Johannesburg found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportMurtala Muhammed International AirportWhen flying from Lagos to Johannesburg

Destination airportO. R. Tambo International AirportFor the route from Lagos to Johannesburg

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg

Airlines flying this routeSouth African AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Lagos to Johannesburg

One-way average Price£523The average price for a flight Lagos - Johannesburg at Opodo is £523, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookOctoberAccording to real data April is the most popular time to book a flight to Johannesburg when departing from Lagos

Airlines that fly from Lagos to Johannesburg

South African Airways

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Arik Air

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 22.13 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP

Last checked on Tue 27/10

Distance: 2,794 mi

Lagos airports

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Johannesburg airports

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Book your Lagos to Johannesburg flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Lagos to Johannesburg (South Africa) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £275, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Lagos to Johannesburg takes roughly 8 h and 45 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Lagos–Johannesburg route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
Arrival airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

The weather in Johannesburg

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Johannesburg, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly 5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 26ºC
Lows: down to 4ºC
Hottest month: January
Coldest month: June
Driest month: July
Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Lagos to Johannesburg:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Johannesburg. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg?

When you fly from Lagos to Johannesburg the average price is £523. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Lagos to Johannesburg at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg is 275 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg?

The most popular months to book a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg are May, April and August, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Lagos to Johannesburg?

The best time of the year to go to Johannesburg when flying from Lagos depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Johannesburg from Lagos in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Lagos - Johannesburg.

How long does the flight take to go from Lagos to Johannesburg?

The total flight time between Lagos and Johannesburg is of around 10 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,794.47 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Johannesburg compared to Lagos?

While in Lagos temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Johannesburg can experience temperatures up to 20º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in Johannesburg, compared to the 25º ºC average in Lagos.

Which airports have flights between Lagos and Johannesburg?

The main airport route flying between Lagos and Johannesburg is: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to O. R. Tambo International Airport(JNB). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Lagos to Johannesburg?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Lagos to Johannesburg are:

Air Cote D Ivoire.
South African Airways.

Taag

Kenya Airways
Ethiopian Airlines

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