Cheap flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

4 nonstop flights a week, 1 of them today. Operated by South African Airways, about 5h 55m in the air, 2,801 mi (4,508 km). Tickets from $352, nonstop from $568.

Flights from Lagos to Johannesburg

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Lagos to Johannesburg at a glance

flight time, nonstop
5h 55m
straight-line distance
2,801 mi (4,508 km)
flights a week
4
flight today
1
departure time
22:00
lowest price, with a connection, 25 February
$352
lowest nonstop price
$568
airline
1

Lagos to Johannesburg ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: February 2027, tickets from $352. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is November 2026: from $467. The average across months is $409.

Lagos to Johannesburg flight schedule

4 flights a week, 1 today. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
SA 61
South African Airways
22:00 Murtala Muhammed International, terminal 1I
04:55 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
5h 55m
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Airbus A340-300

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Lagos. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Lagos to Johannesburg

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Lagos to Johannesburg depart and land

Departure from Lagos

4 flights a week, terminal 1I, 6 mi (9 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Johannesburg

4 flights a week, terminal A, 12 mi (20 km) from the city centre

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Lagos to Johannesburg?
A nonstop flight takes 5 hours 55 minutes on average.
How far is Johannesburg from Lagos?
2,801 mi (4,508 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Lagos to Johannesburg?
South African Airways (4 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Lagos to Johannesburg?
1 flight today and 4 a week, about 0.6 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Lagos to Johannesburg?
The flight departs at 22:00 (SA61). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg?
February 2027: tickets from $352. The most expensive is November 2026, from $467.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg?
25 February 2027 (Thursday): from $352 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Lagos to Johannesburg?
South African Airways: nonstop tickets from $568 on 25 February by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Lagos. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Lagos airport do flights to Johannesburg leave from?
Murtala Muhammed International (4 a week).