Lagos to Johannesburg Flights: Ticket Prices in Naira
From ₦585,089 one way with Uganda Airlines · checked 2 Nov 2026. Live fares below; or pay ₦146,272 today with FlexPay.
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Flights to Johannesburg from Lagos: prices, airlines and what to expect
Flights from Lagos to Johannesburg leave Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and land at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 4,520 km away in a straight line. The fares we can book have at least one stop; the quickest connection takes about 11h 15m. One-way fares over the 3 travel weeks we checked ranged from ₦585,089 to ₦660,817, cheapest with Uganda Airlines. Checked bag on the cheapest fares: Uganda Airlines: 46 kg; Air Tanzania: 2 bags; TAAG Angola Airlines: 2 bags.
Lagos to Johannesburg: South African Airways flies the route, and on days without a Lagos flight its Nigeria office suggests connecting through Accra. RwandAir via Kigali and Kenya Airways via Nairobi also connect; in SkyKoda's latest checks the fares came from TAAG Angola Airlines, Uganda Airlines and Air Tanzania, all with a stop.
South Africa is one hour ahead of Nigeria and Nigerians need a visa before travel from the Department of Home Affairs. International departures from Lagos check in at the temporary departure hall next to Terminal 2 while Terminal 1 is rebuilt after the February 2026 fire; FAAN asks international passengers to arrive at least 3 hours before departure. Not every airline sells through SkyKoda; the search above shows every fare you can book for your date.
Route notes checked 28 Oct 2026.
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| Airline | From | Stops | Flight time | Checked bag | Nonstop flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda Airlines | ₦585,089 | 1 stop | 13h 20m | 46 kg | — |
| Air Tanzania | ₦620,991 | 1 stop | 19h 35m | 2 bags | — |
| TAAG Angola Airlines | ₦658,163 | 1 stop | 11h 15m | 2 bags | — |
Lagos to Johannesburg fares by week of travel
| Travel week | Cheapest fare | Airline |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov–11 Nov | ₦585,089 | Uganda Airlines |
| 13 Nov–19 Nov | ₦660,817 | Taag - Linhas Aereas De Angola, Sa |
| 23 Nov–29 Nov | ₦620,991 | Air Tanzania |
Fares are per adult, one way, including taxes, as found on SkyKoda on 2 Nov 2026. They change daily: the live fares above are always the price you pay.
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Questions about Lagos to Johannesburg flights
How much is a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg?
The cheapest one-way fare SkyKoda found was ₦585,089 per adult with Uganda Airlines, for travel around 5 Nov–11 Nov (checked 2 Nov 2026). Prices change with the date and seats left; search for your dates to see today's live fares.
Which airlines can I book from Lagos to Johannesburg on SkyKoda?
Uganda Airlines, Air Tanzania and TAAG Angola Airlines had bookable fares on SkyKoda on 2 Nov 2026, cheapest first. Search your dates to see every airline with seats that day.
Is there a direct flight from Lagos to Johannesburg?
The fares SkyKoda can book for this route had at least one stop; the quickest connection takes about 11h 15m. Some airlines that fly it nonstop do not sell through SkyKoda, so search your date to see every option we can book.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg?
Of the 3 travel weeks SkyKoda checked between 5 Nov and 29 Nov 2026, the cheapest was 5 Nov–11 Nov at ₦585,089 with Uganda Airlines. Fares in those weeks ranged from ₦585,089 to ₦660,817. Booking early usually helps: seats at the lowest fare sell out first.
How much checked baggage is included on Lagos to Johannesburg flights?
On the cheapest fares SkyKoda found: Uganda Airlines: 46 kg; Air Tanzania: 2 bags; TAAG Angola Airlines: 2 bags. The allowance depends on the fare you choose, and it is shown on every fare before you pay.
Which airports do Lagos to Johannesburg flights use?
Flights leave from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and land at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). The two airports are about 4,520 km apart in a straight line.
Can I pay small small for my Lagos to Johannesburg flight?
Yes. With FlexPay you pay 25% today (about ₦146,272 on the cheapest fare we found) and the rest within 6 months. A FlexPay fee of 9% of the airline's base fare is added and shown before you pay; there is no interest. No loan or credit check. Your ticket is issued once the fare is fully paid.
Do I need a visa to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg?
It depends on your passport. Check the entry and transit visa rules for Johannesburg and any stopover country before you book: the airline can refuse boarding without the right documents.
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Page updated 2 Nov 2026.
