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$430+ Cheap flights from Lagos (LOS) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LOS — CPT
אוג' 18 — אוג' 251
ב' 8/18
ב' 8/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Lagos to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lagos (LOS) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated אוגוסט 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$573
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$430
(Kenya Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$594
From Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Cape Town Intl
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Cheapest flights from Lagos to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lagos to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on אוגוסט 13, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ה' 9/111:40 pmLOS - CPT
1 stop23h 05mEthiopian Air
ה' 9/183:25 pmCPT - LOS
1 stop22h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12$573
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ג' 8/265:40 amLOS - CPT
1 stop31h 05mEthiopian Air
ה' 9/251:50 pmCPT - LOS
1 stop23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12$578
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ד' 9/101:40 pmLOS - CPT
1 stop22h 20mEthiopian Air
ד' 9/172:35 pmCPT - LOS
1 stop30h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/11$599
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ש' 8/305:40 amLOS - CPT
1 stop30h 20mEthiopian Air
ב' 9/82:35 pmCPT - LOS
1 stop22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/13$619
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ב' 8/181:05 amLOS - CPT
1 stop11h 55mTAAG
א' 8/2412:30 amCPT - LOS
1 stop24h 35mTAAG
Deal found 8/11$640
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ש' 9/271:05 amLOS - CPT
1 stop11h 55mTAAG
ב' 10/63:30 pmCPT - LOS
1 stop9h 35mTAAG
Deal found 8/11$654
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ג' 8/2612:25 pmLOS - CPT
2 stops24h 20mKenya Airways
ה' 9/2511:30 pmCPT - LOS
1 stop23h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/12$663
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
א' 9/2812:25 pmLOS - CPT
2 stops27h 20mKenya Airways
ג' 10/72:30 pmCPT - LOS
2 stops22h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/11$673
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ב' 11/101:05 amLOS - CPT
1 stop11h 55mTAAG
ש' 11/223:30 pmCPT - LOS
1 stop9h 35mTAAG
Deal found 8/11$674
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ב' 11/101:05 amLOS - CPT
1 stop11h 55mTAAG
ב' 11/173:30 pmCPT - LOS
1 stop9h 35mTAAG
Deal found 8/12$678
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ש' 9/271:05 amLOS - CPT
1 stop11h 55mTAAG
ו' 10/312:30 amCPT - LOS
1 stop10h 45mTAAG
Deal found 8/13$679

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Lagos to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated אוגוסט 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lagos to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Lagos

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

ה' 9/11

1:40 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

ה' 9/18

3:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$573

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

ג' 8/26

5:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

ה' 9/25

1:50 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$578

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

ד' 9/10

1:40 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

ד' 9/17

2:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$599

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

ש' 8/30

5:40 am-1:00 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

ב' 9/8

2:35 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$619

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

ג' 9/9

1:40 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

ש' 9/13

3:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$619

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

ש' 9/6

11:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

ו' 9/12

3:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop19h 45m

$639

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

ש' 9/27

1:05 am-2:00 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

ב' 10/6

3:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 35m

$654

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

ד' 11/12

1:30 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

ג' 11/18

12:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$654

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

ב' 8/25

1:05 am-2:00 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

ו' 9/5

3:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop19h 45m

$654

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

ש' 9/20

1:05 am-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

ש' 10/4

3:30 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$654

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Best time to book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lagos to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lagos to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Lagos to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Lagos to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LOS to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Lagos to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated אוגוסט 13, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Lagos to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Lagos to Cape Town?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Lagos to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Luanda (LAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 95% of 1-stop itineraries from Lagos to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Lagos to Cape Town?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Lagos to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Luanda (LAD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $658.

What’s the fastest layover option from Lagos to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Lagos to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Luanda (LAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 02m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Lagos to Cape Town?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Lagos to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 40m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated אוגוסט 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with South African, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways from Lagos to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7.7
Good
41 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
4.0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible
South African
7.7
Good
41 reviews
South African
7.7
Good
41 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
4.0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
826 reviews
South African
7.7
Good
41 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
4.0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
275 reviews
South African
7.7
Good
41 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
4.0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lagos to Cape Town round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at $578, was found to be the cheapest airline from Lagos to Cape Town.. Ethiopian Air is priced at 6% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lagos to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lagos to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lagos to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lagos to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Lagos to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$439Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
TAAGCheapest$491Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$629Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
South AfricanCheapest$1,026Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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