What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lagos to Cape Town round-trip?

TAAG, at $552, was found to be the cheapest airline from Lagos to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. TAAG is priced at 11% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Lagos to Cape Town one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for TAAG. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $413. Users have also found prices from $453 and $542 on Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Lagos to Cape Town?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lagos to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Lagos to Cape Town?

Before booking your flight from Lagos to Cape Town check out the most popular airlines for this route: TAAG, Ethiopian Air or Kenya Airways.

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

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 34% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 28 days in advance to save up to 17% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 28 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Lagos to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $522, or $698 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lagos to Cape Town?

Our data shows that June tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Lagos. Users have commonly found prices around $622 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $380. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

How can I find direct flights from Lagos to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lagos to Cape Town.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Lagos to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Lagos to Cape Town flights typically cost between $544 and $795 in August. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $552 on TAAG (Aug 30-Sep 8).

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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 July 31, 2025.

Sun 8/31:05 pmLOS - CPT

1 stop23h 55mTAAG

Tue 8/193:30 pmCPT - LOS

1 stop21h 30mTAAG

Deal found 7/29

$536

Wed 8/61:30 pmLOS - CPT

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/138:25 pmCPT - LOS

2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$590

Mon 9/2910:45 pmLOS - CPT

1 stop22h 25mKenya Airways

Thu 10/92:30 pmCPT - LOS

2 stops32h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/30

$663

Sat 8/165:40 amLOS - CPT

1 stop31h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 8/241:50 pmCPT - LOS

1 stop23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/30

$668

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Sat 8/3011:15 amLOS - CPT

1 stop25h 45mTAAG

Mon 9/83:30 pmCPT - LOS

1 stop9h 35mTAAG

Deal found 7/30

$552

Wed 9/31:40 pmLOS - CPT

1 stop23h 55mEthiopian Air

Wed 9/102:35 pmCPT - LOS

1 stop30h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/31

$590

Sat 8/3011:15 amLOS - CPT

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/83:30 pmCPT - LOS

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$602

Mon 9/2910:45 pmLOS - CPT

1 stop22h 25mKenya Airways

Thu 10/92:30 pmCPT - LOS

2 stops32h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/30

$663

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Sun 8/31:05 pmLOS - CPT

1 stop23h 55mTAAG

Tue 8/193:30 pmCPT - LOS

1 stop21h 30mTAAG

Deal found 7/29

$536

Tue 8/512:25 pmLOS - CPT

2 stops24h 20mKenya Airways

Tue 9/3011:30 pmCPT - LOS

1 stop13h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/31

$688

Tue 8/55:40 amLOS - CPT

1 stop31h 05mEthiopian Air

Tue 9/301:50 pmCPT - LOS

1 stop23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/31

$776

Wed 8/61:30 pmLOS - CPT

1 stop23h 30mTAAG

Fri 9/1212:30 amCPT - LOS

1 stop10h 45mTAAG

Deal found 7/31

$536

Wed 8/61:30 pmLOS - CPT

1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/138:25 pmCPT - LOS

2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$590

Sat 8/165:40 amLOS - CPT

1 stop31h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 8/241:50 pmCPT - LOS

1 stop23h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/30

$668

Tue 8/1912:25 pmLOS - CPT

2 stops24h 20mKenya Airways

Tue 8/266:00 amCPT - LOS

2 stops30h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/30

$687

One-way flights from Lagos to Cape Town
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Wed 8/201:30 pmLOS - CPT

1 stop9h 00mTAAG

Deal found 7/30

$413

Mon 8/1110:45 pmLOS - CPT

1 stop22h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/30

$453

Wed 8/201:30 pmLOS - CPT

2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$464

Wed 8/201:40 pmLOS - CPT

1 stop22h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/29

$542

Fri 9/128:55 amLOS - CPT

3 stops49h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/29

$1,549

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Depart

Return

Price

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 8/30

11:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/8

3:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 35m

$552

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 9/3

1:40 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/10

2:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$590

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 8/30

11:15 am-9:45 am

2 stops21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/8

3:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 35m

$602

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 9/29

10:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

2:30 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$663

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 8/20

1:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$413

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 8/11

10:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$453

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 8/20

1:30 pm-9:45 am

2 stops43h 15m

$464

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 8/20

1:40 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$542

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 9/12

8:55 am-10:55 am

3 stops49h 00m

$1,549

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

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 64 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Lagos to Cape Town?

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

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?

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?

Flights via Luanda (LAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 06m.

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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, 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.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,609 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,609 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,609 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

803 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,609 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Kenya Airways

6.9

Okay

274 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,609 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lagos to Cape Town round-trip?
TAAG, at $552, was found to be the cheapest airline from Lagos to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. TAAG is priced at 11% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Lagos to Cape Town one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for TAAG. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $413. Users have also found prices from $453 and $542 on Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, respectively.
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.
How can I find direct flights from Lagos to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lagos to Cape Town.
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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Kenya Airways	Cheapest$439	Average$722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%
TAAG	Cheapest$491	Average$560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$629	Average$805	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
South African	Cheapest$1,018	Average$1,277	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%

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