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$362+ Cheap flights from Lagos (LOS) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LOS — JNB
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or June, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lagos to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/194:00 pm
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
TAAG
Sat 11/215:45 am
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 7/26$532
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/164:00 pm
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
TAAG
Sun 11/294:40 pm
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop23h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 7/25$537
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/194:00 pm
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
TAAG
Wed 8/265:45 am
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 7/21$538
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/154:00 pm
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
TAAG
Tue 10/135:45 am
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 7/24$539
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/84:00 pm
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
TAAG
Sat 8/294:40 pm
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop23h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 7/26$540
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/164:00 pm
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
TAAG
Tue 11/34:40 pm
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop23h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 7/25$541
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 8/104:00 pm
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
TAAG
Wed 8/125:45 am
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 7/22$554
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Mon 8/104:00 pm
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
TAAG
Mon 8/314:40 pm
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop23h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 7/26$555
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sun 8/94:00 pm
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
TAAG
Wed 8/195:45 am
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 7/26$557
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sun 8/91:30 pm
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop11h 30m
Uganda Airlines
Sun 8/303:00 am
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 30m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 7/26$562
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/64:00 pm
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
TAAG
Wed 9/165:45 am
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 7/24$578

Find flight deals from Lagos to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lagos (LOS) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$532
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$362
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$587

Good round-trip deal

$1,052 or less

Good one-way deal

$619 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lagos to OR Tambo 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 9/12

4:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/18

9:30 am-2:45 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$690

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 11/20

10:00 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop5h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/5

4:40 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$876

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 8/9

1:30 pm-7:55 am

3 stops17h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/19

9:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$1,033
Quickest round-trip

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 8/9

10:00 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop5h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/19

3:10 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

$1,179

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 10/1

8:55 am-6:10 pm

3 stops32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/31

1:45 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,284

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 11/20

9:15 am-4:05 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/5

9:25 am-2:00 pm

3 stops29h 35m

$1,305

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 9/12

2:45 pm-6:10 pm

3 stops26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/18

9:25 am-7:25 am

3 stops23h 00m

$1,376
Cheapest one-way

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 8/24

1:30 pm-2:00 am

1 stop11h 30m

$362
Quickest one-way

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 7/30

2:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$364

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 8/2

1:30 pm-2:00 am

1 stop11h 30m

$367

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Compare providers for flights from Lagos to OR Tambo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lagos to OR Tambo in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lagos-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lagos-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lagos-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lagos-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Lagos-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The best time to book flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $539). Flying from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $740). 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Lagos to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 27, 2026.

When flying from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between $559 and $700 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $532 on TAAG (Sep 19-Nov 21).

The best insider tips for Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on LOS

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on JNB

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated July 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown RwandAir,South African, andKenya Airways from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
South African
7.6
Good
63 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
312 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Uganda Airlines
4.1
Mediocre
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lagos to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), located 5.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 7 airlines have flights from Murtala Muhammed to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • How long is the flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A quick flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 5h 55m. South African provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,179. Airlines will cover a distance of 2808 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Air Côte d’Ivoire. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $114 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Uganda Airlines and TAAG, starting at $498 and $502 round-trip. Air Côte d’Ivoire is currently priced 82% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Uganda Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $343. Users have also found prices from $373 and $408 on TAAG and Air Tanzania, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is $572. On average you can expect to pay $938. The most popular route, (Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Johannesburg OR Tambo), can usually be booked for $537.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lagos to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Lagos to OR Tambo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lagos to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lagos to OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $539). Flying from Lagos to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $740). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Lagos to OR Tambo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Lagos to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Côte d’IvoireCheapest$114Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Uganda AirlinesCheapest$498Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAAGCheapest$502Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
South AfricanCheapest$572Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
RwandAirCheapest$610Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$641Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$652Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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