Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Lagos to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lagos and Johannesburg takes around 6.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Lagos and Johannesburg?

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The flight distance between Lagos and Johannesburg is 4529 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Lagos and Johannesburg?

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Several carriers operate flights between Lagos and Johannesburg. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Peace Limited, South African Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Lagos?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lagos and Abuja, Accra, Owerri, Benin City, Port Harcourt, Asaba, London, Kano, New York, Uyo, Kaduna, Enugu, Atlanta, Dakar, Calabar, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Houston, Sydney, Warri.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Cape Town, Durban, Harare, New York, Accra, São Paulo, Port Elizabeth, Tel Aviv, Windhoek, Lusaka, Entebbe, Livingstone, Rio de Janeiro, London, East London, Victoria Falls, George, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Paris.

Question 6

What airports are near Lagos?

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The main airport in Lagos is Murtala Muhammed International. It is also served by Murtala Muhammed International, Benin, Cadjehoun, Ilorin International, Akure, Ibadan.

Question 7

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Lagos and Johannesburg?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Lagos and Johannesburg thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Lagos and Johannesburg can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 8

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Lagos and Johannesburg?

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Currently, you can fly between Lagos and Johannesburg with Kenya Airways, Fly Safair, TAAG Angola Airlines, Air France, Ethiopian Airlines.

Question 10

When's the best time to travel between Lagos and Johannesburg?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lagos and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Lagos and Johannesburg?

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Traveling between Lagos and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Lagos. The main one is Murtala Muhammed International and other nearby airports include Murtala Muhammed International, Benin, Cadjehoun, Ilorin International, Akure, Ibadan

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lagos and Johannesburg depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lagos, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lagos and Johannesburg arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Lagos and Johannesburg depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lagos, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Lagos and Johannesburg arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$338
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$386
Cheapest round-trip	$607
Average round-trip	$703
Nonstop flights in May	$386 – $645

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
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Air Peace Limited	1	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 26.05	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06
South African Airways	1	---	---	1	---	1	---
Air Peace Limited	2	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 02.06	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06
South African Airways	1	---	---	1	---	1	---
Air Peace Limited	1	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 09.06	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06
South African Airways	1	---	---	1	---	1	---
Air Peace Limited	1	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes	0 0
TAAG Angola Airlines	DTA	DT	Yes	No
Air France	AFR	AF	No	Opens 30 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0

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January	27°C	16°C
February	26°C	16°C
March	26°C	15°C
April	23°C	12°C
May	21°C	9°C
June	18°C	6°C
July	18°C	6°C
August	21°C	8°C
September	26°C	12°C
October	27°C	14°C
November	27°C	15°C
December	26°C	16°C