2
Airlines
14×
Per week
$674
From (live)
via KQ
6h
Nonstop
Johannesburg (JNB) → Lagos (LOS)
Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International
DISTANCE
4 885 km
Lagos
Murtala Muhammed International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 5weeks
↑ up 36%Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
When are fares cheapest?
Click a month → live Aviasales fares for the 15th
Compare carriers on this route
🇳🇬Arik Air
W3
- Frequency
- 14× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
- —
🇿🇦South African Airways
SA
- Frequency
- 14× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
Flights Johannesburg -> Lagos (JNB-LOS) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Johannesburg to Lagos connects South Africa’s largest city with Nigeria’s largest city, the two biggest economies of sub-Saharan Africa, with around 14 flights a week. The route is markedly corporate, carrying business travellers and traders, alongside connecting passengers. Block time is about six hours.
Airlines on this route
Two carriers fly JNB-LOS: Arik Air and South African Airways, both flying direct. The combination of two carriers gives the route a wider spread of schedules across the week.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Arik Air (W3) | 23 kg | none |
| South African Airways (SA) | 23 kg | Star Alliance |
USD fares — JNB-LOS
JNB-LOS fares rise around the December holidays and major regional events. For the busiest periods, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, four to seven weeks usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.
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About Lagos
Lagos is Nigeria’s largest city and the commercial heart of West Africa — a vast, fast-moving coastal metropolis and a centre of trade and finance. For travellers from Johannesburg it is most often a business or trade destination, linking the two largest economies of sub-Saharan Africa.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Lagos? Direct JNB-LOS flights are operated by Arik Air, South African Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the JNB-LOS flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 6.0 hours. The JNB-LOS route runs roughly 14 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a JNB-LOS flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $400-900 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.
What is the checked baggage allowance on JNB-LOS? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
What currency is used in Lagos? Lagos uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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