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JNB → LOS · International

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lagos

Compare real-time fares from Johannesburg (JNB) to Lagos (LOS), Nigeria. See the cheapest days on our price calendar, reserve now and pay later on many fares, and get real human support with no hidden fees.

Distance4,524 km
Typical non-stop timeabout 6h 09m
Time difference1 hour behind
Currency in LagosNigerian Naira (NGN)

Airports

Departing Johannesburg

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) · 21 km from the centre

Arriving Lagos

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) · 20 km from the centre

Staying in Lagos

Nigeria's largest city and commercial hub, on the Atlantic coast, with business districts on Victoria Island and Ikoyi and beaches along the Lekki peninsula.

Lagos travel guideHotels in Lagos

Johannesburg to Lagos: questions travellers ask

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lagos?

Johannesburg and Lagos are about 4,524 km apart. A non-stop flight typically takes around 6h 09m; trips with a connection take longer depending on the stopover. TripSavo shows the exact time for every option before you book.

Which airports serve Lagos?

Lagos is served by Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), about 20 km from the city centre.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Lagos?

Lagos is 1 hour behind Johannesburg today. Where daylight saving applies, the difference can change during the year; flight times on TripSavo are always shown in local time.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Lagos?

Yes, you need a passport valid for the whole trip, and many countries ask for at least six months' validity. Visa and transit rules for Nigeria, and for any country you connect through, depend on your nationality, so check with the embassy or official immigration website before you book.

How can I find a cheaper flight from Johannesburg to Lagos?

Fares change with demand. Use TripSavo's price calendar to compare days, choose flexible dates (±1 or ±3 days) to see cheaper nearby days, and save a search to check it again later. On many fares you can also reserve now and pay later while you decide.

Which currency do I pay in?

You can pay for flights in US dollars (USD) or naira (NGN): choose the currency at checkout. Hotel stays and Pay Small Small plans are paid in naira. Payments go securely through Paystack, by card, or by bank transfer or USSD for naira. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts the amount and may add its own fee.

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