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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Lagos?

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momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to Lagos. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

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Can I find flights to Lagos with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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Yes. All flights to Lagos on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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How can momondo help me find flights to Lagos?

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Lagos.

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I’m not ready to book a flight to Lagos right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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If you are simply researching potential flights to Lagos, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Lagos and alert you when they change.

Question 5

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

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The ideal time to book your flight to Lagos is 55 days in advance, when prices tend to average R8 912.

Question 6

Is there an alternative airport near Lagos?

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Ibadan Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Lagos.

Question 7

Which airlines fly to Lagos?

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There may be other airlines that fly to Lagos from South Africa, but the most popular among our users are RwandAir, South African, TAAG and Kenya Airways. These airlines should offer flights to Lagos on a routine basis if you’re flying from one of the more popular airports in South Africa.

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RwandAir Flights to Lagos

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1 RwandAir flight heads to Lagos on average each week. It will be flying from Kigali Intl to Lagos, the most popular route that RwandAir operates to Lagos. Prices vary based on when and where you fly from - the cheapest RwandAir flight to Lagos found in the past 3 days on momondo was R6 632, departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo. RwandAir is the most popular choice on momondo for this route and has been scored 7,8/10 by 42 of our users.

Question 9

Air Tanzania Flights to Lagos

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Air Tanzania flies to Lagos 3 times per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to Lagos from Dar Es Salaam. Air Tanzania (rating: 7,6, 24 reviews) varies in price depending on when and where you want to fly to Lagos from. The best Air Tanzania ticket price found on momondo to Lagos was from Johannesburg OR Tambo (R7 219 return).

Question 10

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport?

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Prices for flights to Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport refresh daily.

Question 11

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport?

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As of August 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights to Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport.

Question 12

How old do you have to be to fly to Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport?

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The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport.

Question 13

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport?

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The travel and health documents required for your trip to Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Question 14

How long does it take to fly to Lagos?

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The flight from South Africa to Lagos depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo (a popular airport in South Africa) to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (the most popular airport in Lagos), then the flight time is 6h 20m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Lagos Murtala Muhammed, then the average flight time is .

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly to Lagos?

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In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Lagos. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R8 023. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Lagos from South Africa during February instead. Flights to Lagos in February, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around R8 072.

Question 16

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

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Lagos from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Lagos for around R8 912 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Lagos from South Africa for as low as R8 283 on momondo.

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Lagos?

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The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Lagos is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as R9 387. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R14 123.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Lagos?

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Our data shows that the cheapest South Africa to Lagos flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Lagos in the evening for as low as R3 865. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R12 659.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO LAGOS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	November	11% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lagos costs on average just R8 023 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO LAGOS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	22% more expensive	It costs about R10 946 for flights to Lagos from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO LAGOS FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	611% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Lagos from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Best One-Way Price	R3 703
Best Round-Trip Price	R8 039
Fastest flight time	23h 05m
Popular in	April

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