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Cheapest round-trip
$620
Typical prices: $564-$807
Kenya Airways
Wed 10/10Fri 10/19
CPT - LOS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$312
Typical prices: $268-$478
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/17
CPT - LOS • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Lagos. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
21 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 10% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD)
Cheapest • Avg $534 (round-trip)
Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
Shortest trip • 11h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Lagos (CPT-LOS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cape Town to Lagos

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 19
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2:20 pm - 11:30 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
22h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:25 pm - 6:00 amLOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$620Kenya Airways
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
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6:45 am - 2:45 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
9h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
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4:00 pm - 2:00 pmLOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
$646TAAG
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
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11:30 pm - 9:45 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
23h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:30 pm - 1:35 pmLOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
$666Kenya Airways
Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 19
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2:20 pm - 11:30 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
22h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:25 pm - 1:35 pmLOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
$666Kenya Airways
Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Jan 9
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3:05 pm - 2:45 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
24h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
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4:00 pm - 2:05 pmLOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 05m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
$688TAAG
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
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2:25 pm - 9:45 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
32h 20m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:30 pm - 1:35 pmLOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
$688Kenya Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
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6:00 am - 9:45 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
40h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:25 pm - 11:40 amLOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl
46h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
$708Kenya Airways
Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Jan 9
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2:20 pm - 11:30 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
22h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:30 pm - 1:35 pmLOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
$712Kenya Airways
Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 19
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9:55 am - 2:45 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
29h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
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4:00 pm - 12:40 pmLOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 40m2 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
$754Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
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8:25 pm - 2:45 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed
43h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
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4:00 pm - 2:00 pmLOS  Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
$769Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Cape Town to Lagos flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Cape Town to Lagos with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Lagos?

Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Lagos start at $620. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $564 to $807. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $620 on Kenya Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Lagos?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Lagos, it is 9% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lagos?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lagos at $606 round-trip.
  • January ($713) and December ($706) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 17% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Cape Town to Lagos the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Lagos are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Cape Town to Lagos flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$312
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Cape Town to Lagos

When to book flights from Cape Town to Lagos

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Lagos based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cape Town to Lagos flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Lagos?

    Flights from Cape Town to Lagos usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Lagos?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Lagos:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Lagos pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cape Town to Lagos most commonly connect through:

    • Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) - 48% of one-stop connections
    • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 4% of one-stop connections

    Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Lagos?

    On the Cape Town to Lagos route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 18%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $616 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $748: a $132 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to Lagos flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $673. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Cape Town to Lagos?

    A nonstop flight from Cape Town to Lagos takes 0h 00m, covering 2,973 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Lagos?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Cape Town to Lagos changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $620 to $2,699. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cape Town to Lagos looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Lagos are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $876, which is 163% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cape Town to Lagos?

    Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 56m, compared with 13h 54m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) and 15h 11m via Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD).

  • What is the time difference between Cape Town and Lagos?

    Lagos is 1 hour behind Cape Town (West Africa Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Lagos flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Lagos range from $564 to $807, with an average of $673 over the past 12 months. Anything below $564 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Lagos flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $616 - about $132 less than Thursday (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Lagos trip for September. Fares historically average $606 round-trip in that month - typically $107 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport.
    - The Safron Hotel Ikeja
    - Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja
    - Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton

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