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

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lagos to Cape Town: • Economy Class • Business Class

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

One-stop flights from Lagos to Cape Town most commonly connect through: • Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) - 53% of one-stop connections • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 21% of one-stop connections • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 16% of one-stop connections • Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD) - 8% 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 Lagos to Cape Town?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Lagos to Cape Town route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $617 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $980, a difference of $363. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town International Convention Centre and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

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

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $720. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Lagos to Cape Town?

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

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

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.

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

One-way fares from Lagos to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $699, which is 61% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 05m, compared with 14h 11m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) and 15h 05m via Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD).

What is the time difference between Lagos and Cape Town?

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

What car rental options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include: · Europcar · Sixt · GREEN MOTION · Hertz · Woodford

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

Round-trip flights from Lagos to Cape Town range from $592 to $928, with an average of $720 over the past 12 months. Anything below $592 counts as a good deal.

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

Air Tanzania ($312) and TAAG ($575) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Lagos to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Lagos to Cape Town?

Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) is the most popular layover for the Lagos to Cape Town route. 53% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via NBJ.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Lagos to Cape Town?

Flights via Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $579. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Lagos to Cape Town which airport offers the shortest layover?

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) had the shortest average connection time for Lagos to Cape Town layovers at 428 minutes over the past 3 months.

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$312

Typical prices: $592-$928

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$470

Typical prices: $418-$589

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LOS - CPT • 2 stops

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There are currently no direct flights between Lagos and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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23 weeks

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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.

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September

Cheapest • 17% price drop

November

Most popular

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Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD)

Cheapest • Avg $579 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 11h 05m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lagos to Cape Town

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 29

4:40 pm - 5:45 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 05m3 stops Accra Kotoka Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls

6:55 pm - 3:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

21h 45m1 stop Dar Es Salaam

$312Air Tanzania

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19

4:40 pm - 5:45 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 05m3 stops Accra Kotoka Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls

6:55 pm - 3:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

21h 45m1 stop Dar Es Salaam

$312Air Tanzania

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19

4:40 pm - 5:45 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 05m3 stops Accra Kotoka Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls

6:55 pm - 3:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

21h 45m1 stop Dar Es Salaam

$314Air Tanzania

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 19

4:00 pm - 5:45 amLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

12h 45m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

3:05 pm - 2:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

24h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

$575TAAG

Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 21

4:00 pm - 2:00 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

3:05 pm - 2:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

24h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

$575TAAG

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 11

4:00 pm - 2:05 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 05m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

3:05 pm - 2:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

24h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

$575TAAG

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 15

12:30 pm - 1:35 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

2:25 pm - 11:30 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

22h 05m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$690Kenya Airways

Fri, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 18

10:40 pm - 1:00 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:25 pm - 9:40 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

32h 15m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$690Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19

9:40 pm - 2:10 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:10 pm - 3:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

13h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$824Ethiopian Air

Fri, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 18

9:40 pm - 1:00 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:10 pm - 3:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

13h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$824Ethiopian Air

Recent last minute flight deals from Lagos to Cape Town

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

4:00 pm - 5:40 amLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

12h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

6:45 am - 2:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

9h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

$614TAAG

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Oct 6

4:00 pm - 2:00 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

3:05 pm - 2:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

24h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

$617TAAG

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Oct 6

4:00 pm - 2:00 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 00m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

3:05 pm - 2:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

24h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

$617TAAG

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Oct 6

4:00 pm - 5:45 amLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

12h 45m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

12:20 pm - 2:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

27h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

$701Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

4:00 pm - 6:35 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 35m2 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

3:05 pm - 2:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

24h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

$701Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Oct 10

4:00 pm - 9:45 amLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 45m2 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

3:05 pm - 2:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

24h 40m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

$708Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17

1:05 pm - 2:10 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:10 pm - 11:40 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

21h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$828Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17

1:05 pm - 2:10 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:10 pm - 11:40 amCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

21h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$842Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17

10:45 pm - 1:00 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:00 am - 9:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

16h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$880Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17

10:45 pm - 1:00 pmLOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6:00 am - 9:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

16h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$925Kenya Airways

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Lagos to Cape Town flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from Lagos to Cape Town start at $312. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $592 to $928. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $312 on Air Tanzania.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lagos to Cape Town, it is 15% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 36% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

September is the cheapest month to fly from Lagos to Cape Town at $596 round-trip.
February ($925) and December ($865) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Lagos to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights from Lagos to Cape Town are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Low season	July
High season	November
Cheapest flight	$312

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Lagos to Cape Town?
Flights from Lagos to Cape Town usually depart from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Lagos to Cape Town?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lagos to Cape Town:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Lagos to Cape Town pass through?
One-stop flights from Lagos to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD) - 8% 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 Lagos to Cape Town?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Lagos to Cape Town route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $617 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $980, a difference of $363. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town International Convention Centre and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.
How expensive are last-minute Lagos to Cape Town flights?
Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $720. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How long is a flight from Lagos to Cape Town?
A nonstop flight from Lagos to Cape Town takes 0h 00m, covering 2,973 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Lagos to Cape Town?
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.
How are flight prices from Lagos to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Lagos to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $699, which is 61% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Lagos to Cape Town?
Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 05m, compared with 14h 11m via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) and 15h 05m via Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD).
What is the time difference between Lagos and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Lagos (South Africa Time vs West Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Sixt
· GREEN MOTION
· Hertz
· Woodford
How much should I expect to pay for a Lagos to Cape Town flight?
Round-trip flights from Lagos to Cape Town range from $592 to $928, with an average of $720 over the past 12 months. Anything below $592 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $617 - about $363 less than Friday (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 38% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lagos to Cape Town trip for September. Fares historically average $596 round-trip in that month - typically $329 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.
- Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
- Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
- Mbalentle

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