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Cheap flights from Lagos to Cape Town

LOS — CPT
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Lagos to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lagos (LOS) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£440
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Lagos with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lagos to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Lagos to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Lagos to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Lagos to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LOS to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Lagos to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lagos to Cape Town at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 31 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with South African and Kenya Airways from Lagos to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7.6
Good
43 reviews
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Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7.6
Good
43 reviews
South African
7.6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
279 reviews
South African
7.6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.4

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lagos to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at £341, Kenya Airways will fly you from Lagos to Cape Town and back. In addition to Kenya Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from TAAG and South African - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £371 and £449, respectively. Users have found that Kenya Airways is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lagos to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lagos to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lagos to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Lagos to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Lagos to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Lagos to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 31 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest£341Average£505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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TAAGCheapest£371Average£398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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South AfricanCheapest£449Average£838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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