What is the cheapest month to fly to Nigeria?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Nigeria is March . The most expensive month for flights is December . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Nigeria if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nigeria on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Nigeria?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, TAAG is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nigeria.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria?

Abuja is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria. One-way flights to Abuja typically cost R1 361, while return flights cost around R1 552.

How much is a return flight to Nigeria?

A return flight to Nigeria will typically cost around R690, however they can be found for as little as R513.

Where does the fastest flight to Nigeria depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Nigeria, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 15 minutes).

Does Lagos Murtala Muhammed have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Lagos Murtala Muhammed can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Lagos Murtala Muhammed?

Yes. Lagos Murtala Muhammed has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton is the closest property to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (0,0 km away from Lagos Murtala Muhammed).

R12 048+ Flights to Nigeria

Flights to Nigeria in 2025

Return from	R9 715
One-way from	R4 573
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R10 402

TAAG
29/4-24/5
2 total stops
33h 35m total
Johannesburg to Lagos

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2/5
1 total stop
18h 35m total
Johannesburg to Nigeria

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Fri 5/1216:40JNB - LOS

1 stop21h 10mTAAG

Sat 13/121:05LOS - JNB

1 stop12h 35mTAAG

Deal found 9/4R9 205

Sat 31/510:30JNB - LOS

2 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/611:35LOS - JNB

1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4R10 363

Fri 9/54:00JNB - LOS

2 stops14h 15mASKY

Sun 25/59:15LOS - JNB

2 stops14h 25mASKY

Deal found 9/4R10 618

Thu 25/123:10JNB - LOS

1 stop11h 05mRwandAir

Wed 31/1214:45LOS - JNB

1 stop10h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 9/4R10 991

Tue 27/512:10JNB - LOS

1 stop24h 20mKenya Airways

Fri 13/622:45LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/4R11 266

Fri 9/515:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Sun 25/522:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Deal found 9/4R13 601

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Tue 29/416:40JNB - LOS

1 stop21h 00mTAAG

Sat 24/51:05LOS - JNB

1 stop12h 35mTAAG

Deal found 9/4R9 715

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2 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/611:35LOS - JNB

1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/4R10 363

Fri 9/54:00JNB - LOS

2 stops14h 15mASKY

Sun 25/59:15LOS - JNB

2 stops14h 25mASKY

Deal found 9/4R10 618

Tue 27/512:10JNB - LOS

1 stop24h 20mKenya Airways

Fri 13/622:45LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 9/4R11 266

Fri 9/515:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Sun 25/522:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Deal found 9/4R13 601

Wed 7/513:55JNB - ABV

1 stop17h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 4/613:15ABV - JNB

1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/4R14 779

Thu 14/814:30JNB - LOS

1 stop22h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 18/813:40LOS - JNB

1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/4R16 074

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1 stop16h 15mEgyptair

Sat 19/414:00LOS - JNB

1 stop16h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 9/4R16 074

Sun 13/421:45JNB - ABV

1 stop17h 15mEgyptair

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1 stop15h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 9/4R15 230

Tue 15/416:50JNB - LOS

1 stop21h 25mRwandAir

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1 stop22h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 9/4R13 758

Tue 15/49:25JNB - LOS

2 stops14h 20mAir Côte d’Ivoire

Wed 30/411:20LOS - JNB

2 stops13h 35mAir Côte d’Ivoire

Deal found 9/4R15 878

Tue 15/413:55JNB - LOS

1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways

Tue 22/48:55LOS - JNB

1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/4R16 212

Wed 16/412:50JNB - LOS

1 stop30h 40mUganda Airlines

Sun 20/410:40LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 05mUganda Airlines

Deal found 8/4R14 269

Sat 26/422:50JNB - ABV

1 stop14h 15mEthiopian Air

Sat 3/513:25ABV - JNB

1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/4R18 842

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1 stop21h 00mTAAG

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1 stop12h 35mTAAG

Deal found 9/4R9 715

Wed 7/513:55JNB - ABV

1 stop17h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 4/613:15ABV - JNB

1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/4R14 779

Wed 7/54:00JNB - ABV

2 stops13h 30mASKY

Wed 4/610:10ABV - JNB

2 stops13h 30mASKY

Deal found 9/4R18 528

Fri 9/54:00JNB - LOS

2 stops14h 15mASKY

Sun 25/59:15LOS - JNB

2 stops14h 25mASKY

Deal found 9/4R10 618

Fri 9/515:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Sun 25/522:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Deal found 9/4R13 601

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JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

16:40-12:40

1 stop21h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 24/5

1:05-14:40

1 stop12h 35m

R9 715

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

10:30-0:05

2 stops14h 35m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 7/6

11:35-14:40

1 stop26h 05m

R10 363

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

4:00-17:15

2 stops14h 15m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 25/5

9:15-0:40

2 stops14h 25m

R10 618

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/5

12:10-11:30

1 stop24h 20m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 13/6

22:45-0:15

1 stop24h 30m

R11 266

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

15:10-20:30

Nonstop6h 20m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 25/5

22:00-4:55

Nonstop5h 55m

R13 601

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB - ABV

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

13:55-6:40

1 stop17h 45m

Abuja

Wed 4/6

13:15-16:10

1 stop25h 55m

R14 779

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB - ABV

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

16:40-20:20

2 stops28h 40m

Abuja

Fri 23/5

6:30-1:55

3 stops18h 25m

R15 230

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

14:30-12:25

1 stop22h 55m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 18/8

13:40-3:55

1 stop13h 15m

R16 074

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB - ABV

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

22:50-12:05

1 stop14h 15m

Abuja

Sun 3/8

13:25-3:55

1 stop13h 30m

R17 075

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

13:55-13:35

1 stop24h 40m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 18/8

8:55-8:10

3 stops46h 15m

R17 527

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Best time to book a flight to Nigeria

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How long is the flight to Nigeria?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Nigeria takes 15 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Nigeria from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Nigeria?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Nigeria should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nigeria?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nigeria are RwandAir, Kenya Airways and South African.

RwandAir

From R377

Kenya Airways

From R420

South African

From R498

TAAG

From R429

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nigeria?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nigeria are RwandAir, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

Rainfall in Nigeria by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nigeria ranges from 13.0 - 316.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 316.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nigeria when rainfall is around 13.0 mm.

Temperature in Nigeria by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nigeria, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Nigeria?

The most popular places in Nigeria to fly to are Lagos and Abuja.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nigeria

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, ASKY and Qatar Airways to Nigeria by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

ASKY

7,5

Good

53 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 546 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

South African

7,3

Good

30 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

765 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

FAQs about flying to Nigeria

Can I find cheaper flights to Nigeria if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nigeria on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Nigeria?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, TAAG is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nigeria.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria?
Abuja is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria. One-way flights to Abuja typically cost R1 361, while return flights cost around R1 552.
How much is a return flight to Nigeria?
A return flight to Nigeria will typically cost around R690, however they can be found for as little as R513.
Where does the fastest flight to Nigeria depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Nigeria, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 15 minutes).
Does Lagos Murtala Muhammed have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Lagos Murtala Muhammed can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Lagos Murtala Muhammed?
Yes. Lagos Murtala Muhammed has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton is the closest property to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (0,0 km away from Lagos Murtala Muhammed).

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How long is the flight to Nigeria?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Nigeria?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Nigeria. Price data was last updated on 10 November 2024.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nigeria?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nigeria?

Rainfall in Nigeria by month

Plan your trip to Nigeria by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Nigeria by month

Plan your trip to Nigeria by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Nigeria?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Nigeria in the last few years. This data was updated on 10 April 2025.

The most popular places in Nigeria to fly to are Lagos and Abuja.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nigeria

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, ASKY and Qatar Airways to Nigeria by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Nigeria

Can I find cheaper flights to Nigeria if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Nigeria?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria?

How much is a return flight to Nigeria?

Where does the fastest flight to Nigeria depart from?

Does Lagos Murtala Muhammed have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Lagos Murtala Muhammed?

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