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Cheap flights from South Africa to Nigeria from R4 080

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LOS
Feb 4 — Feb 111
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Nigeria

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Nigeria (NG0). 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 30 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 831

One-way from

R4 080

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R10 359

Good round-trip deal

R10 904 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 570 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 17/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • South Africa to Nigeria
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  • TAAG
  • 7/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 10m total
  • South Africa to Nigeria
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R29 042 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 916 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Nigeria
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Nigeria. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 January 2025.

Mon 17/216:40JNB - LOS
1 stop8h 10mTAAG
Wed 19/213:40LOS - JNB
1 stop24h 00mTAAG
Deal found 29/1R8 831
Wed 26/215:05JNB - LOS
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:40LOS - JNB
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1R8 906
Thu 6/215:10JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 10mSouth African
Sun 2/321:50LOS - JNB
Nonstop5h 55mSouth African
Deal found 29/1R9 148
Tue 11/33:10JNB - LOS
1 stop10h 30mRwandAir
Wed 19/315:00LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 29/1R9 334
Sun 16/323:45JNB - LOS
1 stop10h 45mUganda Airlines
Sun 23/310:40LOS - JNB
1 stop24h 05mUganda Airlines
Deal found 29/1R9 651
Tue 11/210:10JNB - LOS
2 stops13h 35mAir Côte d’Ivoire
Thu 13/210:50LOS - JNB
2 stops14h 05mAir Côte d’Ivoire
Deal found 29/1R9 670
Sat 8/24:00JNB - LOS
2 stops13h 00mASKY
Sun 16/210:25LOS - JNB
2 stops13h 15mASKY
Deal found 29/1R10 061
Wed 12/28:05DUR - LOS
1 stop13h 15mSouth African
Wed 26/221:50LOS - DUR
1 stop19h 15mSouth African
Deal found 29/1R10 191
Fri 14/317:00JNB - LOS
1 stop19h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 21/322:45LOS - JNB
1 stop16h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/1R10 881
Sat 15/318:40DUR - LOS
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/313:40LOS - DUR
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1R11 197
Thu 30/113:20JNB - LOS
1 stop20h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 23/212:10LOS - JNB
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R11 887
Sat 15/311:55DUR - LOS
2 stops29h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 22/312:10LOS - DUR
2 stops21h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R12 092

Find flights from South Africa to Nigeria within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Nigeria that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 January 2025.

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JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/2

16:40-23:50

1 stop8h 10m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 19/2

13:40-14:40

1 stop24h 00m

R8 831

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/2

15:05-23:50

2 stops33h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 12/3

13:40-14:40

1 stop24h 00m

R8 906

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

15:10-20:20

Nonstop6h 10m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 2/3

21:50-4:45

Nonstop5h 55m

R9 148

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

3:10-12:40

1 stop10h 30m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 19/3

15:00-2:20

1 stop10h 20m

R9 334

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

23:45-9:30

1 stop10h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 23/3

10:40-11:45

1 stop24h 05m

R9 651

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

10:10-22:45

2 stops13h 35m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 13/2

10:50-1:55

2 stops14h 05m

R9 670

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

4:00-16:00

2 stops13h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 16/2

10:25-0:40

2 stops13h 15m

R10 061

DurbanLagos

DUR - LOS

DURLOS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/2

8:05-20:20

1 stop13h 15m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 26/2

21:50-18:05

1 stop19h 15m

R10 191

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

17:00-11:30

1 stop19h 30m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 21/3

22:45-16:00

1 stop16h 15m

R10 881

DurbanLagos

DUR - LOS

DURLOS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 15/3

18:40-20:20

1 stop26h 40m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 22/3

13:40-10:30

2 stops19h 50m

R11 197

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Nigeria

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nigeria from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Nigeria

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Nigeria including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Nigeria?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nigeria (average of R402). Flying from South Africa to Nigeria in December is currently the most expensive (average of R583). 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 ZA to NG?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Nigeria. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Nigeria as you normally would.

Rainfall in Nigeria by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nigeria ranges from 13.0 - 316.0 inches 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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Nigeria

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nigeria. 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 Nigeria. Reviews last updated 30 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, ASKY and Qatar Airways from South Africa to Nigeria to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 331 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
8,1
Very Good
3 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 331 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
7,6
Good
54 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 331 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
7,5
Good
3 723 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 331 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 331 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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.

RwandAir
7,2
Good
28 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 331 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Nigeria. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports serve South Africa to Nigeria flights?

    South Africa has flights to Lagos and Abuja airports in Nigeria through the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. This airport is located just 20 km from the Johannesburg city centre and takes under an hour to reach by train or bus. Alternatively, travellers can fly out of the Lanseria International Airport, also in Johannesburg. This airport is 45 minutes North of downtown Johannesburg and serves flights to Abuja, Nigeria.

  • Which airlines fly directly from South Africa to Nigeria?

    There are a few nonstop flights available from O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. South African Airlines and ASKY both offer direct flights to Nigeria, with flights that average six to eight hours in total travel time. JNB also serves direct flights to Warri via South African Airlines. No other South African airports provide direct flight service to any Nigerian airport.

  • What are the stopover options on flights from South Africa to Nigeria?

    Travellers who leave from Johannesburg can find one-stop flights via RwandAir or South African Airlines. These stops include layovers in Kotoka International Airport and Kigali International Airport. From Cape Town International Airport, flights to Nigeria include overnight layovers in Johannesburg. There are flights with two or more stops available as well, which range in affordability and availability. For example, British Airways offers flight service to Nigeria with stops in Johannesburg and Libreville. One-stop flights are also available from Johannesburg to Abuja and Warri, Nigeria.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from South Africa to Nigeria?

    Both passports and entry visas are required for South Africans and other international travellers to enter Nigeria. In addition, the Nigerian border protection requires that all travellers submit a valid international health certificate proving that they have been vaccinated against yellow fever. However, it is highly recommended that travellers get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B as well. Those who are looking to apply for an entry visa can do so via the Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg, or any other Nigerian consulate.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Nigeria one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Nigeria are TAAG (R4 080), Uganda Airlines (R4 099), and Qatar Airways (R5 571).

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Nigeria that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Nigeria flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Nigeria?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Nigeria.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Nigeria?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Nigeria 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 South Africa to Nigeria?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nigeria (average of R402). Flying from South Africa to Nigeria in December is currently the most expensive (average of R583). 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 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Nigeria

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Nigeria. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 762AverageR14 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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TAAGCheapestR6 824AverageR9 222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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RwandAirCheapestR6 993AverageR12 299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 379AverageR10 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR8 425AverageR14 182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR8 571AverageR8 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR9 418AverageR15 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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ASKYCheapestR9 941AverageR13 965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air PeaceCheapestR9 959AverageR11 559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapestR10 522AverageR16 217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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