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Cheap flights from South Africa to Nigeria from R4 138

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LOS
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 648

One-way from

R4 138
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 10/4-14/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 30m total
  • South Africa to Nigeria
Air Côte d’Ivoire
  • Air Côte d’Ivoire
  • 21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 35m total
  • South Africa to Nigeria

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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 17 January 2025.

Thu 10/47:30JNB - LOS
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/41:30LOS - JNB
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R9 648
Wed 17/123:10JNB - LOS
1 stop10h 30mRwandAir
Tue 30/1215:00LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 16/1R9 874
Sun 9/223:00JNB - LOS
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/213:40LOS - JNB
1 stop22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R9 987
Wed 29/14:00JNB - LOS
2 stops13h 00mASKY
Thu 6/210:25LOS - JNB
2 stops13h 25mASKY
Deal found 16/1R10 119
Wed 22/11:15JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 15mKenya Airways
Mon 27/112:25LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/1R10 777
Thu 30/116:40JNB - LOS
1 stop8h 10mTAAG
Thu 27/21:30LOS - JNB
1 stop12h 10mTAAG
Deal found 17/1R10 815
Fri 28/315:10JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 10mSouth African
Fri 4/422:00LOS - JNB
Nonstop5h 55mSouth African
Deal found 16/1R10 965
Sun 9/223:15JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 20mAir Peace
Sun 16/213:55LOS - JNB
Nonstop6h 20mAir Peace
Deal found 16/1R11 868
Fri 28/311:55DUR - LOS
2 stops29h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 4/411:45LOS - DUR
2 stops22h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R12 244
Fri 28/311:15DUR - LOS
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/41:30LOS - DUR
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R12 507
Sun 9/223:45JNB - LOS
1 stop10h 45mUganda Airlines
Sun 16/210:40LOS - JNB
2 stops24h 05mUganda Airlines
Deal found 16/1R12 771
Fri 28/38:50JNB - ABV
1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 4/413:15ABV - JNB
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R14 012

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 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

7:30-23:50

2 stops17h 20m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 14/4

1:30-14:40

1 stop12h 10m

R9 648

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

3:10-12:40

1 stop10h 30m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 28/2

15:00-2:20

1 stop10h 20m

R9 968

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

23:00-12:25

1 stop14h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 16/2

13:40-13:10

1 stop22h 30m

R9 987

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

4:00-16:00

2 stops13h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 6/2

10:25-0:50

2 stops13h 25m

R10 119

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

15:10-20:20

Nonstop6h 10m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 6/2

21:50-4:45

Nonstop5h 55m

R10 777

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

1:15-11:30

1 stop11h 15m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 19/3

12:25-0:15

1 stop10h 50m

R10 796

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

16:40-23:50

1 stop8h 10m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 27/2

1:30-14:40

1 stop12h 10m

R10 815

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

23:15-4:35

Nonstop6h 20m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 16/2

13:55-21:15

Nonstop6h 20m

R11 868

DurbanLagos

DUR - LOS

DURLOS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 28/3

11:55-16:05

2 stops29h 10m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 4/4

11:45-10:50

2 stops22h 05m

R12 244

DurbanLagos

DUR - LOS

DURLOS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 28/3

11:15-12:50

2 stops26h 35m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 3/4

1:30-19:50

2 stops17h 20m

R12 507

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Nigeria

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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 17 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 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ASKY, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air 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.
7,7
Good
55 reviews

Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 1

Stay away from flights going through Lome if that is not your final destination. The agents at the Accra airport are also thieves. They held onto my boarding pass for my upgraded ticket which I paid an extra $800; untill I paid $260. for excess baggage, when I was entitled to 3 free because of my upgraded ticket. I could have kept my economy seat and paid only $260, instead I paid $1060!. The agent held onto my boarding pass untill I had paid and had only 20 minutes to clear TSA. Pleasw do not fly Ethiopian Air via Lome to Ghana!!!!. You will regret this very e expensive experience.

7,7
Good
55 reviews
7,7
Good
55 reviews

Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 1

Stay away from flights going through Lome if that is not your final destination. The agents at the Accra airport are also thieves. They held onto my boarding pass for my upgraded ticket which I paid an extra $800; untill I paid $260. for excess baggage, when I was entitled to 3 free because of my upgraded ticket. I could have kept my economy seat and paid only $260, instead I paid $1060!. The agent held onto my boarding pass untill I had paid and had only 20 minutes to clear TSA. Pleasw do not fly Ethiopian Air via Lome to Ghana!!!!. You will regret this very e expensive experience.

7,7
Good
53 reviews
7,7
Good
55 reviews

Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 1

Stay away from flights going through Lome if that is not your final destination. The agents at the Accra airport are also thieves. They held onto my boarding pass for my upgraded ticket which I paid an extra $800; untill I paid $260. for excess baggage, when I was entitled to 3 free because of my upgraded ticket. I could have kept my economy seat and paid only $260, instead I paid $1060!. The agent held onto my boarding pass untill I had paid and had only 20 minutes to clear TSA. Pleasw do not fly Ethiopian Air via Lome to Ghana!!!!. You will regret this very e expensive experience.

7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
7,7
Good
55 reviews

Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 1

Stay away from flights going through Lome if that is not your final destination. The agents at the Accra airport are also thieves. They held onto my boarding pass for my upgraded ticket which I paid an extra $800; untill I paid $260. for excess baggage, when I was entitled to 3 free because of my upgraded ticket. I could have kept my economy seat and paid only $260, instead I paid $1060!. The agent held onto my boarding pass untill I had paid and had only 20 minutes to clear TSA. Pleasw do not fly Ethiopian Air via Lome to Ghana!!!!. You will regret this very e expensive experience.

7,2
Good
28 reviews
7,7
Good
55 reviews

Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 1

Stay away from flights going through Lome if that is not your final destination. The agents at the Accra airport are also thieves. They held onto my boarding pass for my upgraded ticket which I paid an extra $800; untill I paid $260. for excess baggage, when I was entitled to 3 free because of my upgraded ticket. I could have kept my economy seat and paid only $260, instead I paid $1060!. The agent held onto my boarding pass untill I had paid and had only 20 minutes to clear TSA. Pleasw do not fly Ethiopian Air via Lome to Ghana!!!!. You will regret this very e expensive experience.

7,2
Good
773 reviews
7,7
Good
55 reviews

Boarding

7,7

Crew

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 1

Stay away from flights going through Lome if that is not your final destination. The agents at the Accra airport are also thieves. They held onto my boarding pass for my upgraded ticket which I paid an extra $800; untill I paid $260. for excess baggage, when I was entitled to 3 free because of my upgraded ticket. I could have kept my economy seat and paid only $260, instead I paid $1060!. The agent held onto my boarding pass untill I had paid and had only 20 minutes to clear TSA. Pleasw do not fly Ethiopian Air via Lome to Ghana!!!!. You will regret this very e expensive experience.

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 Air Côte d’Ivoire (R4 138), Kenya Airways (R5 436), and Qatar Airways (R5 699).

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 834AverageR14 881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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TAAGCheapestR6 902AverageR9 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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RwandAirCheapestR7 059AverageR12 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 623AverageR10 112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR8 656AverageR8 932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR9 249AverageR14 316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR9 507AverageR15 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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ASKYCheapestR10 027AverageR14 096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air PeaceCheapestR10 053AverageR11 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapestR10 622AverageR16 358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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