Cheap flights from South Africa to Nigeria from R3 708

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Nigeria for under R6 900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on RwandAir for just R6 834, but on average you can expect to pay R8 506.

Cheapflights has 2 direct flights from South Africa to Nigeria under R9 600. A good price for a direct flight from South Africa to Nigeria is less than R9 887.

There are currently 20+ open flights from South Africa to Nigeria within the next 7 days for less than R7 100.

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Nigeria are Air Côte d’Ivoire (R3 708), Kenya Airways (R3 962), and Uganda Airlines (R4 253).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is JNB and Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport is LOS. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Abuja Airport (ABV), Port Harcourt Airport (PHC), Kano Aminu Kano Intl Apt Airport (KAN), Enugu Airport (ENU), Benin City Airport (BNI) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

The amount of baggage you can bring on your South Africa to Nigeria flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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

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.

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.

Many airlines flying from South Africa to Nigeria offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on South Africa to Nigeria flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

The South Africa to Nigeria flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 21/5.

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nigeria (average of R401). Flying from South Africa to Nigeria in December is currently the most expensive (average of R595). 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.