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Cheap flights from Nigeria to South Africa from R6 204

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LOS — JNB
Feb 4 — Feb 111
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Nigeria to South Africa

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

R9 837

One-way from

R6 204

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 023

Good round-trip deal

R18 119 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 709 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 6/3-6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Nigeria to South Africa
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Air Côte d’Ivoire
  • Air Côte d’Ivoire
  • 20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 05m total
  • Nigeria to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 634 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 843 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Nigeria to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nigeria to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 January 2025.

Thu 13/31:30LOS - JNB
1 stop12h 10mTAAG
Fri 28/316:40JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 10mTAAG
Deal found 29/1R9 781
Thu 6/319:30LOS - JNB
1 stop15h 15mUganda Airlines
Sun 16/323:45JNB - LOS
1 stop10h 45mUganda Airlines
Deal found 28/1R9 875
Thu 30/119:30LOS - JNB
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/216:40JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1R10 117
Mon 3/31:30LOS - CPT
1 stop11h 30mTAAG
Wed 12/30:30CPT - LOS
1 stop24h 20mTAAG
Deal found 28/1R10 247
Thu 13/31:30LOS - CPT
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/36:40CPT - LOS
3 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1R10 750
Thu 6/221:50LOS - JNB
Nonstop5h 55mSouth African
Wed 12/215:10JNB - LOS
Nonstop6h 10mSouth African
Deal found 29/1R11 589
Wed 5/312:25LOS - JNB
3 stops42h 35mKenya Airways
Fri 7/312:10JNB - LOS
1 stop10h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/1R12 427
Mon 17/322:45LOS - CPT
1 stop21h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 26/36:00CPT - LOS
2 stops40h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/1R12 483
Fri 7/315:00LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 20mRwandAir
Thu 13/33:10JNB - LOS
1 stop10h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 29/1R12 520
Thu 6/213:40LOS - JNB
1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/223:00JNB - LOS
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R12 539
Wed 12/213:35ABV - CPT
1 stop22h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/313:50CPT - ABV
1 stop23h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R13 582
Thu 6/210:25LOS - JNB
2 stops13h 25mASKY
Tue 11/24:00JNB - LOS
2 stops13h 00mASKY
Deal found 29/1R13 619

Find flights from Nigeria to South Africa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Nigeria to South Africa 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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LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 6/3

1:30-14:40

1 stop12h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

16:40-12:50

1 stop21h 10m

R9 837

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 6/3

19:30-11:45

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

23:45-9:30

1 stop10h 45m

R9 875

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 6/3

10:50-1:55

2 stops14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

16:40-23:50

1 stop8h 10m

R10 135

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 24/3

1:30-14:00

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

15:00-12:40

1 stop22h 40m

R10 229

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 13/3

1:30-23:30

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/3

6:40-22:45

3 stops17h 05m

R10 750

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 6/3

21:50-4:45

Nonstop5h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

15:10-20:20

Nonstop6h 10m

R11 663

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 5/3

12:25-8:00

3 stops42h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/3

12:10-21:45

1 stop10h 35m

R12 427

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 17/3

22:45-21:40

1 stop21h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

6:00-21:45

2 stops40h 45m

R12 483

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 7/3

15:00-2:20

1 stop10h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

3:10-12:40

1 stop10h 30m

R12 520

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 25/2

13:40-3:55

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

23:00-12:25

1 stop14h 25m

R12 613

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Best time to book a flight from Nigeria to South Africa

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nigeria to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Nigeria to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 NG to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Nigeria to South Africa. 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.

When flying from Nigeria to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 30 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, ASKY and Qatar Airways from Nigeria to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. 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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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

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

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

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

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 723 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 331 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 331 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

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

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Côte d’Ivoire. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 204. Users have also found prices from R7 043 and R7 546 on TAAG and Uganda Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nigeria to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Nigeria to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 Nigeria to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Nigeria to South Africa. 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
ASKYCheapestR8 071AverageR15 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR9 284AverageR10 378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR9 366AverageR10 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 570AverageR13 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR9 748AverageR10 135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 861AverageR12 680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air PeaceCheapestR11 096AverageR11 504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR11 608AverageR21 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR11 760AverageR14 629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapestR14 432AverageR15 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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