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Cheap flights from Nigeria to South Africa from R6 161

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LOS — JNB
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Nigeria to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nigeria to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 28 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 777

One-way from

R6 161

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R11 400

Good round-trip deal

R11 593 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 012 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 17/3-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Nigeria to South Africa
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Air Côte d’Ivoire
  • Air Côte d’Ivoire
  • 16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 20m total
  • Nigeria to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R14 447 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 490 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 28 February 2025.

Thu 23/101:30LOS - JNB
1 stop12h 10mTAAG
Wed 29/104:35JNB - LOS
1 stop9h 05mTAAG
Deal found 28/2R9 611
Thu 13/319:30LOS - JNB
2 stops15h 15mUganda Airlines
Sun 16/323:45JNB - LOS
1 stop10h 45mUganda Airlines
Deal found 28/2R9 998
Thu 18/121:30LOS - CPT
1 stop11h 30mTAAG
Fri 2/10:30CPT - LOS
1 stop13h 20mTAAG
Deal found 27/2R10 127
Thu 20/310:50LOS - JNB
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/516:40JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R10 146
Thu 3/410:50LOS - JNB
2 stops14h 05mAir Côte d’Ivoire
Thu 1/56:05JNB - LOS
2 stops12h 15mAir Côte d’Ivoire
Deal found 28/2R10 459
Thu 6/31:30LOS - CPT
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/30:30CPT - LOS
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R10 625
Sat 22/312:25LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 50mKenya Airways
Fri 28/31:15JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/2R11 898
Fri 7/313:40LOS - CPT
1 stop23h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/313:50CPT - LOS
1 stop23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R11 972
Mon 10/312:25LOS - CPT
1 stop32h 15mKenya Airways
Thu 13/323:00CPT - LOS
1 stop23h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/2R12 193
Wed 2/414:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Sat 26/43:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 28/2R13 613
Thu 13/39:15LOS - JNB
3 stops14h 35mASKY
Wed 19/34:00JNB - LOS
3 stops14h 00mASKY
Deal found 28/2R14 001
Sun 9/313:40LOS - JNB
1 stop22h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/323:00JNB - LOS
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/2R14 480

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 28 February 2025.

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Nigeria

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 5/6

1:30-14:40

1 stop12h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/6

16:40-12:40

1 stop21h 00m

R9 777

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 13/3

19:30-11:45

2 stops15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

23:45-9:30

1 stop10h 45m

R9 998

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 20/3

10:50-1:55

2 stops14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

16:40-12:50

1 stop21h 10m

R10 146

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 10/4

1:30-23:30

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/4

0:30-12:50

1 stop13h 20m

R10 164

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 3/4

10:50-1:55

2 stops14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

6:05-10:30

2 stops29h 25m

R10 459

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 31/3

1:30-22:50

2 stops20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/4

0:30-12:50

1 stop13h 20m

R10 680

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 22/3

12:25-0:15

1 stop10h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

8:40-21:45

1 stop14h 05m

R11 898

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 10/3

12:25-21:40

1 stop32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

23:00-21:45

1 stop23h 45m

R12 193

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 2/4

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

R13 613

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 13/3

9:15-0:50

3 stops14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

4:00-17:00

3 stops14h 00m

R14 001

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Best time to book a flight from Nigeria to South Africa

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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 28 February 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 28 February 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
3 251 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 251 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 251 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

ASKY
7,6
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 251 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 579 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 251 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

South African
7,4
Good
41 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 251 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

RwandAir
7,2
Good
28 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 251 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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 161. Users have also found prices from R6 235 and R6 954 on Uganda Airlines and TAAG, 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.

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  • 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 28 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR6 676AverageR10 046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ASKYCheapestR7 991AverageR15 219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR9 192AverageR10 210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR9 267AverageR10 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 455AverageR13 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 757AverageR12 550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air PeaceCheapestR10 986AverageR11 388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR11 425AverageR20 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR11 716AverageR14 523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapestR12 550AverageR15 092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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