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R3 579+ Cheap flights to Nigeria

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 27/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LOS
Μαρ 16 — Μαρ 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Nigeria in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Nigeria
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nigeria. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 Φεβρουαρίου 2026.

Τετ 18/33:10
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop11h 05m
RwandAir
Τετ 25/314:45
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop10h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/2R7 685
Κυρ 15/23:10
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop11h 05m
RwandAir
Δευ 23/214:45
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop10h 35m
RwandAir
Deal found 12/2R7 765
Κυρ 10/50:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop9h 45m
Uganda Airlines
Πεμ 21/518:15
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 11/2R7 781
Κυρ 10/50:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop9h 45m
Uganda Airlines
Κυρ 17/510:45
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 00m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 13/2R7 797
Τετ 11/216:50
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop22h 25m
RwandAir
Τετ 18/214:20
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop11h 00m
RwandAir
Deal found 10/2R7 813
Κυρ 17/50:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop9h 45m
Uganda Airlines
Κυρ 7/610:45
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 00m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 11/2R7 829

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Find the latest flights to Nigeria in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 Φεβρουαρίου 2026.

Return from

R7 685

One-way from

R3 579

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December

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August

Average price

R8 180
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 18/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Lagos
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 27/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Nigeria
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R429 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R134 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Πεμ 19/3

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Παρ 10/4

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R7 765

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Κυρ 10/5

0:45-9:30

1 stop9h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Κυρ 17/5

10:45-23:45

1 stop12h 00m

R7 781

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Κυρ 10/5

0:45-9:30

1 stop9h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Πεμ 21/5

18:15-11:45

1 stop16h 30m

R7 797

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Κυρ 1/3

16:50-13:15

1 stop21h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Πεμ 12/3

14:45-14:20

1 stop22h 35m

R7 797

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Κυρ 17/5

0:45-9:30

1 stop9h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Κυρ 7/6

10:45-23:45

1 stop12h 00m

R7 813

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Σαβ 7/3

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Δευ 9/3

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R7 813

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Κυρ 1/3

16:50-13:15

1 stop21h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Δευ 16/3

14:45-14:20

1 stop22h 35m

R8 021

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Πεμ 26/2

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Δευ 2/3

14:45-14:20

1 stop22h 35m

R8 101

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Τρι 12/5

16:50-13:15

1 stop21h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Δευ 18/5

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R8 388

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Τρι 12/5

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Τρι 19/5

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R8 388

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nigeria

How long is the flight to Nigeria?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Nigeria takes 18 hours 57 minutes. Flights to Nigeria from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nigeria?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nigeria are RwandAir, South African and TAAG.

South African
South African
From R8 232
RwandAir
RwandAir
From R6 547
TAAG
TAAG
From R6 727
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R7 196

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nigeria?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nigeria are Air Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda Airlines and RwandAir.

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 mm 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Nigeria?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Nigeria in the last few years. This data was updated on 14 Φεβρουαρίου 2026.
The most popular places in Nigeria to fly to are Lagos, Abuja and Enugu.

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 14 Φεβρουαρίου 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir, South African, andEthiopian Air to Nigeria have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
South African
7,4
Good
54 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
292 reviews
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 2
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

FAQs about flying to Nigeria

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nigeria if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nigeria on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nigeria?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Côte d’Ivoire is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nigeria.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria?

    Lagos Murtala Muhammed is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria. One-way flights to Lagos Murtala Muhammed typically cost R1 072, while return flights cost around R2 334.

  • How much is a return flight to Nigeria?

    A return flight to Nigeria will typically cost around R9 541, however they can be found for as little as R8 144.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nigeria depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nigeria, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Lagos Murtala Muhammed have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lagos Murtala Muhammed can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lagos Murtala Muhammed?

    Yes. Lagos Murtala Muhammed has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton is the closest property to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (0,0 km away from Lagos Murtala Muhammed).

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