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R3 720+ 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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LOS
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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Flights to Nigeria in 2025

Find the latest flights to Nigeria in 2025, 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 2 July 2025.

Return from

R7 651

One-way from

R3 720

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R9 026
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 29/11-6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Lagos
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 12/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Nigeria
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R12 435 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 038 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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Sat 29/110:45JNB - LOS
1 stop13h 00mTAAG
Sat 6/121:05LOS - JNB
1 stop12h 35mTAAG
Deal found 1/7R7 651
Sun 13/73:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Sun 10/814:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 30/6R8 039
Thu 14/817:00JNB - LOS
1 stop29h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 21/812:25LOS - JNB
1 stop11h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/6R8 127
Mon 14/714:30JNB - LOS
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/822:00LOS - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/6R8 303
Thu 17/73:25JNB - LOS
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/79:10LOS - JNB
2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R9 220
Thu 24/75:30JNB - LOS
2 stops12h 45mASKY
Thu 31/79:15LOS - JNB
2 stops13h 50mASKY
Deal found 1/7R9 573

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Locate flights to Nigeria that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 2 July 2025.
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

0:45-12:45

1 stop13h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 6/12

1:05-14:40

1 stop12h 35m

R7 651

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 10/8

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R8 039

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

17:00-21:45

1 stop29h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 21/8

12:25-0:25

1 stop11h 00m

R8 127

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

14:30-3:15

1 stop13h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 10/8

22:00-13:05

1 stop14h 05m

R8 303

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

3:25-13:15

1 stop10h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 25/7

9:10-2:20

2 stops16h 10m

R9 220

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

5:30-17:15

2 stops12h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 31/7

9:15-0:05

2 stops13h 50m

R9 573

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

15:10-20:30

Nonstop6h 20m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 7/8

22:00-4:55

Nonstop5h 55m

R10 243

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB - ABV

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

15:10-7:50

1 stop17h 40m

Abuja

Fri 22/8

15:40-4:55

1 stop12h 15m

R14 386

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB - ABV

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

13:55-6:40

1 stop17h 45m

Abuja

Thu 21/8

13:15-16:10

1 stop25h 55m

R15 778

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB - ABV

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

12:20-12:05

3 stops48h 45m

Abuja

Thu 21/8

13:25-11:35

3 stops45h 10m

R35 259

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/6

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Best time to book a flight to Nigeria

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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 10 hours 12 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Nigeria?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Nigeria. Price data was last updated on 10 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Nigeria should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nigeria?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nigeria are RwandAir, TAAG and Ethiopian Air.

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 2 July 2025.
The most popular places in Nigeria to fly to are Lagos and Abuja.

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 2 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with South African, Qatar Airways, andASKY to Nigeria have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
4,0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
4,0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
4,0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
4,0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
4,0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,0

Reviews

1 / 1
4,0
Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

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, TAAG is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nigeria.

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

    Abuja is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria. One-way flights to Abuja typically cost R1 222, while return flights cost around R1 394.

  • How much is a return flight to Nigeria?

    A return flight to Nigeria will typically cost around R1 316, however they can be found for as little as R578.

  • 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 (6 hours 10 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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