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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nigeria from R3 707

JNB — LOS
Oct 8 — Oct 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Nigeria

Mon 21/916:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Sun 27/916:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 5/9R7 845
Sun 1/1116:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Sun 22/1116:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 4/9R7 941
Sun 18/1016:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Sun 25/1016:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 3/9R7 957
Sun 4/1016:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Wed 7/1016:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 4/9R7 973
Sat 19/95:45 -
1 stop10h 00m
Sun 4/1016:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 8/9R7 989
Fri 16/1016:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Wed 18/1116:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 6/9R8 005
Fri 23/1013:45 -
1 stop11h 45m
Fri 30/1022:25 -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 8/9R8 037
Wed 30/95:45 -
1 stop10h 00m
Sat 3/1016:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 4/9R8 101
Wed 30/95:45 -
1 stop10h 00m
Wed 7/1016:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 6/9R8 149
Sat 19/95:45 -
1 stop10h 00m
Tue 22/916:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 5/9R8 197
Sun 18/103:00 -
1 stop10h 30m
Mon 26/1013:30 -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 5/9R8 293
Sun 4/103:00 -
2 stops14h 00m
Mon 12/106:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 5/9R11 536

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Round-trip from

R7 845

One-way from

R3 707

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 667
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 21/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Nigeria
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 2/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Nigeria
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R6 671 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 139 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLagos

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

10:15-15:40

2 stops30h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 010

JohannesburgLagos

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

13:45-0:30

1 stop11h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 074

JohannesburgLagos

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

13:45-0:30

1 stop11h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 090
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLagos

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

5:45-14:45

1 stop10h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 106

JohannesburgLagos

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:15-15:40

2 stops26h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 624

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ABV Abuja

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

20:10-19:15

3 stops24h 05m

Abuja

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 551

JohannesburgLagos

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/1

7:30-21:40

3 stops39h 10m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 855

JohannesburgLagos

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

5:00-17:00

3 stops13h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 110

JohannesburgLagos

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

5:00-17:15

2 stops13h 15m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 142

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ABV Abuja

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

16:40-20:05

2 stops28h 25m

Abuja

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 957

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Nigeria

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Nigeria

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Nigeria (average of R8 133). Flying from Johannesburg to Nigeria in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 408). 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 JNB to NG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Nigeria as you normally would.

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Nigeria delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Nigeria have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Nigeria flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Nigeria flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Nigeria?

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nigeria. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nigeria

See what other customers who have flown with RwandAir,South African, andEthiopian Air from Johannesburg to Nigeria have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
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Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

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
7,8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
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Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

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
7,7
Good
65 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
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Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

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
1 040 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

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
6,7
Okay
326 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

6,8

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

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

Related info for your journey

  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Nigeria flights?

    Travellers who are going to Nigeria from Johannesburg will start the process at Lanseria International Airport or O.R. Tambo International Airport. Lanseria is located northwest of Johannesburg and is a smaller and quieter space than O.R. Tambo. On the other hand, O.R. Tambo is a busy airport that offers more flights each day. After getting to Nigeria, visitors may end the flight in several cities. Travellers stopping in Lagos will end up at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. This airport offers flights to many places including Paris, Milan, Kaduna, and several more. It has two runways and had over six million passengers in 2017.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Nigeria?

    There are some direct flights available from Johannesburg into Nigeria. Those going to Lagos will find small numbers of nonstop flights from South African Airways. These flights are not available in large amounts and this is the only city that has direct flights in Nigeria. However, there are also many stopover flights into Abuja, Kano, and Port Harcourt. The stopover flights into Port Harcourt are provided by Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Peace, and other airlines. Some flights will have a single stop while others may stop twice or more. In many cases, the flights with several stops are the least expensive.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Nigeria?

    Travellers who are going into Port Harcourt will have several options for stopover flights. The one-stop flights typically touch down in Lagos Airport before reaching the final airport. Two stop flights between the same locations may stop in Addis Ababa Airport and Abuja Airport, Kigali Airport and Lagos Airport, or Blantyre Airport, Lilongwe Airport, and Addis Ababa Airport. Some of these flights require passengers to self-transfer at one of these airports. For this particular route, the two or more stop flights are much less expensive than a single stop flight.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Nigeria?

    Passengers going to Nigeria from Johannesburg will require a visa to enter the country. It is also required to have a passport.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Nigeria?

    Departing from Johannesburg to Nigeria will take you 14h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4519 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Côte d’Ivoire. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R1 022. Users have also found prices from R2 873 and R3 196 on TAAG and Uganda Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Nigeria?

    On average you can expect to pay R10 613 for a flight from Johannesburg to Nigeria. The cheapest flight overall is R7 402 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lagos Murtala Muhammed) is currently priced at R7 765.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Nigeria?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Nigeria?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Nigeria (average of R8 133). Flying from Johannesburg to Nigeria in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 408). 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 Johannesburg to Nigeria

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR3 120AverageR4 276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 947AverageR14 103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR6 448AverageR8 376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR6 765AverageR7 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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RwandAirCheapestR7 099AverageR8 291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 102AverageR12 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ASKYCheapestR8 693AverageR9 793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR8 795AverageR12 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 053AverageR10 335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 754AverageR12 262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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