Cheap flights from South Africa to Nigeria from R3 691

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 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LOS
ส.ค. 18 — ส.ค. 251
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Nigeria

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Nigeria flight deals. Data was last updated 13 สิงหาคม 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 247

One-way from

R3 691

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R8 936

Good round-trip deal

R11 133 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 726 or less
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 18/9-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • South Africa to Nigeria
Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 19/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 45m total
  • South Africa to Nigeria
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R12 900 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 163 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Nigeria.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Nigeria.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Nigeria
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Nigeria. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 สิงหาคม 2025.

พ. 17/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
พ. 24/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 10/8R8 247
พฤ. 25/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
ศ. 3/1014:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 11/8R8 300
อ. 12/83:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
พ. 10/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 11/8R8 318
พฤ. 4/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
พ. 10/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 11/8R8 353
ศ. 5/1216:50JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 25mRwandAir
อา. 14/1214:45LOS - JNB
1 stop22h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 12/8R8 388
ศ. 22/816:50JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 25mRwandAir
จ. 25/814:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 12/8R8 406
พฤ. 21/83:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
อ. 2/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 11/8R8 441
พ. 3/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
อา. 7/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 11/8R8 459
พ. 1/103:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
อา. 12/1014:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 12/8R8 494
อา. 7/93:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
อา. 14/914:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 11/8R8 512
พ. 24/913:55JNB - ABV
1 stop17h 45mQatar Airways
พ. 1/1013:15ABV - JNB
1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/8R11 902
อา. 23/1121:45JNB - ABV
1 stop16h 45mEgyptair
อ. 2/1214:30ABV - JNB
1 stop15h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 10/8R13 651

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Nigeria 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 13 สิงหาคม 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Nigeria that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Nigeria

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

พฤ. 18/9

16:50-13:15

1 stop21h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

พ. 24/9

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R8 247

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

พฤ. 25/9

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

ศ. 3/10

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R8 300

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

จ. 1/9

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

จ. 8/9

14:45-14:20

1 stop22h 35m

R8 353

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ส. 13/9

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

ศ. 19/9

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R8 353

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

พฤ. 4/9

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

อา. 7/9

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R8 353

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

พฤ. 4/9

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

พ. 10/9

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R8 353

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

จ. 15/9

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

ศ. 19/9

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R8 353

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB - ABV

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

อา. 23/11

21:45-13:30

1 stop16h 45m

Abuja

อ. 2/12

14:30-7:10

1 stop15h 40m

R13 651

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB - ABV

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

พฤ. 4/12

16:50-7:30

2 stops39h 40m

Abuja

ส. 6/12

14:05-15:25

1 stop24h 20m

R14 710

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB - ABV

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

พ. 28/1

22:50-12:05

1 stop14h 15m

Abuja

พฤ. 29/1

22:00-13:05

1 stop14h 05m

R16 194

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Nigeria

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nigeria from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Nigeria

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nigeria (average of R402). Flying from South Africa to Nigeria in December is currently the most expensive (average of R583). 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 ZA to NG?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Nigeria. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 สิงหาคม 2025.

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

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 13 สิงหาคม 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with South African, RwandAir, andEthiopian Air from South Africa to Nigeria by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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

Comfort

7,0

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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

Related info for your journey

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

    South Africa has flights to Lagos and Abuja airports in Nigeria through the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. This airport is located just 20 km from the Johannesburg city centre and takes under an hour to reach by train or bus. Alternatively, travellers can fly out of the Lanseria International Airport, also in Johannesburg. This airport is 45 minutes North of downtown Johannesburg and serves flights to Abuja, Nigeria.

  • Which airlines fly directly from South Africa to Nigeria?

    There are a few nonstop flights available from O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. South African Airlines and ASKY both offer direct flights to Nigeria, with flights that average six to eight hours in total travel time. JNB also serves direct flights to Warri via South African Airlines. No other South African airports provide direct flight service to any Nigerian airport.

  • What are the stopover options on flights from South Africa to Nigeria?

    Travellers who leave from Johannesburg can find one-stop flights via RwandAir or South African Airlines. These stops include layovers in Kotoka International Airport and Kigali International Airport. From Cape Town International Airport, flights to Nigeria include overnight layovers in Johannesburg. There are flights with two or more stops available as well, which range in affordability and availability. For example, British Airways offers flight service to Nigeria with stops in Johannesburg and Libreville. One-stop flights are also available from Johannesburg to Abuja and Warri, Nigeria.

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

    Both passports and entry visas are required for South Africans and other international travellers to enter Nigeria. In addition, the Nigerian border protection requires that all travellers submit a valid international health certificate proving that they have been vaccinated against yellow fever. However, it is highly recommended that travellers get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B as well. Those who are looking to apply for an entry visa can do so via the Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg, or any other Nigerian consulate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nigeria (average of R402). Flying from South Africa to Nigeria in December is currently the most expensive (average of R583). 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 South Africa to Nigeria

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Nigeria. 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 13 สิงหาคม 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAAGCheapestR6 498AverageR7 988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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RwandAirCheapestR6 942AverageR11 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 584AverageR12 932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR7 919AverageR12 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR7 969AverageR8 322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR8 621AverageR13 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 040AverageR10 791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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ASKYCheapestR9 520AverageR13 182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search ASKY flights
EgyptairCheapestR9 973AverageR15 607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 014AverageR13 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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