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Cheap flights from South Africa to Nigeria from R3 643

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LOS
Sep 15 — Sep 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 16 August 2026.

Sun 11/1016:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Sun 25/1016:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 15/8R8 014
Wed 2/95:45 -
1 stop10h 00m
Mon 7/916:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 12/8R8 030
Tue 1/95:45 -
1 stop10h 00m
Tue 15/916:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 15/8R8 046
Sat 12/95:45 -
1 stop10h 00m
Sat 19/916:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 12/8R8 062
Wed 23/95:45 -
1 stop10h 00m
Sat 26/916:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 14/8R8 079
Fri 21/813:45 -
1 stop11h 45m
Sun 30/813:30 -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 14/8R8 159
Tue 8/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Sat 26/1216:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 13/8R8 192
Sat 12/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Sat 26/1216:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 13/8R8 208
Fri 27/1116:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Sat 9/116:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 13/8R8 240
Tue 15/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Mon 15/216:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 13/8R8 257
Tue 15/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 05m
Sat 16/116:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 14/8R8 321
Sun 11/103:00 -
1 stop10h 30m
Fri 23/102:00 -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 14/8R8 386

Find 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 16 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R8 014

One-way from

R3 643

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R8 159

Good round-trip deal

R12 267 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 233 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 11/10-18/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • South Africa to Nigeria
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  • TAAG
  • 1/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 05m total
  • South Africa to Nigeria
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R8 873 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 994 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 August 2026.
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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

Thu 1/10

2:00-12:45

1 stop9h 45m

R8 418

JohannesburgLagos

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

8:20-19:40

1 stop12h 20m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 4/10

13:05-3:55

1 stop13h 50m

R10 135

JohannesburgLagos

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

22:50-11:40

1 stop13h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 22/9

6:35-20:10

1 stop12h 35m

R10 394

JohannesburgLagos

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

20:40-12:30

1 stop16h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 10/1

22:25-11:45

1 stop12h 20m

R10 653

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ABV Abuja

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

22:50-18:15

2 stops20h 25m

Abuja

Tue 15/9

12:35-13:25

2 stops23h 50m

R13 826

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ABV Abuja

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/8

22:50-19:05

3 stops21h 15m

Abuja

Mon 31/8

20:45-20:10

2 stops22h 25m

R14 263

DurbanLagos

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

DURLOS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 3/10

18:55-13:15

2 stops19h 20m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 6/10

8:55-10:35

2 stops24h 40m

R14 522

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ABV Abuja

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

12:10-9:55

2 stops22h 45m

Abuja

Thu 17/9

18:30-10:55

3 stops15h 25m

R15 218

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ABV Abuja

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

21:45-14:00

1 stop17h 15m

Abuja

Wed 7/10

12:35-14:40

2 stops25h 05m

R16 902

JohannesburgLagos

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LOS Lagos Murtala Muhammed

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

2:00-11:40

2 stops34h 40m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 24/10

6:35-20:10

1 stop12h 35m

R17 565

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nigeria (average of R8 305). Flying from South Africa to Nigeria in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 316). 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 16 August 2026.

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.

How often are flights from South Africa to Nigeria delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between South Africa and Nigeria have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa to Nigeria?

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa 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

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 16 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir,South African, 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.
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

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
7,8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

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
7,6
Good
63 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

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
1 027 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

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

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,9

Food

7,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

6,8

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

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.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Nigeria?

    Uganda Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways can get you from South Africa to Nigeria in just under 11h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 35m. The distance from South Africa to Nigeria is about 4519 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Nigeria are Air Côte d’Ivoire (R1 035), TAAG (R2 903), and Uganda Airlines (R3 083).

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nigeria (average of R8 305). Flying from South Africa to Nigeria in December is currently the most expensive (average of R11 316). 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 16 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR3 161AverageR4 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 000AverageR12 798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR6 528AverageR8 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR6 616AverageR8 028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR6 820AverageR8 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 196AverageR12 674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR8 390AverageR12 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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ASKYCheapestR8 794AverageR9 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 097AverageR10 610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 447AverageR13 644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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