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Cheap flights from Nigeria to South Africa from R5 834

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LOS — JNB
May 4 — May 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Nigeria to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nigeria to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 April 2026.

Sat 11/41:05
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 35m
TAAG
Wed 13/55:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 3/4R9 073
Tue 1/916:00
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
TAAG
Tue 8/95:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 30/3R9 090
Sun 17/516:00
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop11h 15m
TAAG
Sun 24/516:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop23h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 2/4R9 107
Wed 3/616:00
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
TAAG
Mon 8/65:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 3/4R9 158
Fri 9/1010:05
LOS
-
JNB
3 stops14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/105:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3R9 310
Wed 8/413:30
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop24h 10m
TAAG
Mon 8/65:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 31/3R9 429
Thu 23/418:15
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Uganda Airlines
Sun 3/50:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop9h 45m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 2/4R9 480
Thu 9/418:15
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Uganda Airlines
Sun 31/50:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop9h 45m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 1/4R9 565
Sun 5/716:00
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
TAAG
Tue 7/75:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 30/3R9 582
Thu 2/418:15
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/50:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3R9 836
Thu 2/418:15
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/516:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3R9 853
Sat 18/41:05
LOS
-
CPT
1 stop12h 35m
TAAG
Fri 24/415:55
CPT
-
LOS
1 stop19h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 31/3R9 870

Find flight deals from Nigeria to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nigeria to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 4 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 073

One-way from

R5 834

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R11 057

Good round-trip deal

R17 860 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 975 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 2/5-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 55m total
  • Nigeria to South Africa
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Air Côte d’Ivoire
  • Air Côte d’Ivoire
  • 2/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 14h 50m total
  • Nigeria to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R14 743 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 165 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Nigeria to South Africa 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 4 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nigeria to South Africa that are best for you.

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LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 15/6

16:00-14:40

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

16:40-14:45

1 stop23h 05m

R9 446

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 25/7

16:00-14:05

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/7

15:05-14:45

1 stop24h 40m

R10 328

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 22/5

22:45-10:55

1 stop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

21:20-11:30

3 stops39h 10m

R11 379

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 20/4

12:25-23:35

2 stops34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

14:25-21:45

2 stops32h 20m

R12 363

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 14/5

18:15-11:45

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

14:15-15:40

2 stops26h 25m

R12 380

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 25/4

12:25-23:35

2 stops34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

7:20-11:30

1 stop29h 10m

R12 465
Fastest return journey

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 13/4

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

R12 482

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 20/4

14:45-14:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

R12 617

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 27/8

22:45-18:35

2 stops18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

20:25-17:35

3 stops22h 10m

R12 804

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 16/4

9:15-0:05

2 stops13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

5:30-17:15

2 stops12h 45m

R13 754

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Best time to book a flight from Nigeria to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nigeria to South Africa

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nigeria to South Africa (average of R4 799). Flying from Nigeria to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R8 785). 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 NG to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Nigeria to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 April 2026.

When flying from Nigeria to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Nigeria to South Africa delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Nigeria and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Nigeria to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 4 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with RwandAir,South African, andEthiopian Air from Nigeria to South Africa 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
Check prices

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

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
Check prices

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

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
7,6
Good
60 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

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
994 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

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

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,8

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

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Nigeria to South Africa in 10h 35m. Fly via TAAG, Kenya Airways, or RwandAir to get the fastest option. There are 4519 km between Nigeria and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Uganda Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 508. Users have also found prices from R5 548 and R5 890 on Air Côte d’Ivoire and TAAG, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nigeria to South Africa (average of R4 799). Flying from Nigeria to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R8 785). 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 9 airlines flying from Nigeria to South Africa

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Nigeria to South Africa. 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 4 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR3 364AverageR9 128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 725AverageR11 657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR5 708AverageR8 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ASKYCheapestR6 477AverageR12 912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 654AverageR11 071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR8 293AverageR9 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 727AverageR13 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR10 106AverageR11 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR10 115AverageR18 483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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