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Cheap flights from Nigeria to South Africa from R6 006

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LOS — JNB
Apr 25 — Mai 21
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 26 März 2026.

Mo 13/41:05
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 35m
TAAG
Mi 13/55:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 24/3R9 034
Di 19/516:00
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop20h 25m
TAAG
Mo 25/514:25
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop25h 20m
TAAG
Deal found 25/3R9 051
Sa 4/411:20
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
TAAG
Di 28/416:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop20h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 23/3R9 068
So 12/413:45
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
TAAG
Fr 17/416:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop18h 40m
TAAG
Deal found 22/3R9 085
Mo 20/41:05
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 35m
TAAG
Di 28/416:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop20h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 22/3R9 102
Di 16/616:00
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop20h 25m
TAAG
Sa 18/75:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop10h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 25/3R9 423
Sa 18/411:20
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop26h 20m
TAAG
Sa 25/416:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 23/3R9 558
Mo 5/1016:40
LOS
-
JNB
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Do 5/115:45
JNB
-
LOS
3 stops13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R9 592
So 5/413:45
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
TAAG
Sa 18/40:45
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop13h 00m
TAAG
Deal found 25/3R9 694
Sa 25/41:05
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 35m
TAAG
Sa 2/516:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 25/3R9 745
Sa 12/91:05
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop12h 35m
TAAG
Sa 19/916:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop21h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 23/3R9 778
Di 1/1216:00
LOS
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
TAAG
Mo 7/1216:40
JNB
-
LOS
1 stop23h 05m
TAAG
Deal found 23/3R9 812

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 26 März 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 034

One-way from

R6 006

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R11 504

Good round-trip deal

R18 048 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 931 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 15/4-21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Nigeria to South Africa
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 17/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 00m total
  • Nigeria to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R15 502 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 228 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 26 März 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mo 4/5

1:05-19:45

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Di 12/5

12:20-12:10

2 stops24h 50m

R10 269

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sa 25/7

11:20-14:40

1 stop26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fr 31/7

19:35-17:35

3 stops23h 00m

R10 387

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Di 7/4

22:45-0:15

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 21/5

17:00-21:45

1 stop29h 45m

R11 470

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Do 27/8

22:00-13:00

1 stop14h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fr 4/9

13:50-12:25

1 stop23h 35m

R11 555

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mi 8/4

13:30-14:00

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fr 8/5

15:05-14:45

1 stop24h 40m

R12 198

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Do 9/4

22:45-9:15

2 stops33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mi 22/4

23:30-21:45

1 stop23h 15m

R12 299

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Di 7/4

13:40-3:55

1 stop13h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 14/4

22:50-12:25

1 stop14h 35m

R12 536

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Do 27/8

22:45-18:35

2 stops18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fr 4/9

20:25-17:35

3 stops22h 10m

R12 773

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Di 7/4

14:45-14:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 13/4

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

R12 942
Fastest return journey

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mo 22/6

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 24/6

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

R12 942

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Best time to book a flight from Nigeria to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Nigeria with our price prediction graph.
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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 788). Flying from Nigeria to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R8 696). 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 26 März 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 16% of weekly flights between Nigeria and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 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 26 März 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

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

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
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

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

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

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
981 reviews
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

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

Boarding

7,9

Crew

8,0

Food

7,4

Entertainment

6,8

Comfort

7,7

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

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 12h 35m. Fly via TAAG, Kenya Airways, or Ethiopian Air 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 472. Users have also found prices from R5 538 and R5 875 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 788). Flying from Nigeria to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R8 696). 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 26 März 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR3 355AverageR9 091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR4 714AverageR11 629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR5 694AverageR8 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ASKYCheapestR6 461AverageR12 966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 638AverageR11 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR8 274AverageR9 078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 704AverageR13 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR10 079AverageR11 236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR10 090AverageR17 180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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