Cheap flights from Nigeria to South Africa from R5 973

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LOS — JNB
Oct 31 — Nov 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 1 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 770

One-way from

R5 973

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R11 618

Good round-trip deal

R16 579 or less

Good one-way deal

R9 949 or less
Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 16/10-19/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 00m total
  • Nigeria to South Africa
Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 15m total
  • Nigeria to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R11 852 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 251 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Nigeria to South Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Nigeria to South Africa.

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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 1 October 2025.

Thu 16/1019:30LOS - JNB
2 stops15h 15mUganda Airlines
Sun 19/1023:45JNB - LOS
1 stop10h 45mUganda Airlines
Deal found 30/9R8 770
Sat 8/111:05LOS - JNB
1 stop12h 35mTAAG
Sat 15/1116:40JNB - LOS
1 stop21h 05mTAAG
Deal found 30/9R8 856
Sat 4/1011:15LOS - JNB
1 stop11h 00mTAAG
Tue 28/1016:40JNB - LOS
1 stop20h 20mTAAG
Deal found 29/9R9 063
Sat 1/111:05LOS - JNB
1 stop12h 35mTAAG
Tue 25/1116:40JNB - LOS
1 stop20h 20mTAAG
Deal found 30/9R9 098
Sat 1/1111:15LOS - JNB
1 stop26h 25mTAAG
Mon 3/1116:40JNB - LOS
1 stop20h 20mTAAG
Deal found 30/9R9 184
Wed 22/1013:30LOS - CPT
1 stop9h 00mTAAG
Tue 28/100:30CPT - LOS
1 stop12h 30mTAAG
Deal found 29/9R9 599
Wed 19/1113:30LOS - CPT
1 stop23h 30mTAAG
Tue 25/110:30CPT - LOS
1 stop12h 30mTAAG
Deal found 30/9R9 616
Thu 23/1019:30LOS - JNB
2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1016:40JNB - LOS
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/9R9 650
Sat 22/111:05LOS - JNB
1 stop12h 35mTAAG
Sat 29/110:45JNB - LOS
1 stop13h 00mTAAG
Deal found 28/9R9 737
Tue 4/1122:00LOS - CPT
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/1113:50CPT - LOS
1 stop23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/9R9 875
Thu 16/1019:30LOS - JNB
2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/100:45JNB - LOS
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/9R9 909
Mon 13/101:05LOS - CPT
1 stop11h 55mTAAG
Tue 21/1015:30CPT - LOS
1 stop21h 30mTAAG
Deal found 30/9R9 996

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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 1 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nigeria to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Nigeria

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 10/11

1:05-23:30

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

15:30-12:00

1 stop21h 30m

R9 996

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 31/1

1:05-23:30

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

15:55-10:15

1 stop19h 20m

R10 082

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 5/1

1:05-14:00

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

15:55-10:15

1 stop19h 20m

R10 082

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 20/10

1:05-14:00

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

0:30-0:05

1 stop24h 35m

R10 082

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 13/11

19:30-11:45

2 stops15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

16:50-13:15

1 stop21h 25m

R10 686

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 23/10

19:30-11:45

2 stops15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

R10 842

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 11/11

13:30-23:30

1 stop9h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

9:00-12:00

2 stops28h 00m

R10 962

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 6/1

13:30-23:30

1 stop9h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

9:00-10:15

2 stops26h 15m

R10 962

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 20/10

1:05-22:50

2 stops20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

15:30-0:05

1 stop9h 35m

R10 962

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 1/2

13:45-14:00

1 stop23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

9:00-10:15

2 stops26h 15m

R10 962

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nigeria to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Nigeria to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 1 October 2025.

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.

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 1 October 2025.
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.

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,9

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

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,9

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

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,9

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

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,9

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

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,9

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Nigeria to South Africa in 13h 15m. Fly via TAAG, Ethiopian Air, 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 973. Users have also found prices from R6 060 and R7 631 on TAAG and Kenya Airways, respectively.

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

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nigeria to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Nigeria to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR5 766AverageR9 683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR5 887AverageR8 801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 948AverageR11 945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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ASKYCheapestR7 479AverageR14 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR8 382AverageR9 443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 155AverageR14 074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR10 315AverageR13 802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR10 316AverageR19 999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air PeaceCheapestR11 339AverageR11 511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapestR11 745AverageR14 124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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