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 TAAG. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 603. Users have also found prices from R5 436 and R5 512 on Uganda Airlines and Air Côte d’Ivoire, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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.

R6 004+ Flights 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 16 December 2025.

Wed 24/1213:30LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 10mTAAG

Sat 10/10:45JNB - LOS

1 stop13h 00mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R11 217

Wed 31/1214:45LOS - JNB

1 stop10h 35mRwandAir

Sat 24/116:50JNB - LOS

1 stop21h 25mRwandAir

Deal found 14/12R11 553

Tue 30/1214:45LOS - JNB

1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/116:40JNB - LOS

1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R11 654

Wed 31/1212:30LOS - JNB

1 stop10h 55mKenya Airways

Tue 13/112:05JNB - LOS

1 stop24h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/12R12 041

Sat 27/1212:15LOS - JNB

1 stop10h 00mTAAG

Sat 10/10:45JNB - LOS

1 stop13h 00mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R12 360

Tue 30/1222:25LOS - JNB

1 stop16h 25mKenya Airways

Thu 15/117:00JNB - LOS

1 stop29h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/12R12 461

Sat 27/1212:15LOS - JNB

1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/120:35JNB - LOS

2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R12 545

Wed 24/1213:30LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/15:30JNB - LOS

2 stops12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R13 050

Wed 31/1222:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/116:40JNB - LOS

1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R13 117

Mon 15/121:05LOS - CPT

2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/119:35CPT - LOS

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R14 075

Sun 28/1213:45LOS - CPT

2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/114:25CPT - LOS

2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R14 244

Sat 20/1214:45LOS - CPT

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/115:30CPT - LOS

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R14 563

Best flights from Nigeria to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Nigeria to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Mon 9/31:05LOS - JNB

1 stop12h 35mTAAG

Tue 17/316:40JNB - LOS

1 stop20h 30mTAAG

Deal found 16/12R9 165

Wed 21/113:30LOS - CPT

2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/115:55CPT - LOS

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R9 821

Tue 24/322:25LOS - CPT

2 stops14h 10mKenya Airways

Tue 31/323:30CPT - LOS

1 stop13h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/12R10 124

Wed 4/313:40LOS - JNB

1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air

Mon 9/323:00JNB - LOS

1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12R11 166

Thu 28/518:15LOS - JNB

2 stops16h 30mUganda Airlines

Thu 4/620:40JNB - LOS

1 stop32h 10mUganda Airlines

Deal found 14/12R11 587

Sat 21/314:45LOS - JNB

1 stop22h 35mRwandAir

Wed 25/316:50JNB - LOS

1 stop21h 25mRwandAir

Deal found 15/12R11 822

Sun 14/615:00ABV - JNB

1 stop15h 10mEgyptair

Wed 24/621:45JNB - ABV

1 stop17h 15mEgyptair

Deal found 15/12R14 193

Fri 30/114:05ABV - JNB

1 stop17h 35mQatar Airways

Fri 6/213:45JNB - ABV

1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/12R15 017

Sun 14/610:10ABV - JNB

2 stops12h 55mASKY

Wed 24/65:30JNB - ABV

2 stops12h 30mASKY

Deal found 15/12R15 656

Mon 23/31:05LOS - CPT

1 stop11h 55mTAAG

Tue 31/315:30CPT - LOS

1 stop21h 40mTAAG

Deal found 16/12R9 787

Fri 6/322:25LOS - CPT

2 stops48h 10mKenya Airways

Thu 12/314:25CPT - LOS

2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/12R10 292

Tue 6/113:30LOS - CPT

2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/117:25CPT - LOS

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R10 426

Wed 14/113:30LOS - CPT

1 stop23h 30mTAAG

Sat 24/115:30CPT - LOS

1 stop22h 15mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R10 224

Sun 24/513:40LOS - JNB

1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air

Thu 4/623:00JNB - LOS

1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/12R12 158

Sat 23/51:05LOS - CPT

1 stop21h 25mTAAG

Fri 29/50:30CPT - LOS

1 stop11h 45mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R10 224

Mon 25/51:05LOS - JNB

1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/69:30JNB - LOS

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R12 091

Sat 30/513:40LOS - JNB

1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air

Fri 5/623:00JNB - LOS

1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/12R12 158

Thu 28/512:25LOS - JNB

1 stop21h 30mKenya Airways

Tue 2/61:15JNB - LOS

1 stop11h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 14/12R12 427

Tue 6/113:30LOS - CPT

1 stop9h 00mTAAG

Fri 30/111:05CPT - LOS

2 stops25h 10mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R10 393

Sun 24/513:40LOS - JNB

1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air

Wed 3/623:00JNB - LOS

1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/12R12 158

Fri 30/114:45LOS - JNB

1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/216:40JNB - LOS

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R12 242

Sat 21/31:05LOS - CPT

1 stop21h 25mTAAG

Tue 31/311:05CPT - LOS

2 stops26h 05mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R10 393

Sat 4/413:30ABV - JNB

1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways

Wed 8/414:45JNB - ABV

1 stop17h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/12R15 505

Tue 7/413:40LOS - JNB

1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air

Tue 14/423:00JNB - LOS

1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/12R12 158

Mon 6/41:05LOS - CPT

2 stops16h 50mTAAG

Tue 21/411:05CPT - LOS

2 stops26h 05mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R10 561

Tue 26/513:40LOS - JNB

1 stop13h 15mEthiopian Air

Thu 4/623:00JNB - LOS

1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/12R12 158

Thu 29/121:45ABV - CPT

1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 5/215:25CPT - ABV

1 stop21h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12R12 209

Wed 14/16:30ABV - CPT

2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/112:35CPT - ABV

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R15 892

Fri 16/113:25ABV - CPT

1 stop22h 35mEthiopian Air

Tue 20/113:50CPT - ABV

1 stop23h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/12R12 242

Sun 14/615:00ABV - JNB

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 24/65:30JNB - ABV

2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/12R16 514

Direct flights from Nigeria to South Africa
Explore direct flight options from Nigeria to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Thu 1/122:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Thu 15/115:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Deal found 16/12R11 839

Mon 2/222:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Sun 8/215:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Deal found 14/12R12 512

Mon 2/222:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Mon 9/215:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Deal found 16/12R12 612

Wed 31/1222:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Tue 13/115:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Deal found 14/12R14 277

Tue 30/1222:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Thu 15/115:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Deal found 16/12R14 294

Fri 30/122:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Fri 6/215:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Deal found 15/12R15 454

Fri 1/522:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Sun 31/515:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Deal found 14/12R16 480

Fri 23/122:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Mon 2/215:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Deal found 14/12R16 648

Fri 29/522:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Thu 4/615:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Deal found 14/12R17 136

Fri 29/522:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Wed 3/615:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Deal found 14/12R17 187

Wed 27/522:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Sun 31/515:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Deal found 14/12R17 220

Thu 28/522:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Fri 5/615:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Deal found 14/12R17 304

Last-minute flights from Nigeria to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Nigeria to South Africa. Data last updated 16 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 6/113:30LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 10mTAAG

Fri 6/316:40JNB - LOS

1 stop19h 35mTAAG

Deal found 15/12R9 030

Wed 14/113:30LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 10mTAAG

Sat 24/10:45JNB - LOS

1 stop13h 00mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R10 023

Wed 14/113:30LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 10mTAAG

Mon 26/116:40JNB - LOS

1 stop20h 20mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R10 426

Thu 15/118:15LOS - JNB

2 stops16h 30mUganda Airlines

Fri 23/112:50JNB - LOS

1 stop16h 00mUganda Airlines

Deal found 14/12R10 779

Sun 18/113:45LOS - JNB

1 stop23h 55mTAAG

Tue 27/116:40JNB - LOS

1 stop20h 30mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R9 384

Sun 18/113:45LOS - JNB

1 stop23h 55mTAAG

Fri 30/116:40JNB - LOS

1 stop19h 35mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R9 703

Sun 18/113:45LOS - JNB

1 stop23h 55mTAAG

Tue 3/316:40JNB - LOS

1 stop20h 30mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R10 931

Mon 19/11:05LOS - JNB

1 stop12h 35mTAAG

Tue 27/116:40JNB - LOS

1 stop20h 30mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R10 443

Tue 20/113:30LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 10mTAAG

Tue 3/316:40JNB - LOS

1 stop20h 30mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R9 098

Tue 20/113:30LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 10mTAAG

Mon 2/316:40JNB - LOS

1 stop20h 20mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R9 333

Wed 21/113:30LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 10mTAAG

Sat 31/10:45JNB - LOS

1 stop13h 00mTAAG

Deal found 14/12R10 090

Thu 29/118:15LOS - JNB

2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/20:45JNB - LOS

1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12R9 888

One-way flights from Nigeria to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Nigeria to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Thu 26/318:15LOS - JNB

2 stops16h 30mUganda Airlines

Deal found 15/12R6 004

Wed 14/113:30LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 10mTAAG

Deal found 15/12R6 273

Tue 6/113:30LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 10mTAAG

Deal found 16/12R6 760

Wed 7/113:30LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 10mTAAG

Deal found 15/12R6 777

Sat 28/31:05LOS - JNB

1 stop12h 35mTAAG

Deal found 16/12R6 895

Wed 31/1213:30LOS - CPT

1 stop23h 30mTAAG

Deal found 16/12R7 382

Wed 31/1212:30LOS - CPT

2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/12R7 719

Sat 17/114:45LOS - JNB

1 stop15h 25mEgyptair

Deal found 15/12R7 736

Sat 10/119:45ABV - CPT

2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12R7 988

Thu 11/612:25LOS - CPT

2 stops22h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/12R8 156

Fri 26/1222:55LOS - JNB

1 stop11h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/12R8 240

Fri 26/1214:45LOS - JNB

1 stop10h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 15/12R8 375

Find flight deals from Nigeria to South Africa

Round-trip from	R8 930
One-way from	R6 004
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	June
Average price	R11 603
Good round-trip deal	R10 756 or less
Good one-way deal	R10 757 or less

Uganda Airlines
28/5-31/5
3 total stops
26h 15m total
Nigeria to South Africa

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Uganda Airlines
26/3
2 total stops
16h 30m total
Nigeria to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R15 753 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 224 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Depart

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LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 9/3

1:05-14:40

1 stop12h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

16:40-12:10

1 stop20h 30m

R9 165

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 23/3

1:05-14:00

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

15:30-12:10

1 stop21h 40m

R9 787

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 21/1

13:30-18:55

2 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

15:55-12:45

2 stops21h 50m

R9 821

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 24/3

22:25-13:35

2 stops14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

23:30-11:30

1 stop13h 00m

R10 124

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 14/1

13:30-14:00

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

15:30-12:45

1 stop22h 15m

R10 224

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 23/5

1:05-23:30

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

0:30-11:15

1 stop11h 45m

R10 224

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 6/3

22:25-23:35

2 stops48h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

14:25-21:25

2 stops32h 00m

R10 292

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 6/1

13:30-23:30

1 stop9h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

11:05-11:15

2 stops25h 10m

R10 393

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 21/3

1:05-23:30

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

11:05-12:10

2 stops26h 05m

R10 393

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 6/1

13:30-18:55

2 stops28h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

17:25-12:45

2 stops20h 20m

R10 426

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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.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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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 759). Flying from Nigeria to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 375). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Nigeria to South Africa at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Nigeria to South Africa?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Nigeria to South Africa flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Nigeria to South Africa delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Nigeria and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 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 in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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

7,7

Good

37 reviews

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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

7,7

Good

37 reviews

RwandAir

7,7

Good

37 reviews

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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

7,4

Good

49 reviews

RwandAir

7,7

Good

37 reviews

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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

911 reviews

RwandAir

7,7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

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

287 reviews

RwandAir

7,7

Good

37 reviews

Check prices

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

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 TAAG. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R4 603. Users have also found prices from R5 436 and R5 512 on Uganda Airlines and Air Côte d’Ivoire, 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 759). Flying from Nigeria to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 375). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Côte d’Ivoire	CheapestR5 165	AverageR9 368	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Côte d’Ivoire flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR5 793	AverageR11 581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Uganda Airlines	CheapestR5 855	AverageR8 603	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Uganda Airlines flights
ASKY	CheapestR7 051	AverageR14 252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search ASKY flights
TAAG	CheapestR8 252	AverageR9 027	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 646	AverageR13 489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR9 658	AverageR10 978	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
RwandAir	CheapestR9 931	AverageR11 177	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
South African	CheapestR10 030	AverageR17 477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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Cheapest flights from Nigeria to South AfricaExplore 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 16 December 2025.

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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 16 December 2025.