Cheap flights from Nigeria to South Africa from R5 888

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LOS — JNB
Dec 16 — Dec 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 16 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 840

One-way from

R5 888

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R11 536

Good round-trip deal

R10 426 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 845 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 29/11-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • Nigeria to South Africa
Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 30m total
  • Nigeria to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R13 866 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 510 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 16 November 2025.

Sat 29/111:05LOS - JNB
1 stop12h 35mTAAG
Fri 30/116:40JNB - LOS
1 stop19h 35mTAAG
Deal found 14/11R8 840
Sat 22/111:05LOS - CPT
1 stop21h 25mTAAG
Tue 13/115:30CPT - LOS
1 stop21h 40mTAAG
Deal found 15/11R9 591
Mon 17/111:05LOS - CPT
1 stop11h 55mTAAG
Tue 10/215:30CPT - LOS
1 stop21h 40mTAAG
Deal found 15/11R9 693
Sun 23/1113:45LOS - CPT
1 stop8h 45mTAAG
Fri 9/10:30CPT - LOS
1 stop11h 45mTAAG
Deal found 15/11R9 983
Mon 17/111:05LOS - CPT
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/28:30CPT - LOS
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11R10 188
Mon 24/111:05LOS - JNB
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1112:50JNB - LOS
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11R10 342
Tue 25/1122:25LOS - CPT
1 stop22h 40mKenya Airways
Thu 15/114:25CPT - LOS
2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/11R10 495
Sat 22/111:05LOS - CPT
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/17:00CPT - LOS
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11R10 581
Sat 22/1112:15LOS - CPT
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/10:30CPT - LOS
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11R10 854
Tue 25/1122:25LOS - CPT
1 stop22h 40mKenya Airways
Wed 14/123:25CPT - LOS
1 stop23h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/11R10 905
Fri 21/1114:45LOS - JNB
1 stop10h 35mRwandAir
Thu 27/113:10JNB - LOS
1 stop11h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 15/11R10 922
Fri 28/119:10LOS - JNB
2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/123:10JNB - LOS
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11R11 127

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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 16 November 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

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 30/11

13:45-14:40

1 stop23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

16:40-11:15

1 stop19h 35m

R8 840

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 4/3

13:30-14:40

1 stop24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

16:40-12:00

1 stop20h 20m

R9 096

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 10/2

14:45-14:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

16:50-13:15

1 stop21h 25m

R10 342

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 5/1

1:05-23:30

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

7:00-11:15

2 stops29h 15m

R10 854

LagosCape Town

LOS - CPT

LOSCPT

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 6/3

13:40-13:00

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

14:35-3:10

1 stop13h 35m

R11 093

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 4/3

13:30-14:40

1 stop24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

10:25-0:05

2 stops14h 40m

R11 366

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 20/4

22:45-10:55

1 stop11h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

1:15-11:30

1 stop11h 15m

R12 082

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 7/4

14:45-14:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

R12 304

LagosJohannesburg

LOS - JNB

LOSJNB

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 4/3

14:45-14:20

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

R12 321

AbujaCape Town

ABV - CPT

ABVCPT

Abuja

Wed 15/4

13:25-13:00

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

14:35-19:40

1 stop30h 05m

R12 356

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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 830). Flying from Nigeria to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R8 635). 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 16 November 2025.

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 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Nigeria to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

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 16 November 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.

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,9

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

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

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,9

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

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

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,9

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

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

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,9

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

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

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

6,9

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

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 22h 20m. Fly via TAAG, RwandAir, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. There are 4785 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 888. Users have also found prices from R6 639 and R10 683 on TAAG and Ethiopian Air, 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 830). Flying from Nigeria to South Africa in November is currently the most expensive (average of R8 635). 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 Nigeria to South Africa

Discover the top 10 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 16 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Côte d’IvoireCheapestR5 714AverageR9 623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR5 820AverageR8 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR5 879AverageR11 789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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ASKYCheapestR7 337AverageR13 251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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TAAGCheapestR8 391AverageR9 229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR9 801AverageR11 137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 039AverageR14 056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR10 145AverageR13 584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR10 178AverageR17 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air PeaceCheapestR11 209AverageR11 378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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