What is the cheapest month to fly to Nigeria?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Nigeria is March . The most expensive month for flights is December . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Nigeria if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nigeria on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Nigeria?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, TAAG is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nigeria.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria?

Abuja is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria. One-way flights to Abuja typically cost R1 238, while return flights cost around R1 413.

How much is a return flight to Nigeria?

A return flight to Nigeria will typically cost around R1 309, however they can be found for as little as R578.

Where does the fastest flight to Nigeria depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Nigeria, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 10 minutes).

Does Lagos Murtala Muhammed have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Lagos Murtala Muhammed can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Lagos Murtala Muhammed?

Yes. Lagos Murtala Muhammed has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton is the closest property to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (0,0 km away from Lagos Murtala Muhammed).

R3 858+ Flights to Nigeria

Flights to Nigeria in 2025

Return from	R7 787
One-way from	R3 858
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R9 144

TAAG
23/8-30/8
2 total stops
24h 25m total
Johannesburg to Lagos

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25/7
1 total stop
18h 35m total
Johannesburg to Nigeria

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Sat 23/80:45JNB - LOS

1 stop11h 50mTAAG

Sat 30/81:05LOS - JNB

1 stop12h 35mTAAG

Deal found 10/7R7 787

Mon 21/73:10JNB - LOS

1 stop11h 05mRwandAir

Mon 28/714:45LOS - JNB

1 stop10h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 10/7R8 144

Thu 18/93:10JNB - LOS

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/99:10LOS - JNB

2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7R9 322

Wed 23/71:25JNB - LOS

1 stop11h 05mKenya Airways

Fri 15/822:45LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/7R9 894

Fri 26/95:30JNB - LOS

2 stops12h 45mASKY

Sun 5/109:15LOS - JNB

2 stops13h 50mASKY

Deal found 10/7R10 090

Fri 22/815:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Wed 27/822:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Deal found 10/7R10 305

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Sat 23/80:45JNB - LOS

1 stop11h 50mTAAG

Sat 30/81:05LOS - JNB

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Deal found 10/7R7 787

Mon 21/73:10JNB - LOS

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Mon 28/714:45LOS - JNB

1 stop10h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 10/7R8 144

Thu 18/93:10JNB - LOS

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/99:10LOS - JNB

2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7R9 322

Wed 23/71:25JNB - LOS

1 stop11h 05mKenya Airways

Fri 15/822:45LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/7R9 894

Fri 26/95:30JNB - LOS

2 stops12h 45mASKY

Sun 5/109:15LOS - JNB

2 stops13h 50mASKY

Deal found 10/7R10 090

Fri 22/815:10JNB - LOS

Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Wed 27/822:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Deal found 10/7R10 305

Mon 1/921:45JNB - ABV

1 stop17h 15mEgyptair

Tue 9/915:00ABV - JNB

1 stop15h 10mEgyptair

Deal found 11/7R14 127

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Mon 14/720:25JNB - ABV

1 stop35h 45mQatar Airways

Fri 15/813:15ABV - JNB

1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/7R14 912

Mon 14/75:30JNB - ABV

2 stops12h 30mASKY

Thu 24/711:25ABV - JNB

2 stops11h 40mASKY

Deal found 11/7R21 735

Sun 20/75:30JNB - LOS

2 stops16h 20mASKY

Wed 20/89:15LOS - JNB

2 stops13h 50mASKY

Deal found 10/7R10 090

Mon 21/73:10JNB - LOS

1 stop11h 05mRwandAir

Mon 28/714:45LOS - JNB

1 stop10h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 10/7R8 144

Mon 21/73:10JNB - LOS

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7R9 340

Wed 23/71:25JNB - LOS

1 stop11h 05mKenya Airways

Fri 15/822:45LOS - JNB

1 stop24h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/7R9 894

Fri 8/822:50JNB - ABV

1 stop14h 15mEthiopian Air

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1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/7R14 752

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Nonstop6h 20mSouth African

Wed 27/822:00LOS - JNB

Nonstop5h 55mSouth African

Deal found 10/7R10 305

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1 stop12h 35mTAAG

Deal found 10/7R7 787

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Deal found 10/7R14 198

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2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/918:30ABV - JNB

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7R15 234

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JNBLOS

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Sat 23/8

0:45-11:35

1 stop11h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 30/8

1:05-14:40

1 stop12h 35m

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JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 28/7

14:45-2:20

1 stop10h 35m

R8 144

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

3:10-13:15

1 stop11h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 26/9

9:10-2:20

2 stops16h 10m

R9 322

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/7

1:25-11:30

1 stop11h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 15/8

22:45-0:25

1 stop24h 40m

R9 894

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

5:30-17:15

2 stops12h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 5/10

9:15-0:05

2 stops13h 50m

R10 090

JohannesburgLagos

JNB - LOS

JNBLOS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/8

15:10-20:30

Nonstop6h 20m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 27/8

22:00-4:55

Nonstop5h 55m

R10 305

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB - ABV

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

21:45-14:00

1 stop17h 15m

Abuja

Tue 9/9

15:00-7:10

1 stop15h 10m

R14 127

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB - ABV

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/8

22:50-12:05

1 stop14h 15m

Abuja

Fri 15/8

13:25-3:55

1 stop13h 30m

R14 752

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB - ABV

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

17:00-18:00

2 stops26h 00m

Abuja

Mon 1/9

18:30-0:25

2 stops28h 55m

R15 234

JohannesburgAbuja

JNB - ABV

JNBABV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

3:10-7:30

2 stops29h 20m

Abuja

Sat 8/11

14:05-15:35

1 stop24h 30m

R15 930

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nigeria

How long is the flight to Nigeria?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Nigeria takes 10 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Nigeria from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Nigeria?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Nigeria should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nigeria?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nigeria are RwandAir, South African and TAAG.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nigeria?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nigeria are RwandAir, TAAG and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Nigeria by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nigeria ranges from 13.0 - 316.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 316.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nigeria when rainfall is around 13.0 mm.

Temperature in Nigeria by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nigeria, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Nigeria?

The most popular places in Nigeria to fly to are Lagos and Abuja.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nigeria

See what other customers who have flown with South African, Qatar Airways, andASKY to Nigeria have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

South African

7,5

Good

35 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

South African

7,5

Good

35 reviews

South African

7,5

Good

35 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 599 reviews

South African

7,5

Good

35 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

ASKY

7,3

Good

56 reviews

South African

7,5

Good

35 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

790 reviews

South African

7,5

Good

35 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

RwandAir

7,0

Good

31 reviews

South African

7,5

Good

35 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

4,0

Okay

Itumeleng,May 2024

CPT - JNB

One of the flight attendees was extremely rude and undermining which made my flight horrible

FAQs about flying to Nigeria

Can I find cheaper flights to Nigeria if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nigeria on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Nigeria?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, TAAG is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nigeria.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria?
Abuja is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria. One-way flights to Abuja typically cost R1 238, while return flights cost around R1 413.
How much is a return flight to Nigeria?
A return flight to Nigeria will typically cost around R1 309, however they can be found for as little as R578.
Where does the fastest flight to Nigeria depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Nigeria, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 10 minutes).
Does Lagos Murtala Muhammed have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Lagos Murtala Muhammed can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Lagos Murtala Muhammed?
Yes. Lagos Murtala Muhammed has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton is the closest property to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (0,0 km away from Lagos Murtala Muhammed).

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Best time to book a flight to Nigeria

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nigeria

How long is the flight to Nigeria?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Nigeria?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Nigeria. Price data was last updated on 10 November 2024.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nigeria?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nigeria?

Rainfall in Nigeria by month

Plan your trip to Nigeria by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Nigeria by month

Plan your trip to Nigeria by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Nigeria?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Nigeria in the last few years. This data was updated on 12 July 2025.

The most popular places in Nigeria to fly to are Lagos and Abuja.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nigeria

See what other customers who have flown with South African, Qatar Airways, andASKY to Nigeria have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Nigeria

Can I find cheaper flights to Nigeria if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Nigeria?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria?

How much is a return flight to Nigeria?

Where does the fastest flight to Nigeria depart from?

Does Lagos Murtala Muhammed have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Lagos Murtala Muhammed?

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