2
Airlines
4×
Per week
$5,500
From (est.)
6h
Nonstop
Abuja (ABV) → Johannesburg (JNB)
Abuja
Nnamdi Azikiwe International
DISTANCE
4 879 km
Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
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🇿🇦South African Airways
SA
- Frequency
- 4× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
🇪🇹Ethiopian Airlines
ET
- Frequency
- 4× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- ✓
Flights Abuja -> Johannesburg (ABV-JNB) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Abuja to Johannesburg connects Nigeria’s federal capital with South Africa’s largest city, with around 4 flights a week. The route carries business travellers, government staff and passengers connecting onward across southern Africa. Block time is about six hours.
Airlines on this route
Two carriers fly ABV-JNB: South African Airways and Ethiopian Airlines, both full-service with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. The combination of two carriers gives the route a wider spread of schedules across the week.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| South African Airways (SA) | 23 kg | Star Alliance |
| Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | 23 kg | Star Alliance |
USD fares — ABV-JNB
ABV-JNB fares rise around the December holidays and major regional events. For the busiest periods, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, four to seven weeks usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.
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About Johannesburg
Johannesburg is South Africa’s largest city and the economic centre of southern Africa, a major hub for business and for onward air connections across the region. For travellers from Abuja it is a business and government destination and a wide connecting point.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Abuja to Johannesburg? Direct ABV-JNB flights are operated by South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the ABV-JNB flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 6.0 hours. The ABV-JNB route runs roughly 4 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a ABV-JNB flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $400-900 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.
What is the checked baggage allowance on ABV-JNB? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
What currency is used in Johannesburg? Johannesburg uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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