How long is the flight from California to Nigeria?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Nigeria you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Lagos takes 21h 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Jose to Lagos takes 21h 40m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What airlines fly to Nigeria?

Delta, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nigeria from California according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nigeria. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Nigeria on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Nigeria?

RwandAir is the most popular carrier operating from California to Nigeria

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Nigeria?

Prices for flights from California to Nigeria are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Nigeria?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Nigeria is 13 as of July 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Nigeria?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Nigeria.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nigeria?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Nigeria trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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1:40 pm - 7:05 pmLAX-LOS

21h 25m1 stop

10:15 pm - 12:10 pmLOS-LAX

21h 55m1 stop

$901Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 30

12:10 am - 7:05 pmLAX-LOS

34h 55m1 stop

10:15 pm - 12:10 pmLOS-LAX

21h 55m1 stop

$918Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 30

5:30 am - 8:50 pmLAX-ABV

30h 20m2 stops

10:55 pm - 6:35 pmABV-LAX

28h 40m2 stops

$1,009Delta

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Sun, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 22

5:30 am - 8:50 pmLAX-ABV

30h 20m2 stops

10:55 pm - 11:05 pmABV-LAX

33h 10m3 stops

$1,020Delta

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Sun, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 22

8:05 pm - 4:40 amLAX-ABV

24h 35m1 stop

7:55 am - 1:25 pmABV-LAX

37h 30m1 stop

$1,024British Airways

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Thu, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 21

8:05 pm - 4:40 amLAX-ABV

24h 35m1 stop

7:55 am - 1:25 pmABV-LAX

37h 30m1 stop

$1,029British Airways

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Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 19

5:30 pm - 5:20 pmLAX-ABV

38h 50m2 stops

11:10 pm - 1:05 pmABV-LAX

22h 55m1 stop

$1,045Lufthansa

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Sun, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 22

10:30 pm - 4:20 pmLAX-ABV

33h 50m2 stops

10:20 pm - 1:00 pmABV-LAX

22h 40m1 stop

$1,053United Airlines

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Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 19

10:30 pm - 4:20 pmLAX-ABV

33h 50m2 stops

10:20 pm - 1:00 pmABV-LAX

22h 40m1 stop

$1,054United Airlines

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Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 19

10:15 am - 7:10 pmLAX-PHC

24h 55m3 stops

8:45 pm - 1:05 pmPHC-LAX

25h 20m2 stops

$1,492Lufthansa

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Tue, Oct 28 - Fri, Nov 28

Turkish Airlines flights from California to Nigeria

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 22

LAX1:40 pmLos Angeles

21h 25m

1 stop

LOS7:05 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

Oct 30

LOS10:15 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

21h 55m

1 stop

LAX12:10 pmLos Angeles

$901

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 20

LAX12:10 amLos Angeles

34h 55m

1 stop

LOS7:05 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

Oct 30

LOS10:15 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

21h 55m

1 stop

LAX12:10 pmLos Angeles

$918

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Turkish Airlines

Sep 8

LAX1:40 pmLos Angeles

21h 25m

1 stop

LOS7:05 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

Sep 30

LOS8:50 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

33h 35m

1 stop

LAX10:25 pmLos Angeles

$930

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Qatar Airways flights from California to Nigeria

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Qatar Airways

Sep 8

SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco

31h 30m

1 stop

LOS7:25 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

Sep 17

LOS3:05 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

30h 30m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$1,182

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Qatar Airways

Sep 8

SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco

31h 30m

1 stop

LOS7:25 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

Sep 17

LOS8:55 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

36h 40m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

$1,185

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Qatar Airways

Oct 28

LAX4:10 pmLos Angeles

33h 55m

2 stops

PHC10:05 amPort Harcourt

Nov 27

PHC11:25 amPort Harcourt

34h 25m

2 stops

LAX12:50 pmLos Angeles

$1,221

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesLagos

LAX - LOS

LAXLOS

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

1:40 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 10/30

10:15 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$901

Los AngelesLagos

LAX - LOS

LAXLOS

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

12:10 am-7:05 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 10/30

10:15 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$918

Los AngelesAbuja

LAX - ABV

LAXABV

Los Angeles

Sun 11/2

5:30 am-8:50 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Abuja

Sat 11/22

10:55 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$1,009

Los AngelesAbuja

LAX - ABV

LAXABV

Los Angeles

Sun 11/2

5:30 am-8:50 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Abuja

Sat 11/22

10:55 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops33h 10m

$1,020

Los AngelesAbuja

LAX - ABV

LAXABV

Los Angeles

Thu 10/16

8:05 pm-4:40 am

1 stop24h 35m

Abuja

Tue 10/21

7:55 am-1:25 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$1,024

Los AngelesAbuja

LAX - ABV

LAXABV

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

8:05 pm-4:40 am

1 stop24h 35m

Abuja

Sun 10/19

7:55 am-1:25 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$1,029

Los AngelesAbuja

LAX - ABV

LAXABV

Los Angeles

Sun 11/2

5:30 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Abuja

Sat 11/22

11:10 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,045

Los AngelesAbuja

LAX - ABV

LAXABV

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

10:30 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Abuja

Sun 10/19

10:20 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,053

Los AngelesAbuja

LAX - ABV

LAXABV

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

10:30 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Abuja

Sun 10/19

10:20 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,054

Los AngelesPort Harcourt

LAX - PHC

LAXPHC

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

10:15 am-7:10 pm

3 stops24h 55m

Port Harcourt

Fri 11/28

8:45 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$1,492

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nigeria?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Nigeria from California during March instead. Flights to Nigeria in March, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $998.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nigeria?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Nigeria from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $1,276. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Nigeria for around $1,601.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nigeria?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Nigeria when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,239. Flying to Nigeria at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,678. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nigeria?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nigeria from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nigeria for around $1,258 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nigeria from California for as low as $1,103 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Nigeria flights?

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Nigeria flight.

Cheap California to Nigeria flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$526
Fastest flight time	15h 35m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Nigeria	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Nigeria from California in the past 72 hours is $526. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Nigeria found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $901.

The fastest flight from California to Nigeria takes 15h 35m

There are no direct flights from California to Nigeria. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Los Angeles Airport - Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport, Los Angeles Airport - Abuja Airport and San Francisco Airport - Lagos Murtala Muhammed Airport.

There are 3 airports near Nigeria: Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), Abuja (ABV), Port Harcourt (PHC)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Nigeria?
Prices for flights from California to Nigeria are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Nigeria?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Nigeria is 13 as of July 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Nigeria?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Nigeria.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nigeria?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Nigeria trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Nigeria

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $812	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 655 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $879	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,933 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $937	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air France	PriceFrom $942	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,465 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom $943	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,383 reviews	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $943	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,045	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,275 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,052	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,222 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,064	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,609 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,075	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 274 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Can I find flights from California to Nigeria with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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