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

Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Nigeria

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 39% 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.

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 18h 10m 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.

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 March 2026.

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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12:55 pm - 7:05 pm

SFO

LOS

22h 10m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 4:40 pm

LOS

SFO

27h 50m

1 stop

$984Turkish Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Fri, May 29

12:55 pm - 7:05 pm

SFO

LOS

22h 10m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 4:40 pm

LOS

SFO

27h 50m

1 stop

$993Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, May 13

6:45 pm - 7:05 pm

SFO

LOS

40h 20m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 10:50 am

LOS

SFO

22h 00m

1 stop

$1,001Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, May 6

3:15 pm - 7:45 pm

LAX

ABV

20h 30m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 11:40 am

ABV

LAX

22h 40m

2 stops

$1,030Delta

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23

11:00 am - 7:45 pm

LAX

ABV

24h 45m

2 stops

9:15 pm - 6:35 pm

ABV

LAX

29h 20m

2 stops

$1,034Air France

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 20

8:30 am - 7:45 pm

LAX

ABV

27h 15m

2 stops

9:00 pm - 4:05 pm

ABV

LAX

27h 05m

2 stops

$1,035Delta

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23

3:55 pm - 6:45 am

SFO

ABV

30h 50m

1 stop

2:05 pm - 5:58 pm

ABV

SFO

35h 53m

2 stops

$1,161Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Oct 31

8:00 am - 7:05 pm

SJC

LOS

51h 05m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 10:35 pm

LOS

SJC

33h 45m

2 stops

$1,200Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 28

2:29 pm - 7:05 pm

SJC

LOS

44h 36m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 10:35 pm

LOS

SJC

33h 45m

2 stops

$1,246Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, May 6

9:15 am - 6:45 am

SAN

LOS

37h 30m

2 stops

3:05 pm - 2:16 pm

LOS

SAN

31h 11m

2 stops

$1,429Qatar Airways

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 20

British Airways flights from California to Nigeria

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British Airways

Apr 26

ONT12:19 pmOntario

32h 31m

2 stops

ABV4:50 amAbuja

May 3

ABV7:55 amAbuja

40h 27m

2 stops

ONT4:22 pmOntario

$1,676

British Airways

Apr 4

SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco

39h 15m

1 stop

LOS6:45 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

Jun 6

LOS10:50 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

29h 10m

2 stops

SFO8:00 pmSan Francisco

$1,946

Emirates flights from California to Nigeria

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Emirates

Mar 30

LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

39h 10m

1 stop

LOS3:50 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

Apr 22

LOS5:45 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

28h 30m

1 stop

LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,206

Emirates

Mar 30

LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

39h 10m

1 stop

LOS3:50 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

Apr 6

LOS5:45 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

28h 30m

1 stop

LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,251

Emirates

Jul 13

LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

38h 55m

1 stop

LOS3:35 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

Jul 20

LOS5:40 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

28h 35m

1 stop

LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,253

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San FranciscoLagos

SFO - LOS

SFOLOS

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

12:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 5/29

8:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$984

San FranciscoLagos

SFO - LOS

SFOLOS

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

12:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 5/13

8:50 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$993

San FranciscoLagos

SFO - LOS

SFOLOS

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

6:45 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 5/6

8:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop22h 00m

$1,001

Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesAbuja

LAX - ABV

LAXABV

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

3:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Abuja

Wed 9/23

9:00 pm-11:40 am

2 stops22h 40m

$1,030

Los AngelesAbuja

LAX - ABV

LAXABV

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

11:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Abuja

Wed 5/20

9:15 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,034

Los AngelesAbuja

LAX - ABV

LAXABV

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

8:30 am-7:45 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Abuja

Wed 9/23

9:00 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,035

San FranciscoAbuja

SFO - ABV

SFOABV

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

3:55 pm-6:45 am

1 stop30h 50m

Abuja

Sat 10/31

2:05 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops35h 53m

$1,161

San JoseLagos

SJC - LOS

SJCLOS

San Jose

Tue 4/7

8:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops51h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 4/28

8:50 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,200

San JoseLagos

SJC - LOS

SJCLOS

San Jose

Wed 4/15

2:29 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops44h 36m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 5/6

8:50 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,246

San DiegoLagos

SAN - LOS

SANLOS

San Diego

Tue 5/5

9:15 am-6:45 am

2 stops37h 30m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 5/20

3:05 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops31h 11m

$1,429

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Nigeria

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nigeria?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Nigeria from California during October instead. Flights to Nigeria in October, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $1,088.

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 $1,333 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 $1,271 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Nigeria flights?

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Nigeria flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 10m
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The fastest flight from California to Nigeria takes 18h 10m

There are no direct flights from California to Nigeria. There are no popular flight routes from California to Nigeria.

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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 March 2026.
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
American Airlines	PriceFrom $731	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,513 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $770	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,871 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,553 reviews	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $873	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 685 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	PriceFrom $887	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,478 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $917	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,284 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $931	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,346 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $986	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,824 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,046	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,049	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,494 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for California to Nigeria flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Nigeria from California.

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