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There are several options available to travelers looking to get to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (LOS) from the United States. From the east coast, you can grab a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City, which could take anywhere from about 12 hours and 30 minutes to 25 hours and 35 minutes. If you’re flying from the Midwest, then you will likely depart from Chicago O’Hare International (ORD). The flight may take between about 14 hours to about 29 hours and 15 minutes. From the west coast, such as San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you can expect flights to take between about 17 hours and 30 minutes to about 39 hours and 25 minutes.

There are limited options for airports in the United States that provide direct service to Lagos, Nigeria. However, you’ll find that Georgia’s Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) does offer a direct service that takes about 10 hours and 45 minutes. Services from most other airports will likely have a single layover in Atlanta, including flights departing Miami International Airport (MIA), as well as flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Flights from Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) will have one layover, typically at Doha, Atlanta, Istanbul, or Addis Ababa Bole. Flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) also offer one-stop services, with a layover in either Istanbul or Atlanta.

When planning your flight to Lagos, it is important to be aware that some months are not as ideal as others. Specifically, the months of April, May, or June could carry a higher chance of rain, as Lagos sees up to 5.1 inches or more. There are still things to do in Lagos even when it's raining, but be aware that rain is highly probable in the area. For those looking to get out of the rain and do a little shopping, check out Silverbird Galleria.

January, February, or March is widely considered the best time to visit Lagos to go to area beaches like Kuramo Beach.

Those flying to Lagos could potentially find better pricing at Ibadan Airport (72 mi from Lagos city center) depending on the month and departure airport.

Prices vary based on where travelers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Lagos is Ibadan Airport where the average price is $269. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

If you are a United States citizen planning to travel to Nigeria, you will need a passport that is valid for at least 180 days past your trip. Your passport needs to have one blank page for entry and exit stamps. When traveling to Nigeria, you will also need a visa. You can choose to make arrangements with the Nigerian Embassy or Consulate in the United States prior to your travel to receive a visa on arrival. You may also choose to obtain your visa from the embassy or consulate prior to your trip.

If you are traveling to Nigeria from the US, you do need to have a passport that is valid for at least another six months from the date of your departure. Additionally, the book needs to have at least one blank page available. Take note that a visa is required for your visit.

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Lagos from the US, but there are plenty of one-stop options that can make this trip rather quickly. From Los Angeles International Airport, Delta Airlines offers a one-stop flight with a layover at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), and British Airways also offers a single-layover flight with a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). When traveling from Chicago O' Hare International Airport, Delta Airlines offers a one-stop flight with a layover at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, and Lufthansa and United Airlines provide a single-layover flight with a stop at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). For those departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, you can board a flight with one stop at Lomé Airport (LFW) aboard Ethiopian Air, and British Airways and Delta Airlines have one-stop flights to Lagos, both with a layover at London Heathrow Airport.

In addition to the one-stop options you will find from all these airports, two-stop options are also available. More often than not, these two-stop options are not going to save you money over the one-stop options, but for some travelers, the extra stop is a great way to break up a very long trip. From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Delta Airlines offers a flight with two layovers at London Heathrow Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) that will add about four hours of travel time. From Chicago O'Hare International Airport, KLM offers a two-stop flight with layovers at John F. Kennedy International Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) that will add about three hours to your trip. From John F. Kennedy International Airport, there is a two-stop flight on Brussels Airlines with layovers at Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport (BRU) and Frankfurt am Main Airport that will add about four hours to your total travel time.

Once you’ve secured your Lagos flight deal, you’ll want to lock in your daily itinerary for the trip. While in the city, you won’t want to skip a visit to the Lekki Conservation Center, which is home to one of the longest canopy walkways on the continent of Africa. Spend a few hours here visiting the mangroves and bird-watching—fair warning, you may not want to bring too much gear, since the walkway and tree climbing is not for the faint of heart. When you’re ready for more solid ground, head over to the Lekki Market, where you’ll find a beautiful array of arts and crafts from local artisans.

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