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About Flights to Lagos

Summary info about Lagos flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$392

Best Round-Trip Price

$774

Fastest flight time

19h 00m

Operated By

5 airlines
The best one-way flight price to Lagos from United States in the last 72 hours is $392 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos Murtala Muhammed).
The best round-trip flight price to Lagos from United States in the last 72 hours is $774 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos Murtala Muhammed).
The fastest flight to Lagos from United States takes 19h 00m (Newark to Lagos Murtala Muhammed).
There are 5 airlines operating flights to Lagos, including Turkish Airlines, Egypt Air and Royal Air Maroc.

Lagos flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Lagos?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Lagos from United States, with most prices found around $973. If you aren’t able to travel to Lagos during the month of April, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,030.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Lagos?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Lagos for $87/person, which is 68% cheaper than the average flight to Lagos. To find the cheapest price to Lagos from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Lagos?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Lagos. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,195. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from United States because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,304.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Lagos is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from United States to Lagos in the evening for as low as $1,223. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Lagos, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,440 per ticket.

How long does it take to fly to Lagos?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in United States, such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, and flying into the most popular airport in Lagos (Lagos Murtala Muhammed), then you can expect flight times to average 21h 15m and 21h 27m, respectively.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Lagos from United States when booking 58 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Lagos for around $1,193 when searching 58 days out. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $1,191.

Cheapest flights to Lagos airports

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Los Angeles
Lagos

CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Lagos

Los Angeles (LAX) to Lagos (LOS)

Typically, flights to Lagos from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Lagos Murtala Muhammed, which has an average price of $1,325

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO LAGOS FROM LOS ANGELESApril23% cheaperFlying from Los Angeles to Lagos costs on average just $1,025 in April
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO LAGOS FROM LOS ANGELESDecember37% more expensiveIt costs about $1,826 for flights to Lagos from Los Angeles in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO LAGOS FROM LOS ANGELESDecember520% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Lagos from Los Angeles in December than any other month

Frequently asked questions about flying to Lagos

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.


Lagos flight deals found on momondo

Check out some of the best fares from airports in United States to Lagos found recently by users on momondo
Kenya Airways
Nov 12
JFK8:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 20m
1 stop
LOS12:05 amLagos Murtala Muhammed
Dec 12
LOS7:25 amLagos Murtala Muhammed
24h 10m
1 stop
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
Oct 15
JFK9:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 45m
1 stop
LOS2:30 amLagos Murtala Muhammed
Oct 31
LOS8:25 amLagos Murtala Muhammed
24h 10m
1 stop
JFK8:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Royal Air Maroc
Nov 27
JFK2:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 10m
1 stop
LOS5:05 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed
Mar 12
LOS1:10 amLagos Murtala Muhammed
18h 45m
1 stop
JFK7:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
Oct 20
JFK9:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 45m
1 stop
LOS2:30 amLagos Murtala Muhammed
Nov 17
LOS5:45 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed
37h 50m
1 stop
JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways
Sep 22
IAD2:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
48h 20m
2 stops
LOS2:30 amLagos Murtala Muhammed
Oct 5
LOS6:45 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed
46h 44m
2 stops
IAD5:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Kenya Airways
Sep 27
IAD2:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
34h 35m
2 stops
LOS12:45 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed
Oct 12
LOS6:45 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed
46h 44m
2 stops
IAD5:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights to Lagos

If you're looking for one-way flights from United States to Lagos, view some of our deals below provided by Egypt Air, Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines
Kenya Airways
Sep 13
JFK9:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
LOS12:45 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed
Kenya Airways
Sep 4
JFK9:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 45m
1 stop
LOS2:30 amLagos Murtala Muhammed
Egypt Air
Sep 13
JFK8:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 00m
1 stop
LOS4:00 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

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Which airlines fly to Lagos?

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SWISS operates around 4 flights into Lagos in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Frankfurt am Main, with the best round-trip SWISS deal found being $1,453 (Newark to Lagos). Users have rated SWISS 8.1/10 in over 230 reviews on momondo.

Delta flies to Lagos 7 times per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to Lagos from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Delta (rating: 7.8, 1,285 reviews) varies in price depending on when and where you want to fly to Lagos from. The best Delta ticket price found on momondo to Lagos was from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ($959 round-trip).


Popular routes to Lagos

Most frequently searched flights to Lagos along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
New York to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time13h 10m
Cheapest price$896
Washington, D.C. to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time10h 05m
Cheapest price$838
Houston to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time19h 00m
Cheapest price$1,012
Dallas to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time16h 40m
Cheapest price$1,094
Atlanta to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time11h 20m
Cheapest price$909
London to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time6h 25m
Cheapest price$596
Los Angeles to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time21h 15m
Cheapest price$990
Chicago to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time19h 40m
Cheapest price$951
Indianapolis to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time14h 00m
Cheapest price$1,263
Philadelphia to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time15h 59m
Cheapest price$1,110
Ontario to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time23h 04m
Cheapest price$1,230
Orlando to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time18h 41m
Cheapest price$1,029
Boston to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time17h 40m
Cheapest price$852
Detroit to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time18h 00m
Cheapest price$1,223
Minneapolis to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time18h 45m
Cheapest price$1,265
San Francisco to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time21h 27m
Cheapest price$923
Charlotte to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time16h 40m
Cheapest price$1,162
Miami to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time19h 16m
Cheapest price$985
Fort Lauderdale to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time16h 01m
Cheapest price$1,224
Austin to Lagos Flights
Fastest flight time17h 50m
Cheapest price$1,192

Visa requirements for visiting Lagos

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.


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Best things to do and see in Lagos

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.


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