What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Nigeria flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What airlines fly to Nigeria?

Delta, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nigeria from United States according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nigeria. Keep in mind that there are 21 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 United States to Nigeria?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United States you fly out of and what airport in Nigeria you fly into. For example, flying from New York to Lagos takes 10h on average. On the other hand, flying from Boston to Lagos takes 18h 31m 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.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Nigeria flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 43% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to Nigeria?

Egyptair, United Airlines, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Nigeria

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How often are flights from the United States to Nigeria delayed?

Historically, on average around 46% of flights between United States and Nigeria have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 203 minutes.

How many flights depart from United States to Nigeria on average per week?

14 flights are operational weekly from United States to Nigeria as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 21% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

Prices for flights from United States to Nigeria refresh daily.

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There are 19 operators available for flights from United States to Nigeria as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 United States to Nigeria.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nigeria can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nigeria. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:00 pm - 12:25 pm

JFK

LOS

33h 25m

2 stops

10:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LOS

JFK

27h 00m

2 stops

$1,038Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 29

10:00 pm - 12:25 pm

JFK

LOS

33h 25m

2 stops

10:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LOS

JFK

27h 00m

2 stops

$1,038Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 20

6:50 am - 7:10 pm

JFK

LOS

31h 20m

1 stop

8:55 pm - 4:35 am

LOS

JFK

36h 40m

1 stop

$1,040Turkish Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Sep 22

8:45 pm - 6:15 pm

JFK

LOS

16h 30m

1 stop

7:15 pm - 8:50 am

LOS

JFK

18h 35m

1 stop

$1,040Royal Air Maroc

Fri, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 14

8:45 pm - 6:15 pm

JFK

LOS

16h 30m

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7:05 am - 6:45 pm

LOS

JFK

16h 40m

1 stop

$1,040Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Oct 2

12:50 pm - 7:10 pm

JFK

LOS

25h 20m

1 stop

8:55 pm - 10:55 am

LOS

JFK

19h 00m

1 stop

$1,046Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

1:45 pm - 9:45 pm

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LOS

27h 00m

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12:25 pm - 7:35 am

LOS

JFK

24h 10m

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Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21

1:45 pm - 11:30 am

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LOS

39h 45m

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LOS

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24h 05m

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$1,055Kenya Airways

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11:05 pm - 7:50 pm

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JFK

26h 45m

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$1,062Multiple Airlines

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LOS

19h 45m

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28h 04m

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Sep 7

JFK10:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 00m

1 stop

LOS5:50 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

Sep 19

LOS6:50 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

16h 55m

1 stop

JFK6:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,041

Royal Air Maroc

Nov 5

JFK8:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 05m

1 stop

LOS6:05 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

Nov 17

LOS6:45 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

17h 10m

1 stop

JFK5:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,042

Royal Air Maroc

Nov 15

JFK8:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 45m

1 stop

LOS5:45 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

Nov 29

LOS7:05 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

28h 50m

1 stop

JFK5:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,045

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Aug 27

IAD12:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

LOS1:00 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

Sep 4

LOS2:00 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

20h 10m

1 stop

IAD5:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,078

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Aug 25

IAD12:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

LOS1:00 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

Sep 2

LOS2:00 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

20h 10m

1 stop

IAD5:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,081

Egyptair

Sep 1

IAD12:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

LOS1:00 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

Sep 23

LOS2:00 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

20h 10m

1 stop

IAD5:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,089

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Sat 9/12

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10:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

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10:00 pm-12:25 pm

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Sun 9/20

10:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

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JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/20

6:50 am-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 20m

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Tue 9/22

8:55 pm-4:35 am

1 stop36h 40m

$1,040

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JFK - LOS

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

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1 stop18h 35m

$1,040

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8:45 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop16h 30m

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Fri 10/2

7:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$1,040

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JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/17

12:50 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 9/24

8:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop19h 00m

$1,046

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JFK - LOS

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

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1:45 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop27h 00m

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12:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop24h 10m

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JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/6

1:45 pm-11:30 am

1 stop39h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 11/16

12:30 pm-6:35 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,055

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/9

7:05 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 12/10

11:05 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$1,062

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JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

4:25 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 10/9

10:50 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops28h 04m

$1,068

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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 United States during October instead. Flights to Nigeria in October, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,280.

What is the cheapest United States to Nigeria flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nigeria from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nigeria for around $1,239 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nigeria from United States for as low as $1,259 on momondo.

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There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on United States to Nigeria flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	10h 00m
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Airports in Nigeria	20 airports

The best one-way flight to Nigeria from United States in the past 72 hours is $620. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Nigeria found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,348.

The fastest flight from United States to Nigeria takes 10h 00m

Direct flights go from United States to Nigeria every day.

There are 20 airports in Nigeria. From United States there are direct flights to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Nigeria?
Prices for flights from United States to Nigeria refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Nigeria?
There are 19 operators available for flights from United States to Nigeria as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 United States to Nigeria.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nigeria?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nigeria can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nigeria. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from United States to Nigeria?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from United States to Nigeria is Airbus A330-900neo (30.96% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (25.49%), Airbus A330-200 (17.83%), and Airbus A350-900 (11.76%).

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $626	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,736 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
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Delta	PriceFrom $693	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,483 reviews	Search Delta flights
Royal Air Maroc	PriceFrom $697	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.2 626 reviews	Search Royal Air Maroc flights
KLM	PriceFrom $698	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,552 reviews	Search KLM flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $700	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,845 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $756	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,464 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $856	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 315 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom $867	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,632 reviews	Search Air France flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $873	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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