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November 15 - November 22

Cheapest

LOS - Nairobi

$753

$673

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November 8 - November 15

Cheapest

LOS - Nairobi

$753

$673

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July 12 - July 17

LOS - Nairobi

$697

$674

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August 9 - August 14

LOS - Nairobi

$841

$675

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August 15 - August 21

Best

LOS - Nairobi

$838

$676

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July 5 - July 13

Earliest

LOS - Nairobi

$697

$678

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August 8 - August 16

LOS - Nairobi

$800

$679

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October 4 - October 16

LOS - Nairobi

$813

$679

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August 23 - August 30

Best

LOS - Nairobi

$839

$680

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September 6 - September 14

LOS - Nairobi

$625

$687

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Insights for flights from Lagos to Nairobi

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Lagos to Nairobi, fares right now are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $702–$1496, with a median of $1028. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better fares.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Nairobi? The data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $669. Following closely are March, with a median of $687, and May, with a median of $721. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from Lagos to Nairobi connect at least once. Only 8.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Lagos to Nairobi. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Lagos to Nairobi takes about 22h 20m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Lagos and Nairobi is approximately 3832 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Lagos to Nairobi

Regular price: $648 - $1,204

Prices for flights from Lagos to Nairobi are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $648 and $1,204. The current lowest deal is $673 with TAAG Angola Airlines, for travel from Nov 15-Nov 22.

now $673

Low $648

High $1,204

The cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Nairobi

Flights from LOS to NBO are generally lower priced from January to December. The cheapest month to fly is April, with a median price of $669. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1498.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $669

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,498

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Direct flights from Lagos to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Lagos to Nairobi

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Uganda Airlines

$661

$827

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Kiwi International Air Lines

$669

$818

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Uganda Airlines

$708

$828

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$743

$885

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$669

$692

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Nairobi

Lagos (LOS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$733

$939

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Lagos to Nairobi

5 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 14

$841 → $675

20%

6 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 21

$838 → $676

19%

7 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 30

$839 → $680

19%

12 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 16

$813 → $679

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Lagos to Nairobi

Lagos - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Lagos to Nairobi are above the typical level, with a median price of $1028.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Lagos to Nairobi, with median prices around $669.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 22h 20m long.

Flights from Lagos to Nairobi typically take 22 hours and 20 minutes, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 8.1% of flights from Lagos to Nairobi are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Kenya Airways is one airline that offers direct flights from Lagos to Nairobi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Lagos to Nairobi appear frequently, with more than one deal per day.

Lagos main airports to depart from

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is a good option for flights from Lagos to Nairobi.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$673

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a good choice for flights from Lagos to Nairobi.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$673

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport is an alternative for flights from Lagos to Nairobi.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1102

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Kilimanjaro International offers global connectivity, but requires crossing an international border into Tanzania.

📍 ~270 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$927

Arusha (ARK)

Cheapest

Arusha Airport is a regional hub for northern Tanzania, offering domestic and regional connections.

📍 ~270 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$812

Nanyuki (NYK)

Nanyuki Airport is located within Kenya, avoiding international border complexities for regional travel.

📍 ~150 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1632

Amboseli (ASV)

Amboseli Airport is useful for specific regional transit within southern Kenya, primarily serving safari tourism.

📍 ~190 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1634

Mara Serena (MRE)

Mara Serena Airport is active in the Maasai Mara region, serviced by domestic bush carriers.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1513

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

75% AI deal score

$2,394

From LOS

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Aug 10

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,383

$2,020

Save $363

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Jul 15

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,414

$2,024

Save $390

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Jun 22

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,397

$2,025

Save $372

From LOS

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Jul 01

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,400

$2,027

Save $373

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Jul 01

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,387

$2,027

Save $360

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Jun 22

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,365

$2,027

Save $338

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Aug 09

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,371

$2,129

Save $242

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Aug 11

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,418

$2,129

Save $289

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Aug 11

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,392

$2,129

Save $263

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Aug 31

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,404

$2,137

Save $267

From LOS

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Aug 31

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,395

$2,137

Save $258

From LOS

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Sep 01

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,428

$2,137

Save $291

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Sep 01

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,423

$2,137

Save $286

From LOS

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Sep 01

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,423

$2,137

Save $286

From LOS

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Sep 01

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,411

$2,137

Save $274

From LOS

Elite

Sep 01

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

Nairobi, Kenya

49% AI deal score

$5,087

From LOS

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Jun 24

Nairobi, Kenya

49% AI deal score

$5,092

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Lagos to Nairobi is typically between 14 and 27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for tickets was around $900. Booking within 7-13 days of departure also showed favorable pricing, with an average of $927. However, waiting until 0-6 days before departure saw prices rise to an average of $1010, while booking 60+ days in advance resulted in higher average prices of $1377.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Lagos to Nairobi was considered to be $702 or less. The median price for this route was $1028. Prices above $1496 were historically in the more expensive range. By aiming for prices at or below the good price threshold, travelers can typically secure a favorable deal for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Lagos to Nairobi are April, March, and May. In April, the median price was $669, while March saw a median price of $687. May also offered competitive pricing with a median of $721. These months consistently show lower prices compared to the annual median price of $1028 for this route.

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