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Explore current cheapest deals departing from New York to Lagos

September 4 - September 13

Cheapest

JFK - Lagos

$885

$904

Round trip

September 4 - September 20

Cheapest

JFK - Lagos

$870

$904

Round trip

September 3 - September 11

Cheapest
Earliest

JFK - Lagos

$883

$904

Round trip

October 12 - October 26

Cheapest
Best

JFK - Lagos

$897

$904

Round trip

November 2 - November 9

Cheapest

JFK - Lagos

$836

$904

Round trip

September 11 - September 25

JFK - Lagos

$888

$907

Round trip

September 10 - September 25

JFK - Lagos

$882

$908

Round trip

October 2 - October 12

JFK - Lagos

$872

$908

Round trip

November 9 - November 23

JFK - Lagos

$844

$908

Round trip

November 23 - November 30

JFK - Lagos

$843

$908

Round trip

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Insights for flights from New York to Lagos

The journey from New York to Lagos covers a substantial distance of 8444 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight. For travelers seeking cheap flights from New York to Lagos, fares typically range from $984–$2398, with a median of $1690. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from New York to Lagos, February stands out with a median fare of $554. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $744, and May presents another favorable option with a median fare of $1077. These months generally provide more economical choices for this route.
Most itineraries for this route involve connections, as 0% of recent fares were for direct flights from New York to Lagos. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect to make at least two stops on your journey.
A typical journey from New York to Lagos takes approximately 40h 35m, including connections. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the common necessity for multiple stopovers to reach the destination.

How much is a round trip from New York to Lagos

Regular price: $769 - $929

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

The regular price range for this route is between $769 and $929. The current lowest deal is $904 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Sep 4-Sep 13.

now $904

Low $769

High $929

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Lagos

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to LOS is February, with a median price of $554. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2547. Prices are generally lower from February to September.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $554

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,547

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Direct flights from New York to Lagos

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Virgin Atlantic

Last-minute flights going from New York to Lagos

Wed, Jun 17

βŒ› Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

Qatar Airways

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$1,359

$1,377

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

βŒ› Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

Qatar Airways

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$1,350

$1,378

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

βŒ› Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

Royal Air Maroc

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Royal Air Maroc

$1,359

$1,313

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

βŒ› Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

Qatar Airways

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$1,350

$1,338

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

βŒ› Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

Qatar Airways

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$1,357

$1,358

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

βŒ› Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

Qatar Airways

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$1,348

$1,358

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Lagos

1 night

Jun 20 - Jun 21

$1,357Β Β β†’Β Β $1,134

16%

12 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 16

$1,145Β Β β†’Β Β $1,023

11%

9 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 13

$1,138Β Β β†’Β Β $1,028

10%

8 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 12

$1,134Β Β β†’Β Β $1,030

9%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Lagos

New York - Lagos route insights

πŸ’Έ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for New York to Lagos are above the typical level, with a current deal at $904.

πŸ“… Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $554

Historically, February, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 40h 35m

Flights from New York to Lagos typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 40h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for deals.

πŸ† Airline highlight

Virgin Atlantic offers direct flights

Virgin Atlantic is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

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Deals appear frequently

Historically, deals for flights from New York to Lagos appear frequently, about 0.73 deals per day.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers the cheapest flights from New York to Lagos.

πŸ“ ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$904

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is an option for flights from New York to Lagos.

πŸ“ ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1258

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is an alternative for flights from New York to Lagos.

πŸ“ ~80 km from city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1727

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is another choice for flights from New York to Lagos.

πŸ“ ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1182

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is the primary international gateway for flights to Lagos.

πŸ“ ~10 km from Lagos city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$904

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cadjehoun Airport is a useful alternative due to its regional connectivity and proximity to Lagos.

πŸ“ ~135 km from destination city (requires crossing the Seme international border)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1003

Ibadan (IBA)

Ibadan Airport offers a domestic alternative within Nigeria, avoiding international border crossings.

πŸ“ ~115 km from destination city (accessible via the Lagos-Ibadan expressway)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1611

Kotoka International (ACC)

Cheapest

Kotoka International Airport is a major international hub with extensive global network and facilities.

πŸ“ ~250 km from destination city (requires crossing two international borders by land)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$972

Lomé–Tokoin International (LFW)

Lomé–Tokoin International Airport is a major regional hub offering better international connectivity.

πŸ“ ~190 km from destination city (requires crossing the Benin border)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1211

Port Harcourt International (PHC)

Port Harcourt International Airport is a major Nigerian aviation hub with international status.

πŸ“ ~430 km from destination city

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1058

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$2,150

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$2,411

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$3,195

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Lagos, Nigeria

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$1,770

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$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

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$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

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$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

93% AI deal score

$2,938

$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

92% AI deal score

$5,192

$2,150

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Lagos, Nigeria

92% AI deal score

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$2,282

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Lagos, Nigeria

92% AI deal score

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$2,414

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Lagos, Nigeria

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Lagos, Nigeria

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$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

92% AI deal score

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$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

92% AI deal score

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$1,770

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92% AI deal score

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$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

92% AI deal score

$2,853

$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

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$2,839

$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

92% AI deal score

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$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

92% AI deal score

$2,898

$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

92% AI deal score

$2,899

$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

92% AI deal score

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$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

92% AI deal score

$2,898

$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

91% AI deal score

$5,179

$2,414

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Lagos, Nigeria

91% AI deal score

$6,135

$4,112

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Lagos, Nigeria

91% AI deal score

$2,614

$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

90% AI deal score

$6,063

$4,122

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Lagos, Nigeria

90% AI deal score

$6,193

$4,170

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Lagos, Nigeria

90% AI deal score

$2,560

$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

90% AI deal score

$2,561

$1,770

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Lagos, Nigeria

88% AI deal score

$4,273

$3,195

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Lagos, Nigeria

88% AI deal score

$5,019

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

87% AI deal score

$4,849

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

87% AI deal score

$4,928

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

87% AI deal score

$4,855

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

87% AI deal score

$4,878

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

87% AI deal score

$4,928

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

87% AI deal score

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$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

87% AI deal score

$4,803

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

87% AI deal score

$4,855

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

83% AI deal score

$5,028

$4,122

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Lagos, Nigeria

82% AI deal score

$4,650

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

82% AI deal score

$4,682

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

82% AI deal score

$4,908

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

82% AI deal score

$4,650

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

82% AI deal score

$4,699

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

82% AI deal score

$5,784

$4,628

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Lagos, Nigeria

81% AI deal score

$4,721

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

81% AI deal score

$4,585

$3,763

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Lagos, Nigeria

81% AI deal score

$5,363

$4,164

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Lagos, Nigeria

81% AI deal score

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$4,169

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Lagos, Nigeria

80% AI deal score

$3,932

$3,442

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Lagos is typically between 14 and 27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $1086. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices of $2149, while booking 60+ days out resulted in average prices of $2189. Planning your purchase within the recommended window can lead to significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Lagos was considered to be $984 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1690. Prices at the 75th percentile were around $2398, indicating that prices can vary significantly. Aiming for a price at or below the $984 threshold is generally considered a favorable deal.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from New York to Lagos, with a median price of $554. April also offered lower prices, with a median of $744. In contrast, May had a median price of $1077. The annual median price for this route was $1690, suggesting that flying in the early part of the year can lead to better value.