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Today’s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Lagos

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Washington, D.C. to Lagos

October 12 - October 19

Cheapest
Best

DCA - Lagos

$1,378

$941

Round trip

September 14 - September 21

DCA - Lagos

$1,343

$946

Round trip

October 12 - October 26

Best

DCA - Lagos

$1,358

$946

Round trip

November 2 - November 9

Best

DCA - Lagos

$1,331

$947

Round trip

September 5 - September 14

Earliest

DCA - Lagos

$1,302

$950

Round trip

September 10 - September 25

DCA - Lagos

$1,291

$951

Round trip

November 4 - November 9

Best

DCA - Lagos

$1,348

$951

Round trip

October 16 - October 28

IAD - Lagos

$1,183

$964

Round trip

November 1 - November 15

IAD - Lagos

$1,134

$970

Round trip

October 5 - October 11

IAD - Lagos

$1,199

$974

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lagos

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Lagos takes about 42h 43m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration accounts for the time spent on stopovers. You will find that the vast majority of flights on this long-haul route, which covers a distance of 8752 km, involve multiple segments.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Lagos, prices right now are above the typical level. Fares typically range from $1289–$2533, with a median of $1916. Only 13% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.
The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lagos is typically during March, with a median fare of $962. Following closely, February also offers competitive prices, with a median of $966. Another favorable month for lower fares is October, where the median price stands at $997.
When flying from Washington, D.C. to Lagos, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 4% of recent fares were for direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Lagos. For the remaining connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, meaning you should expect at least two stopovers on your journey.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Lagos

Regular price: $1,190 - $1,591

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lagos.

The regular price range for this route is $1190 to $1591. The current lowest deal is $941 with JetBlue Airways, for travel from Oct 12-Oct 19.

now $941

Low $1,190

High $1,591

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lagos

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lagos is March, with a median price of $962. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $2245. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $962

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,245

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Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Lagos

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United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Lagos

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Lagos

Qatar Airways

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$1,754

$1,522

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Lagos

Qatar Airways

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$1,660

$1,375

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Lagos

Egyptair

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Lagos (LOS)

Egyptair

$1,198

$1,037

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Lagos

Qatar Airways

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$1,209

$1,117

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Lagos

Turkish Airlines

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Lagos (LOS)

Turkish Airlines

$1,191

$1,080

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Lagos

Qatar Airways

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Lagos (LOS)

Qatar Airways

$1,264

$1,119

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lagos

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$1,658  →  $1,150

31%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$1,378  →  $941

32%

4 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 25

$1,393  →  $975

30%

14 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 26

$1,358  →  $946

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lagos

Washington, D.C. - Lagos route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Washington, D.C. to Lagos are above the typical level, with 13% of deals considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lagos, with a median price of $962.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 42h 43m.

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Lagos typically take 42h 43m, with 4% being direct flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Lagos.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lagos are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Cheapest

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lagos.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$941

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International offers another departure choice for your trip to Lagos from Washington, D.C.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1293

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Dulles International provides an alternative for travelers flying from Washington, D.C. to Lagos.

📍 ~35 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$964

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport serves Lagos, a major hub for flights from Washington, D.C.

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

💸 Flights from ~$941

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cadjehoun is a useful alternative with significant regional connectivity, commonly used as a secondary gateway for Lagos.

📍 ~100 km from Lagos (requires crossing the Seme international border)

💸 Flights from ~$1170

Ibadan (IBA)

Ibadan is a useful domestic alternative within Nigeria, requiring no international border crossing.

📍 ~110 km from Lagos (accessible via the Lagos-Ibadan expressway)

💸 Flights from ~$1691

Kotoka International (ACC)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~250 km from Lagos (requires crossing two international borders by land)

💸 Flights from ~$1022

Lomé–Tokoin International (LFW)

Lomé–Tokoin International is a major regional hub for West Africa with modern terminal facilities.

📍 ~200 km from Lagos (requires crossing the Benin border)

💸 Flights from ~$1385

Port Harcourt International (PHC)

Port Harcourt International is a major Nigerian aviation hub, offering a wide range of cabin classes.

📍 ~400 km from Lagos

💸 Flights from ~$1408

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

Historically, booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Lagos 7-13 days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, at around $1348. Prices typically increase for bookings made further out, such as 28-59 days in advance, where the average price was $2412. Even booking 60+ days out saw a higher average price of $1470. For the best value, consider purchasing your ticket approximately one to two weeks before your intended departure.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lagos is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1289. The median price for this route in the trailing 90 days was $1916. Prices above $2533 were among the highest recorded. By comparing offers to the $1289 threshold, travelers can identify more favorable fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lagos have been March, with a median price of $962, and February, with a median price of $966. October also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $997. The annual median price for this route is $1916, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.