What percentage of Lagos to Washington, D.C. flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 1.2% of flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. were direct. This indicates that most travelers on this route typically involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This data is based on a 90-day analysis window.

How many hours is the flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

The median direct flight time from Lagos to Washington, D.C. is 11 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 20 hours and 10 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 8752 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their journey.

How much more do direct flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. cost?

Historically, direct flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. have been about 2% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1308, while connecting flights had a median price of $1280. Direct flights constituted approximately 3.1% of all flight options on this route across the trailing 90 days. This indicates a slight premium for the convenience of a non-stop journey.

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Lagos to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

Right now, fares for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level, with 46% of recent fares classified as a good price. Prices typically range from $1170–$2371, with a median of $1788. New deals appear almost daily for this long-haul route.

A typical journey from Lagos to Washington, D.C. takes about 37h 15m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8715 km.

Most itineraries for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. connect at least once, with only 1.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lagos to Washington, D.C.? The most affordable months to fly are typically January, with a median fare of $717, followed by December at $721, and November at $729.

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

Regular price: $1,133 - $1,731

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

The regular price range for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. is between $1133 and $1731. The current lowest deal is $1000 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Sep 24-Sep 29.

now $1,000

Low $1,133

High $1,731

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

The cheapest month to fly from Lagos to Washington is January, with a median price of $717. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $2011. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $717

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,011

Jan

Feb

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Dec

Direct flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

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

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Royal Air Maroc

$1,421

$1,291

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Royal Air Maroc

$1,583

$1,383

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,371

$1,307

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,305

$1,070

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,273

$1,091

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,270

$1,006

One-way

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

22 nights

Dec 10 - Jan 1

$1,483 → $1,096

26%

24 nights

Dec 14 - Jan 7

$1,544 → $1,158

25%

23 nights

Dec 9 - Jan 1

$1,479 → $1,098

26%

24 nights

Dec 12 - Jan 5

$1,530 → $1,171

23%

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

Lagos - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $1000.

Recent fares from Lagos to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly at $717.

Historically, January, December, and November offer the lowest median prices for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 37h 15m.

The median flight duration from Lagos to Washington, D.C. is 37 hours and 15 minutes with connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 1.2% of recent flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal for $1000.

A recent deal on Ethiopian Airlines from Lagos to Washington, D.C. was found for $1000.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. appear frequently, offering good opportunities.

Lagos main airports to depart from

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1048

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a good arrival option for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1048

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Consider PHL for its extensive route networks and carrier competition, potentially offering lower fares.

📍 ~225 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,067

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. has been 0-6 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was $1394. Booking 14-27 days out also presented a competitive average price of $1406. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $1755, and for those made 60+ days in advance, averaging $1775.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C. was considered a good deal if priced at or below $1170. The median price for this route during the same period was $1788. Prices above $2371 were typically in the more expensive range. These thresholds are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day window.

Historically, January has shown the cheapest median prices for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C., with a median of $717. December and November also offered competitive prices, with medians of $721 and $729 respectively. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1788 for this route, based on a 270-day analysis window.

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Lagos to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

A typical journey from Lagos to Washington, D.C. takes about 37h 15m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 8715 km.

Most itineraries for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. connect at least once, with only 1.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

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

Regular price: $1,133 - $1,731

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

The regular price range for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. is between $1133 and $1731. The current lowest deal is $1000 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Sep 24-Sep 29.

now $1,000

Low $1,133

High $1,731

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

January

Cheapest

Flights from $717

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,011

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

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

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Royal Air Maroc

$1,421

$1,291

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Royal Air Maroc

$1,583

$1,383

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,371

$1,307

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,305

$1,070

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,273

$1,091

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,270

$1,006

One-way

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

22 nights

Dec 10 - Jan 1

$1,483 → $1,096

26%

24 nights

Dec 14 - Jan 7

$1,544 → $1,158

25%

23 nights

Dec 9 - Jan 1

$1,479 → $1,098

26%

24 nights

Dec 12 - Jan 5

$1,530 → $1,171

23%

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