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

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 0.5% of flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. are direct. This indicates that the vast majority of travelers on this route will typically have at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers is 2. Travelers should account for these connections when planning their journey.

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

The direct flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C. typically takes 11 hours and 15 minutes. This duration is based on a distance of 8752 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 21 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when selecting their preferred flight option.

How often do cheap flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. come up regularly. This route is classified as having a consistent availability of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with some frequency across the trailing 30 days. This indicates that opportunities for good value flights are not uncommon for this particular route.

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2026-11-05 – 2026-11-18
LOS - Washington, D.C.
91% AI deal score
$1,369
$948
Round trip
2026-11-04 – 2026-11-18
LOS - Washington, D.C.
91% AI deal score
$1,370
$949
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2026-11-05 – 2026-11-14
LOS - Washington, D.C.
91% AI deal score
$1,383
$953
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2026-11-11 – 2026-11-15
LOS - Washington, D.C.
88% AI deal score
$1,275
$1,041
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2027-02-14 – 2027-02-21
LOS - Washington, D.C.
78% AI deal score
$1,096
$1,043
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2027-02-24 – 2027-03-03
LOS - Washington, D.C.
77% AI deal score
$1,094
$1,043
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2026-11-12 – 2026-11-15
LOS - Washington, D.C.
87% AI deal score
$1,253
$1,049
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2027-03-03 – 2027-03-17
LOS - Washington, D.C.
78% AI deal score
$1,131
$1,066
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2026-12-08 – 2027-01-06
LOS - Washington, D.C.
80% AI deal score
$1,233
$1,086
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2026-12-19 – 2027-01-06
LOS - Washington, D.C.
81% AI deal score
$1,252
$1,086
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Lagos to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

Fares for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. are currently above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $1222–$1999, with a median of $1632. New deals for this route show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence for price changes.

A typical journey from Lagos to Washington, D.C. takes approximately 11h 15m, including connections. This is a long-haul flight, covering a distance of 8752 km.

When considering cheap flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C., the cheapest months to fly are typically July, with a median fare of $1046, followed by January at $1050, and February at $1104.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once. Only 0.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C., with connecting itineraries typically involving 2 stopovers.

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

Regular price: $1,076 - $1,653

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. is typically between $1076 and $1653. Currently, the lowest deal is $1042 with Royal Air Maroc for travel from Nov 6-Nov 15.

now $1,042

Low $1,076

High $1,653

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

The cheapest month to fly from LOS to WAS is July, with a median price of $1046. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1748. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $1,046

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,748

Jan

Feb

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.

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,340

$1,140

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,341

$1,158

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,332

$1,236

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,323

$1,253

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,341

$1,253

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,340

$1,265

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 8

$1,472 → $1,116

24%

2 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 5

$1,555 → $1,211

22%

4 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 7

$1,534 → $1,212

21%

2 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 15

$1,342 → $1,040

22%

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

Lagos - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for prices near $1046

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Lagos to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $1046.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 15m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C. is 11h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 50% of recent deals, typically with 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines has 1 direct deal

United Airlines offers 1 direct deal from Lagos to Washington, D.C. in recent months.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Lagos main airports to depart from

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~9 km from Lagos (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,014

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. city center

💸 Flights from ~$1,012

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers an extensive route network and carrier competition, often resulting in lower fares.

📍 ~200 km from destination city (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,476

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Washington, D.C., United States

47% AI deal score

$6,934

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

Historically, booking flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $1833. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out average $1869. Last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, are generally the most expensive, with an average price of $2141 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C. is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1222. The median price for this route has been $1632. Prices above $1999 are typically in the higher range for this route. Travelers can use the $1222 threshold as a benchmark for identifying favorable prices.

Historically, January and July have offered the cheapest flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C., with median prices around $1050 and $1046, respectively. February also shows competitive pricing, with a median of $1104. The annual median price for this route is $1632, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the overall average across the trailing 270 days.

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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 approximately 11h 15m, including connections. This is a long-haul flight, covering a distance of 8752 km.

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

Regular price: $1,076 - $1,653

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. is typically between $1076 and $1653. Currently, the lowest deal is $1042 with Royal Air Maroc for travel from Nov 6-Nov 15.

now $1,042

Low $1,076

High $1,653

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

The cheapest month to fly from LOS to WAS is July, with a median price of $1046. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1748. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $1,046

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,748

Jan

Feb

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.

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,340

$1,140

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,341

$1,158

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,332

$1,236

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,323

$1,253

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,341

$1,253

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Washington, D.C.

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

Qatar Airways

$1,340

$1,265

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 8

$1,472 → $1,116

24%

2 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 5

$1,555 → $1,211

22%

4 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 7

$1,534 → $1,212

21%

2 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 15

$1,342 → $1,040

22%

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