How early should I book Nairobi to Lagos flights to get the cheapest price?

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Nairobi to Lagos have been found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $637. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $806. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out resulted in the highest average prices, reaching $970.

How much should a flight from Nairobi to Lagos cost?

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Lagos was considered to be $613 or less. The median price observed for this route was $668. Prices above $819 were in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Nairobi to Lagos?

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Lagos have been April, May, and November. In April, the median price was $601, while May saw a median of $627. November also offered competitive pricing with a median of $640. The annual median price for this route was $668, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Can I fly direct from Nairobi to Lagos?

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 14.4% of flights from Nairobi to Lagos were direct. For flights that included a stopover, travelers typically experienced one stop. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route.

What's the flight time from Nairobi to Lagos?

The typical direct flight from Nairobi to Lagos has a median duration of 5 hours and 15 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 11 hours and 5 minutes. The air distance between Nairobi and Lagos is approximately 3832 kilometers.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Nairobi to Lagos?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Nairobi to Lagos. Connecting flights had a median price of $633, whereas direct flights were typically more expensive, with a median price of $810. This represents a premium of 28% for direct flights. Direct flights constituted about 15.1% of all options over the trailing 90 days.

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