Are there direct flights from New York to Lagos?

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, there have historically been no direct flights available from New York to Lagos. Travelers typically need to plan for connecting flights. When connecting flights are necessary, the median number of stopovers observed has been 2.

What's the flight time from New York to Lagos?

While direct flights are not typically available, the theoretical direct flight time from New York to Lagos, covering a distance of 8444 km, would be approximately 10 hours and 5 minutes. For flights with one stop, which are more common, the median flight duration has historically been around 19 hours and 35 minutes. This duration accounts for the layover time in addition to the actual flight segments.

How often do New York to Lagos flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the New York to Lagos route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. The pricing behavior observed across the trailing 30 days suggests that this route is one where price fluctuations are common.

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New York to Lagos: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Lagos

Flights from New York to Lagos typically cover a substantial distance of 8444 km, classifying this as a long-haul international journey. Right now, fares for this route are above the typical level. Prices for cheap flights from New York to Lagos typically range from $1462–$2370, with a median of $1883. Currently, new deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Lagos? The most affordable month to fly is typically October, with a median fare of $1631. Following closely, November also offers competitive prices, with a median of $1720. Travelers can also find relatively lower fares in March, where the median price is $1801.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections. Currently, 0% of recent fares are for direct flights from New York to Lagos. For the majority of itineraries that are not non-stop, travelers can expect to make 2 stopovers.

How long is the flight from New York to Lagos? A typical journey from New York to Lagos, including connections, takes approximately 24h 0m. This duration reflects the median travel time for itineraries that often include multiple stopovers.

How much is a round trip from New York to Lagos

Regular price: $926 - $1,189

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Lagos is between $926 and $1189. The current lowest deal is $935 with Turkish Airlines for travel from Mar 31-Apr 7.

now $935

Low $926

High $1,189

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Lagos

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to LOS is October, with a median price of $1620. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2522. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $1,620

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,522

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Lagos

Royal Air Maroc

Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from New York to Lagos

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Royal Air Maroc

$862

$1,095

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Virgin Atlantic

$1,126

$1,096

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Virgin Atlantic

$1,127

$1,096

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Royal Air Maroc

$862

$1,096

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Royal Air Maroc

$901

$1,128

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Royal Air Maroc

$866

$1,176

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$1,240 → $1,096

12%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$1,239 → $1,096

12%

1 night

Oct 29 - Oct 30

$1,234 → $1,126

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$1,127 → $1,096

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New York - Lagos route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to LOS are above the typical level at $935.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median price

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1631.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 24h 0m

Flights from New York to Lagos typically take 24h 0m with connecting routes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting dominant, with frequent deals available from various providers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Turkish Airlines was found for $935 via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider flying in October for better prices

Historically, October, November, and March offer lower median prices for this route.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Lagos, providing a convenient departure option from New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$813

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia provides an alternative for flights to Lagos, serving the New York area.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,088

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is another option for flights to Lagos from the wider New York region.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,716

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a departure choice for flights to Lagos, serving the New York metropolitan area.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$944

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is a key arrival airport for flights from New York to Lagos.

📍 ~9 km from Lagos (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$881

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cadjehoun is the closest international airport to Lagos and a major regional hub for West African travel, often used by Lagos residents.

📍 ~100 km from Lagos (requires a land border crossing at Seme, which can be time-consuming; requires valid travel documents for Benin)

💸 Flights from ~$987

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$6,514

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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 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price has been observed at approximately $1704. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made very close to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $2205. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance has also shown higher average prices, reaching about $2250.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Lagos is considered to be $1462 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $1883. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $2370 or less in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, October has been one of the cheapest months to fly from New York to Lagos, with a median price of $1631. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $1720. While March is listed among the cheapest months with a median of $1801, it also appears as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability. The annual median price for this route is $1883.

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New York to Lagos: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Lagos

How much is a round trip from New York to Lagos

Regular price: $926 - $1,189

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Lagos is between $926 and $1189. The current lowest deal is $935 with Turkish Airlines for travel from Mar 31-Apr 7.

now $935

Low $926

High $1,189

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Lagos

October

Cheapest

Flights from $1,620

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,522

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Lagos

Royal Air Maroc

Turkish Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from New York to Lagos

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Royal Air Maroc

$862

$1,095

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Virgin Atlantic

$1,126

$1,096

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Virgin Atlantic

$1,127

$1,096

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Royal Air Maroc

$862

$1,096

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Royal Air Maroc

$901

$1,128

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Lagos

New York (JFK) - Lagos (LOS)

Royal Air Maroc

$866

$1,176

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$1,240 → $1,096

12%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$1,239 → $1,096

12%

1 night

Oct 29 - Oct 30

$1,234 → $1,126

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$1,127 → $1,096

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Lagos

New York - Lagos route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to LOS are above the typical level at $935.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median price

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1631.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 24h 0m

Flights from New York to Lagos typically take 24h 0m with connecting routes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting dominant, with frequent deals available from various providers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Turkish Airlines was found for $935 via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider flying in October for better prices

Historically, October, November, and March offer lower median prices for this route.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Lagos, providing a convenient departure option from New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$813

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia provides an alternative for flights to Lagos, serving the New York area.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,088

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is another option for flights to Lagos from the wider New York region.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,716

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a departure choice for flights to Lagos, serving the New York metropolitan area.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$944

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is a key arrival airport for flights from New York to Lagos.

📍 ~9 km from Lagos (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$881

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Cadjehoun (COO)

Cadjehoun is the closest international airport to Lagos and a major regional hub for West African travel, often used by Lagos residents.

Lagos, Nigeria

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

Cheap Flights from New York to Lagos

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Lagos

New York to Lagos: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Lagos

How much is a round trip from New York to Lagos

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Lagos

Direct flights from New York to Lagos

Last-minute flights going from New York to Lagos

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Lagos

New York - Lagos route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October offers the lowest median price

Connecting flights average 24h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Turkish Airlines offers a recent deal

Consider flying in October for better prices

New York main airports to depart from

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lagos

Best Elite deals to Lagos

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

When should I buy New York to Lagos tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from New York to Lagos?

What's the best month to fly from New York to Lagos?

Are there direct flights from New York to Lagos?

What's the flight time from New York to Lagos?

How often do New York to Lagos flight prices drop?

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More routes from New York

Flights to Lagos from other cities

New York to Lagos: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Lagos

How much is a round trip from New York to Lagos

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Lagos

Direct flights from New York to Lagos

Last-minute flights going from New York to Lagos

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

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Lagos

New York - Lagos route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October offers the lowest median price

Connecting flights average 24h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

Turkish Airlines offers a recent deal

Consider flying in October for better prices

New York main airports to depart from

Lagos main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lagos

Best Elite deals to Lagos

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lagos

When should I buy New York to Lagos tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from New York to Lagos?

What's the best month to fly from New York to Lagos?