How far do most flights from Lagos go?

Across the trailing quarter, the majority of flights from Lagos are long-haul. Historically, 74% of flights from this origin have been classified as long-haul. Short-haul flights account for 16% of the routes, while medium-haul flights make up 10% of the observed travel patterns.

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Lagos?

Historically, some of the most affordable places to fly from Lagos are within Nigeria, with Abuja having a median price of $105. Other relatively inexpensive options include Accra in Ghana, with a median price of $224. For destinations further afield, Pemba Island in Tanzania typically averages $423, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

What month has the cheapest flights from Lagos?

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Lagos, with an average price of $942. This represents a typical savings of 28% compared to the annual median average price of $1310. March also offers competitive pricing, with an average flight cost of $995.

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LOS
Benin City
Nigeria • 2026-08-30
74% AI deal score
$109
$59
One-way
LOS
Enugu
Nigeria • 2026-09-07
71% AI deal score
$99
$61
One-way
LOS
Asaba
Nigeria • 2026-08-30
73% AI deal score
$116
$62
One-way
LOS
Owerri
Nigeria • 2026-08-26
72% AI deal score
$114
$67
One-way
LOS
Kano
Nigeria • 2026-08-26
77% AI deal score
$147
$67
One-way
LOS
Port Harcourt
Nigeria • 2026-09-23
47% AI deal score
$87
$67
One-way
LOS
Warri
Nigeria • 2026-08-29
70% AI deal score
$111
$67
One-way
LOS
Abuja
Nigeria • 2026-08-25
74% AI deal score
$176
$67
One-way
LOS
Ilorin
Nigeria • 2026-10-23
49% AI deal score
$98
$72
One-way
LOS
Calabar
Nigeria • 2026-08-29
68% AI deal score
$163
$111
One-way

Flights from Lagos: Overview

Insights for flights from Lagos

The most frequently discounted destination from Lagos over the last 90 days is London. Other popular routes for travelers from Lagos include Toronto and Johannesburg. These destinations have appeared most often in recent flight deals, indicating consistent availability for those looking for cheap flights from Lagos.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Lagos start at $123 to Owerri, Nigeria, with flights to Enugu, Nigeria available from $127, and trips to Asaba, Nigeria from $130. These prices represent some of the most economical options currently available for travelers departing from Lagos.

Travelers from Lagos have access to a wide array of destinations, with recent fares covering 446 unique cities. Over the last 90 days, the top three countries by share of recent fares are Nigeria, accounting for 21%, followed by Ghana at 14%, and the United Kingdom at 11%. This indicates a strong focus on domestic and regional African travel, alongside significant international routes to Europe.

When flying from Lagos, 9.1% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means that the majority of routes from Lagos involve at least one stop, making connecting flights a common aspect of travel from this origin.

The flight distances from Lagos show a clear preference for longer journeys, with 74% of routes being long-haul trips. Medium-haul flights make up 10% of the routes, while short-haul flights account for 16%. This distribution highlights that most travel from Lagos involves significant international distances.

Most popular airlines from Lagos

British Airways

KLM

Lufthansa

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Egyptair

Ethiopian Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Lagos soon

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Mahé

Lagos (LOS) - Mahé (SEZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$932

$512

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Mumbai

Lagos (LOS) - Mumbai (BOM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,157

$683

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Gaborone

Lagos (LOS) - Gaborone (GBE)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,276

$766

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - New Delhi

Lagos (LOS) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,256

$795

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Guangzhou

Lagos (LOS) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Turkish Airlines

$1,314

$915

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Montreal

Lagos (LOS) - Montreal (YUL)

United Airlines

$1,376

$956

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Lagos

Toronto

TOP

Canada • Jan 2027

from

$750

Shanghai

TOP

China • Sep 2026

from

$898

Almaty

TOP

Kazakhstan • Aug 2026

from

$1,006

Cape Town

TOP

South Africa • Nov 2026

from

$312

New Delhi

TOP

India • Sep 2026

from

$685

Kuala Lumpur

TOP

Malaysia • Sep 2026

from

$853

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Lagos

-39%

LOS - Columbus

$2,712 → $1,664

-32%

LOS - St. Louis

$2,828 → $1,929

-32%

LOS - Fresno

$2,412 → $1,629

-43%

LOS - Almaty

$1,751 → $1,006

Popular Airports from Lagos

Lagos airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun - Thu - Fri

Flights from LOS are cheapest on Sunday, Thursday, and Friday, with fares as low as $67.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$59 direct / ~$123 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from LOS are to destinations within Nigeria, such as Owerri, Enugu, and Asaba.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Afrinat International Airlines, Flyhy Cargo Airlines, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines

Regional carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Lagos.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead offers the lowest median fare for flights from LOS.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar, May, Apr

Flights from Lagos tend to be cheaper in March, May, and April.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Owerri

Flights from Lagos to Owerri start at $59 for a direct flight.

Lagos main airports to depart from

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International is ideal for travelers seeking flights from Lagos with competitive pricing.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$132

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.

📍 ~111 km from Lagos (requires land border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$420

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From LOS

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New Delhi

India • Oct 2026

89% AI deal score

$2,749

$2,176

Save $573

Egyptair

Business Class

From LOS

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Mumbai

India • Oct 2026

77% AI deal score

$2,317

$2,106

Save $211

Uganda Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Lagos: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Lagos have median prices under $200. For example, flights to Abuja typically cost around $105, and Port Harcourt averages $136. Other affordable options include Sokoto at a median price of $137 and Warri at $156. These prices are based on observations from the trailing 90 days.

From Lagos, you can typically fly to a wide array of destinations, with historical data showing connections to 446 unique cities across 85 countries. In the trailing 90 days, Nigeria accounted for 21% of these connections, while Ghana represented 14%. The United Kingdom was also a significant destination, making up 11% of the available routes.

Historically, some routes from Lagos have shown consistent popularity. Among the most frequently traveled destinations in the trailing 90 days are London in the United Kingdom and Toronto in Canada. Johannesburg, located in South Africa, also stands out as a popular choice for travelers departing from Lagos.

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Flights from Lagos: Overview

Insights for flights from Lagos

Most popular airlines from Lagos

British Airways

KLM

Lufthansa

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Egyptair

Ethiopian Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Lagos soon

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Mahé

Lagos (LOS) - Mahé (SEZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$932

$512

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Mumbai

Lagos (LOS) - Mumbai (BOM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,157

$683

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Gaborone

Lagos (LOS) - Gaborone (GBE)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,276

$766

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - New Delhi

Lagos (LOS) - New Delhi (DEL)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,256

$795

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Guangzhou

Lagos (LOS) - Guangzhou (CAN)

Turkish Airlines

$1,314

$915

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LOS - Montreal

Lagos (LOS) - Montreal (YUL)

United Airlines

$1,376

$956

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Lagos

Toronto

TOP

Canada • Jan 2027

from

$750

Shanghai

TOP

China • Sep 2026

from

$898

Almaty

TOP

Kazakhstan • Aug 2026

from

$1,006

Cape Town

TOP

South Africa • Nov 2026

from

$312

New Delhi

TOP

India • Sep 2026

from

$685

Kuala Lumpur

TOP

Malaysia • Sep 2026

from

$853

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Lagos

-39%

LOS - Columbus

$2,712 → $1,664

-32%

LOS - St. Louis

$2,828 → $1,929

-32%

LOS - Fresno

$2,412 → $1,629

-43%

LOS - Almaty

$1,751 → $1,006

Popular Airports from Lagos

Lagos airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sun - Thu - Fri

Flights from LOS are cheapest on Sunday, Thursday, and Friday, with fares as low as $67.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$59 direct / ~$123 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from LOS are to destinations within Nigeria, such as Owerri, Enugu, and Asaba.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Afrinat International Airlines, Flyhy Cargo Airlines, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines

Regional carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Lagos.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead offers the lowest median fare for flights from LOS.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar, May, Apr

Flights from Lagos tend to be cheaper in March, May, and April.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Owerri

Flights from Lagos to Owerri start at $59 for a direct flight.

Lagos main airports to depart from

Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)

Cheapest

Murtala Muhammed International is ideal for travelers seeking flights from Lagos with competitive pricing.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$132

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.

📍 ~111 km from Lagos (requires land border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$420

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Lagos

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Lagos.

Elite

Best Elite deals from Lagos

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From LOS

Elite

New Delhi

India • Oct 2026

89% AI deal score

$2,749

$2,176

Save $573

Egyptair

Business Class

From LOS

Elite

Mumbai

India • Oct 2026

77% AI deal score

$2,317

$2,106

Save $211

Uganda Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Lagos: Frequently Asked Questions

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Most popular airlines from Lagos

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Most popular destinations to fly from Lagos

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Lagos

Popular Airports from Lagos

Lagos airport insights

Sun - Thu - Fri

From ~$59 direct / ~$123 roundtrip

Afrinat International Airlines, Flyhy Cargo Airlines, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines

8+ months in advance

Mar, May, Apr

Watch fares to Owerri

Lagos main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

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Best Elite deals from Lagos

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Booking Flights from Lagos: Frequently Asked Questions

Which destinations from Lagos are under 200 USD?

Where can I fly from Lagos?

Which routes from Lagos are the most popular?

How far do most flights from Lagos go?

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Lagos?

What month has the cheapest flights from Lagos?

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Flights from Lagos: Overview

Insights for flights from Lagos

Most popular airlines from Lagos

Last-minute flights going from Lagos soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Lagos

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Lagos

Popular Airports from Lagos

Lagos airport insights

Sun - Thu - Fri

From ~$59 direct / ~$123 roundtrip

Afrinat International Airlines, Flyhy Cargo Airlines, Air Tanzania, Uganda Airlines

8+ months in advance

Mar, May, Apr

Watch fares to Owerri

Lagos main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Lagos used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Lagos

Best Elite deals from Lagos

New Delhi

Mumbai

Booking Flights from Lagos: Frequently Asked Questions

Which destinations from Lagos are under 200 USD?

Where can I fly from Lagos?

Which routes from Lagos are the most popular?

How far do most flights from Lagos go?

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Lagos?

What month has the cheapest flights from Lagos?

Explore More Destinations from Lagos

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