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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Lagos Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,536. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Lagos.$1,536 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Lagos on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,536, select.

Lagos.$1,555 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Sun, 17 May.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lagos on Sun, 17 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,555, select.

Lagos.$1,559 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lagos on Mon, 4 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,559, select.

Lagos.$1,563 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Sun, 21 Jun.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lagos on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,563, select.

Lagos.$1,566 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Lagos on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,566, select.

Lagos.$1,566 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Lagos on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,566, select.

Lagos.$1,592 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,592, select.

Lagos.$1,593 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,593, select.

Lagos.$1,597 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Fri, 19 Jun.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,597, select.

Lagos.$1,603 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,603, select.

Lagos.$1,637 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,637, select.

Lagos.$1,650 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Fri, 1 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,650, select.

Lagos.$1,672 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,672, select.

Lagos.$1,722 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,722, select.

Lagos.$1,722 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,722, select.

Lagos.$1,731 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,731, select.

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New York to Lagos: Alternative routes

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Cheapest flight found	$1,536
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	9 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airline	Virgin Atlantic
Average flights per week	34

Finding cheap flights from New York to Lagos: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from New York to Lagos?

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Lagos is $1,536. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from New York to Lagos?

9 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Lagos.

Which airlines fly direct from New York to Lagos?

Virgin Atlantic and Delta fly direct from New York to Lagos.

How many flights are there a week from New York to Lagos?

As of March 2026, there are 17 flights per week flying from New York to Lagos.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Lagos?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Lagos is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to Lagos Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Lagos Airport on Monday, 6 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from New York to Lagos Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 55 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Lagos?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lagos but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Lagos?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lagos is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): What you need to know

Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in New York. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) out of here.
10 hours is the average travel time for a direct New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight.
Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in Lagos. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of New York.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from New York to LOS.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from JFK, you can take a direct flight from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport with Delta Air Lines.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Delta from JFK to LOS.
Delta is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from New York to LOS with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between JFK and LOS include:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
- Felix Houphouet-Boigny d'Abidjan Intl Airport (ABJ)
JFK is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and LOS:
- Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your New York to LOS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
71% of flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport arrive according to schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

You can reserve a plane ticket from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) leaving from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stopover. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) is a major connection point.
LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from LGA arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 69% of the time.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.

About Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

Book a hotel close to LOS if you're catching a late flight from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around four weeks before your New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight.

Getting from Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to central Lagos

Central Lagos is around 23 kilometres from Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

$835 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Return flights start from $1,536. These prices can change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from New York to LOS, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from New York to LOS.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

The best time to fly from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

November is the most popular month for flights from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). Visit Lagos in September for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Lagos is January, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your New York to LOS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August sees temperatures of between 23ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Lagos

When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Lagos right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Old Lagos Prison (Freedom Park), Freedom Park Lagos and Kalakuta Republic Museum are leading attractions which should feature on any good Lagos itinerary.

Explore more of Nigeria

Ibadan is just one of the many cities in Nigeria waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lagos. Around 113 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include Oyo State Cultural Centre, Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity.
Benin City is another well-known destination in Nigeria and is around 257 kilometres east of Lagos. No journey is complete without experiencing Benin National Museum, Okomu National Park and botanical garden.