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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Lagos Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,925. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Lagos.$1,764 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Lagos on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,764, select.
Lagos.$1,766 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Lagos on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,766, select.
Lagos.$1,769 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Lagos on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,769, select.
Lagos.$1,774 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,774, select.
Lagos.$1,774 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,774, select.
Lagos.$1,776 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr, returning Sun, 25 Apr.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,776, select.
Lagos.$1,777 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Lagos on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,777, select.
Lagos.$1,778 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,778, select.
Lagos.$1,778 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 May, returning Wed, 19 May.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,778, select.
Lagos.$1,778 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,778, select.
Lagos.$1,780 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,780, select.
Lagos.$1,780 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Lagos on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,780, select.
Lagos.$1,781 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,781, select.
Lagos.$1,787 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Sat, 1 May.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,787, select.
Lagos.$1,796 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,796, select.
Lagos.$1,814 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Lagos.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Lagos on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,814, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Lagos

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Lagos flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from $2,271
Jul
from $1,925
Aug
from $1,929
Sep
from $1,764
Oct
from $1,769
Nov
from $1,774
Dec
from $1,914
Jan
from $1,814
Feb
from $1,838
Mar
from $1,778
Apr
from $1,776
May
from $1,778

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Washington D.C. to Lagos: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,764
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time10 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week5

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Lagos: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Lagos is $1,764. 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.
10 hours and 32 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Lagos.
United flies direct from Washington D.C. to Lagos.
As of June 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Lagos.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Lagos is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Lagos Airport on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 32 minutes.
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.
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 Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS): What you need to know

  • Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Washington DC. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) out of here.

  • The timezone in Lagos is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Washington DC. Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in Lagos.

  • Leave enough time to make your flight from Washington DC to LOS. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're going away during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • Whether you want to discover a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to LOS.

  • DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:

  • 71% of flights that leave from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Looking to fly out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.

  • From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to LOS are available with United Airlines.

  • On the IAD to LOS route, United is the preferred choice of many.

  • Among the carriers operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport, United has the best record for on-time arrivals.

  • Split up your flight from Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and LOS include:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • IAD is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Washington DC to LOS flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:

  • Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • Searching for a plane ticket from Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with one or more stops can give you more departure time choices along with better fares. When jetting off from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), here's where you can detour to on your way to LOS:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • The journey to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight:

  • Flights that depart from BWI arrive at their destination as scheduled 77% of the time.

About Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LOS instead:

  • Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.

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

  • From Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport, central Lagos is around 23 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport is $959. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,764. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Washington DC to LOS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Washington DC to LOS by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Lagos based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Lagos is January, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your Washington DC to LOS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 27ºC.

More about Lagos

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Lagos right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport:

  • Your Lagos visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Old Lagos Prison (Freedom Park), Freedom Park Lagos and Kalakuta Republic Museum.

Explore more of Nigeria

  • You've visited Lagos, now it's time to discover other parts of Nigeria. Journey around 113 kilometres northeast to Ibadan to tick off its popular sights. From Oyo State Cultural Centre to Agodi Gardens and National Museum of Unity, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 257 kilometres east of Lagos, Benin City is another favourite stop in Nigeria. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Benin National Museum, Okomu National Park and botanical garden.

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