How long is the flight from New York to Lagos?

A quick flight from New York to Lagos can take about 14h 35m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £853. There are 5243 mi between New York and Lagos. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Lagos round-trip?

Currently priced at £1,266, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from New York to Lagos and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lagos ranges from 13.0 - 316.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 316.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Lagos when rainfall is around 13.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lagos, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to LOS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Lagos as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lagos from New York?

If you book a flight to Lagos from New York, you will be flying to Murtala Muhammed, which is the city’s only airport. Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) is located 5.0 mi from the center of Lagos. There are 0 flights from New York to Murtala Muhammed per day from 1 airline.

Can I find deals for flights from New York to Lagos that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Lagos flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Lagos?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Lagos (average of £817). Flying from New York to Lagos in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,462). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Lagos?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York to Lagos flights typically cost between £724 and £977 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £680 on Turkish Airlines (28 Mar–9 Apr).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New York to Lagos?

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Lagos on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New York to Lagos?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £680.

What’s the fastest stopover option from New York to Lagos?

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New York to Lagos?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m.

How often are flights from New York to Lagos delayed?

About 65% of weekly flights between New York and Lagos have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Lagos flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Lagos flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 65% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Lagos?

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Lagos may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Lagos from New York?
If you book a flight to Lagos from New York, you will be flying to Murtala Muhammed, which is the city’s only airport. Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) is located 5.0 mi from the center of Lagos. There are 0 flights from New York to Murtala Muhammed per day from 1 airline.
How long is the flight from New York to Lagos?
A quick flight from New York to Lagos can take about 14h 35m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £853. There are 5243 mi between New York and Lagos. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Lagos round-trip?
Currently priced at £1,266, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from New York to Lagos and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.
Can I find deals for flights from New York to Lagos that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Lagos flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New York to Lagos?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Lagos.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Lagos?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Lagos by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Lagos?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Lagos (average of £817). Flying from New York to Lagos in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,462). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Lagos?

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Lagos?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York to Lagos flights typically cost between £724 and £977 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £680 on Turkish Airlines (28 Mar–9 Apr).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New York to Lagos?

Share of one-stop return flights from New York to Lagos chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Lagos on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New York to Lagos?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from New York to Lagos, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £680.

What’s the fastest stopover option from New York to Lagos?

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Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New York to Lagos?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Lagos, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m.

How often are flights from New York to Lagos delayed?

About 65% of weekly flights between New York and Lagos have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Lagos flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Lagos flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 65% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Lagos?

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Lagos may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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New York to Lagos flights typically cost between £724 and £977 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £680 on Turkish Airlines (28 Mar–9 Apr).