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Cheap flights from New York to Lagos from £498

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LOS
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New York to Lagos
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Lagos. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Wed 29/422:00
JFK
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LOS
2 stops33h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 3/513:40
LOS
-
JFK
2 stops35h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2£704
Fri 10/420:45
JFK
-
LOS
1 stop27h 50m
Royal Air Maroc
Wed 15/407:05
LOS
-
JFK
1 stop30h 45m
Royal Air Maroc
Deal found 2/2£742
Tue 24/220:55
JFK
-
LOS
2 stops40h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/313:40
LOS
-
JFK
2 stops35h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2£756
Wed 25/321:00
JFK
-
LOS
1 stop27h 30m
Royal Air Maroc
Sat 25/419:15
LOS
-
JFK
1 stop28h 30m
Royal Air Maroc
Deal found 4/2£772
Mon 2/220:05
JFK
-
LOS
1 stop18h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/222:10
LOS
-
JFK
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2£777
Thu 5/220:55
JFK
-
LOS
3 stops38h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/209:15
LOS
-
JFK
1 stop15h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2£783
Wed 11/220:55
JFK
-
LOS
2 stops33h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/209:15
LOS
-
JFK
3 stops39h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2£785
Sun 22/321:55
JFK
-
LOS
2 stops33h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 31/322:00
LOS
-
JFK
2 stops27h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2£786
Mon 9/220:55
JFK
-
LOS
2 stops33h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/313:40
LOS
-
JFK
2 stops35h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2£787
Tue 24/307:59
LGA
-
LOS
1 stop18h 36m
Delta
Tue 31/311:45
LOS
-
LGA
1 stop26h 57m
Delta
Deal found 4/2£1,047
Wed 4/309:59
LGA
-
LOS
1 stop15h 36m
Delta
Wed 11/309:45
LOS
-
LGA
2 stops31h 26m
Delta
Deal found 4/2£1,051
Mon 9/319:29
LGA
-
LOS
1 stop33h 11m
United Airlines
Sun 22/323:50
LOS
-
LGA
1 stop14h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£1,051

Find flight deals from New York to Lagos

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Lagos (LOS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£704

One-way from

£498

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Average price

£770
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/4-3/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 45m total
  • New York to Lagos
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • New York to Lagos
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£108 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Lagos that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 February 2026.
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New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/4

20:45-05:35

1 stop27h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 15/4

07:05-08:50

1 stop30h 45m

£742

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/3

21:55-12:25

2 stops33h 30m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 29/3

22:00-20:00

2 stops27h 00m

£786

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/3

21:55-17:15

3 stops38h 20m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 14/4

13:40-20:00

2 stops35h 20m

£811

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

21:55-12:25

2 stops33h 30m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 25/3

09:15-19:55

3 stops39h 40m

£815

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/2

20:55-03:10

2 stops24h 15m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 21/3

13:40-19:55

2 stops35h 15m

£823

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/2

20:55-19:40

2 stops40h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 1/3

09:15-18:55

3 stops39h 40m

£845

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/2

20:55-03:10

2 stops24h 15m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 22/2

09:15-18:55

3 stops39h 40m

£845

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 25/4

22:00-12:25

2 stops33h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 2/6

22:00-20:00

2 stops27h 00m

£862

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/4

22:00-12:25

2 stops33h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 28/4

09:15-20:00

3 stops39h 45m

£869

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

20:55-19:30

1 stop16h 35m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 2/3

13:40-18:55

2 stops35h 15m

£879

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Lagos

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Lagos

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Lagos. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

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 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 £512). Flying from New York to Lagos in June is currently the most expensive (average of £837). 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?

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.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% 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 £708.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New York to Lagos, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 10m.

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 Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 17m.

How often are flights from New York to Lagos delayed?

About 34% of weekly flights between New York and Lagos have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 Sunday 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 34% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

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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 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Lagos?

    A quick flight from New York to Lagos can take about 13h 41m. Royal Air Maroc provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,047. There are 5249 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Lagos round-trip?

    Currently priced at £521, Royal Air Maroc will fly you from New York to Lagos and back. In addition to Royal Air Maroc, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £630 and £1,047, respectively. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 £512). Flying from New York to Lagos in June is currently the most expensive (average of £837). 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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Royal Air MarocCheapest£521Average£721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£630Average£761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£1,047Average£1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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