Cheap flights from New York to Lagos from £397

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LOS
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Lagos Murtala Muhammed are usually found in October or February, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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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 6 November 2025.

Sat 22/1120:55JFK - LOS
2 stops33h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1213:40LOS - JFK
2 stops35h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11£921
Mon 10/1122:20JFK - LOS
2 stops35h 50mEmirates
Thu 4/1217:55LOS - JFK
1 stop26h 00mEmirates
Deal found 6/11£934
Wed 12/1110:40JFK - LOS
1 stop23h 30mEmirates
Mon 1/1217:55LOS - JFK
2 stops55h 00mEmirates
Deal found 4/11£957
Mon 1/1210:40JFK - LOS
1 stop23h 30mEmirates
Sun 14/1217:55LOS - JFK
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Deal found 5/11£970
Thu 13/1122:20JFK - LOS
2 stops35h 50mEmirates
Wed 3/1217:55LOS - JFK
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Deal found 5/11£972
Wed 26/1122:20JFK - LOS
2 stops35h 50mEmirates
Tue 2/1217:55LOS - JFK
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Deal found 5/11£982
Fri 14/1122:20JFK - LOS
2 stops59h 50mEmirates
Tue 2/1217:55LOS - JFK
1 stop26h 00mEmirates
Deal found 6/11£995
Fri 7/1122:20JFK - LOS
2 stops59h 50mEmirates
Fri 10/417:45LOS - JFK
2 stops30h 10mEmirates
Deal found 4/11£996
Sat 22/1122:20JFK - LOS
2 stops35h 50mEmirates
Sun 14/1217:55LOS - JFK
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Deal found 4/11£1,010
Sat 8/1122:20JFK - LOS
2 stops59h 50mEmirates
Thu 11/1217:55LOS - JFK
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Deal found 6/11£1,018
Fri 5/1222:20JFK - LOS
2 stops35h 50mEmirates
Fri 30/117:55LOS - JFK
1 stop26h 00mEmirates
Deal found 4/11£1,020
Sat 22/1106:00LGA - LOS
1 stop19h 35mDelta
Sat 6/1209:45LOS - LGA
1 stop17h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/11£1,181

Cheap 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 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£809

One-way from

£397

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£838
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 18/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • New York to Lagos
Royal Air Maroc
  • Royal Air Maroc
  • 6/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 55m total
  • New York to Lagos
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£81 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£40 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

22:20-16:10

2 stops35h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 19/2

17:55-18:55

2 stops31h 00m

£934

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

22:20-16:10

2 stops35h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 2/4

17:45-18:55

2 stops30h 10m

£934

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

22:20-16:10

2 stops59h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 26/1

17:55-13:55

1 stop26h 00m

£1,043

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/1

10:20-13:15

2 stops44h 55m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 8/2

14:45-08:00

2 stops47h 15m

£1,072

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

10:20-13:15

2 stops44h 55m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 21/3

14:45-09:00

2 stops47h 15m

£1,072

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/3

21:55-12:25

2 stops33h 30m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 23/3

13:40-20:10

2 stops35h 30m

£1,092

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/11

22:20-16:10

2 stops35h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 7/12

17:55-18:55

2 stops55h 00m

£1,147

New YorkLagos

LGA - LOS

LGALOS

New York LaGuardia

Thu 26/2

14:59-10:40

1 stop13h 41m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 23/3

23:50-09:38

1 stop14h 48m

£1,158

New YorkLagos

LGA - LOS

LGALOS

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/3

09:59-07:35

1 stop15h 36m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 18/3

09:45-21:45

1 stop17h 00m

£1,158

New YorkLagos

LGA - LOS

LGALOS

New York LaGuardia

Fri 27/2

11:00-07:35

1 stop14h 35m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 24/3

09:45-22:43

1 stop17h 58m

£1,158

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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 31 October 2025.

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 19 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Lagos (average of £540). Flying from New York to Lagos in June is currently the most expensive (average of £917). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Lagos. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 November 2025.

When flying from New York to Lagos, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 42% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 28% 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 £744.

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.

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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 4 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. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,158. 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 £547, 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 Ethiopian Air and Virgin Atlantic - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £942 and £1,100, respectively. These flights start at 42% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Lagos (average of £540). Flying from New York to Lagos in June is currently the most expensive (average of £917). 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£547Average£757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£942Average£1,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£1,100Average£1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapest£1,103Average£1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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