How long is the flight from Lagos to New York?

There are many flights that can get you from Lagos to New York in 26h 30m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, British Airways, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Lagos and New York are separated by a distance of 5264 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Lagos to New York?

Most travelers choose Lagos Murtala Muhammed - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Newark or Lagos Murtala Muhammed - New York LaGuardia when deciding on the best route from Lagos to New York.

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

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

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

Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Lagos to New York. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York from Murtala Muhammed; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Lagos airport to New York. It is only a 5.0 mi journey to Murtala Muhammed (LOS) from Lagos’s city center.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to New York (average of £845). Flying from Lagos to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,102). 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 Lagos to New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Lagos to New York flights typically cost between £754 and £964 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £703 on Ethiopian Air (1 Dec–6 Feb).

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

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

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

Casablanca (CMN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £736.

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

Flights via Lomé (LFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 30m.

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 35m.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Lagos to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 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 from for flights from Lagos to New York?
Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Lagos to New York. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York from Murtala Muhammed; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Lagos airport to New York. It is only a 5.0 mi journey to Murtala Muhammed (LOS) from Lagos’s city center.
How long is the flight from Lagos to New York?
There are many flights that can get you from Lagos to New York in 26h 30m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, British Airways, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Lagos and New York are separated by a distance of 5264 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Lagos to New York?
Most travelers choose Lagos Murtala Muhammed - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Newark or Lagos Murtala Muhammed - New York LaGuardia when deciding on the best route from Lagos to New York.
Can I find deals for flights from Lagos to New York that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Lagos to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Lagos to New York?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lagos to New York.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Lagos to New York?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lagos to New York 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 Lagos to New York?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to New York (average of £845). Flying from Lagos to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,102). 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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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Lagos to New York flights typically cost between £754 and £964 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £703 on Ethiopian Air (1 Dec–6 Feb).

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Casablanca (CMN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £736.

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Flights via Lomé (LFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 30m.

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Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 35m.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Lagos to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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Lagos to New York flights typically cost between £754 and £964 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £703 on Ethiopian Air (1 Dec–6 Feb).