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Cheap flights from Lagos to New York

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 5,247 miles, connecting flights only.

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LOS to JFK at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
5,247 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
10h 55mif flown nonstop
Nonstop airlines
None (connecting only)
Nonstop flights per day
0connections available
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday19% less than Sunday
Time difference
5h behindNew York vs Lagos

Lagos to New York

Round trips from $345

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Lagos to New York fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$446
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 6$391
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 10$396
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 15$399
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$345
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 9$361

Airlines flying Lagos to New York

No nonstop service: 1 airline offers one-stop itineraries.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

LagosNew York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • There is no scheduled nonstop between LOS and JFK. Every itinerary connects, most often through TLV, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $345; September 2026 is the most expensive at $446 and up, a difference of $101 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
  • New York is 5 hours behind Lagos. A morning departure lands in New York with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.

Destination guide

New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go

New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.

Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.

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Lagos to New York: common questions

How long is the flight from Lagos to New York?

There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Lagos (LOS) to New York (JFK) takes 10h 55m of flying plus a layover, usually 13h 55m or more door to door across 5,247 miles.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LOS to JFK?

No airline currently flies nonstop between Lagos (LOS) and New York (JFK). The most common connections are through TLV.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lagos to New York?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Lagos (LOS) to New York (JFK), starting at $345 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Lagos to New York flights?

Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Lagos and New York?

New York is 5 hours behind Lagos. LOS is on Africa/Lagos time and JFK on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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