Question 1

How long is the flight from Lagos to New York?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Lagos to New York typically takes around 12 hours. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 26 hours 25 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Lagos to New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from Lagos to New York, although not necessarily every day. On average, less than one flight per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will find it easier to secure a suitable direct connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Lagos to New York?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Lagos to New York are operated by, among others, Delta. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Egyptair (via Cairo), Qatar Airways (via Doha) and Ethiopian Airlines (via Lome). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from Lagos to New York?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Lagos to New York operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Lagos to New York?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Lagos to New York there is less than one flight per day on average. The exact number can vary by day of the week and season. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Lagos to New York?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Lagos to New York there are only a few flights per week. It is therefore especially worthwhile to be flexible with your travel dates so you can more easily find a suitable departure day.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Lagos to New York depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from Lagos to New York usually departs at 12:40. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in New York.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Lagos to New York depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from Lagos to New York usually departs at 12:40. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Lagos New York	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1408, QR0703 29h 05min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0704, QR1407 39h 05min	Qatar Airways		£763
Lagos New York	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1408, QR0703 29h 05min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0702, QR1407 28h 25min	Qatar Airways		£772
Best option Lagos New York	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (LFW) ET1025, ET0514 15h 30min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (LFW) ET0515, ET1026 14h 30min	Ethiopian Airlines		£1,008
Lagos New York	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1408, QR0703 29h 05min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0704, QR1407 39h 05min	Qatar Airways		£791
Lagos New York	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1408, QR0703 29h 05min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0704, QR1407 39h 05min	Qatar Airways		£792
Lagos New York	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1406, B66640 29h 25min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) B66643, QR1405 20h 55min	Qatar Airways, JetBlue Airways		£793
Lagos New York	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1408, QR0703 29h 05min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0704, QR1407 39h 05min	Qatar Airways	?	£831
Lagos New York	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1408, QR0703 29h 05min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0704, QR1405 20h 55min	Qatar Airways		£847
Lagos New York	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0074, BA0185 20h 05min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0184, BA0075 19h 55min	British Airways		£907
Lagos New York	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0074, BA0185 20h 05min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0184, BA0075 19h 55min	British Airways		£908

Outbound and return from	£763.00
Flight duration	min. 12:10
Return flight duration	min. 10:21
Distance	8472 km
Flights per week	3
Departure airport	Airport Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS)
Departure country	Flights from Nigeria
Arrival airport	Airport New York (JFK, EWR, LGA) (NYC)
Destination country	Flights to United States
Departure country - Arrival airport	Nigeria - New York (JFK, EWR, LGA)
Departure airport - Destination country	Lagos Murtala Muhammed - United States

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