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New York City’s three major airports, JFK, LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark (EWR), all fly to Lagos, but JFK seems to have the most flights and options. JFK and LGA are both in Queens, so they are closer to Manhattan than Newark, which is New Jersey. But all three airports are accessible via the public transit of NYC, Long Island, and New Jersey.

No, but there are many flights with one only stop departing from all three NYC airports, JFK, LGA, and EWR. You might get a layover in cities such as Casablanca, Morocco (CMN), Washington at Dulles International Airport (IAD), Lomé, Togo (LFW), or even Chicago at O’Hare International Airport (ORD).

Yes. All three airports offer wheelchair assistance and aid to those with mobility challenges as well as assistance to those who suffer hearing and vision loss. Best of all, all three airports use the Hidden Disabilities Program and give a flowered lanyard to travelers whose disability may not be obvious, but who need assistance all the same. Travelers with autism and PTSD, for example, take advantage of this service.

Yes. All three airports provide Mamava pods, free-standing mobile units where moms can have some cleanliness and privacy while nursing or pumping. The 4 X 8 pods with a seat are big enough to accommodate mama and baby, but also luggage or a partner or other kids.

Among airlines operating New York to Lagos flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Flights from New York to Lagos may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Lagos:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,188 round-trip via Istanbul (IST), compared to $2,377 for nonstop.

One-stop flights from New York to Lagos most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Lome (LFW) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) - 10% of one-stop connections

Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the New York to Lagos route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,348 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,484, a difference of $136. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to Lagos route, 65% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 49 minutes.

A nonstop flight from New York to Lagos takes 0h 00m, covering 5,255 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Lagos:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
• Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 0h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% below the route average of $1,388. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York to Lagos are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $540, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Delta is the only airline operating New York to Lagos flights. 35% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 40m, compared with 14h 55m via Lome (LFW) and 15h 32m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Lagos is 5 hours ahead of New York (West Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from New York to Lagos range from $1,157 to $1,756, with an average of $1,388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,157 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the New York to Lagos route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.