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

• Earliest: departs at 6:25 pm and lands at 4:30 am
• Latest: departs at 6:25 pm and lands at 4:30 am.

The flight takes about 10h 05m.

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.

A nonstop flight from New York to Lagos takes 10h 05m, covering 5,255 miles.

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.

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.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,186 round-trip via Istanbul (IST), compared to $2,377 for nonstop.

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from New York to Lagos are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $543, which is 21% below the typical average for this 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).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 2h 49m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from New York to Lagos. 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.

Only Delta operates flights between New York and Lagos.

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 37m 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.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

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.