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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos takes 10h 05m, covering 5,243 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos range from $1,149 to $1,760, with an average of $1,373 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,149 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 4% below the route average of $1,373. 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 $1,199 round-trip via Istanbul (IST), compared to $2,377 for nonstop.

Delta is the only airline operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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.

The Airbus A330-900neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Atlantic and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

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

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $549, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos route, 65% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 49m.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,268 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,467, a difference of $199.

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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Lagos.

Flying via Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 40m, compared with 14h 46m via Lome (LFW) and 16h 50m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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.

AirTrain JFK connects all passenger terminals at JFK. It also provides access to parking areas, the designated hotel shuttle pickup and drop-off area and rental car services at Federal Circle Station.

Yes, U.S. passport holders require a visa to travel to Lagos, Nigeria. The visa is valid for 90 days and is not extendable.

JFK's Long-Term Parking Lot is near the Lefferts Boulevard AirTrain station. Spots in the Blue, Yellow, Red and Federal Circle Station long-term parking lots can be reserved online with prepayment.