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Cheap Flights from New York to Nigeria

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Lagos
Lagos1 stop$908
Abuja
Abuja1 stop$969
Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt3 stops$1,333
Kano
Kano1 stop$1,325
Lagos
Lagos1 stop$908
Abuja
Abuja1 stop$969
Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt3 stops$1,333
Kano
Kano1 stop$1,325
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Price, demand and travel trends for New York to Nigeria flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from New York to Nigeria cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from New York to Nigeria are running about 8% lower than they were around this time last year, averaging $1,304 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from New York to Nigeria right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from New York to Nigeria on KAYAK in the last week:

• Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) from $908
• Abuja (ABV) from $969
• Aminu Kano Intl Apt (KAN) from $1,325
• Port Harcourt (PHC) from $1,333
• Enugu (ENU) from $2,393

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New York to Nigeria?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,096. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $1,902.

When is the best time to book flights from New York to Nigeria?

Book your flights 4 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 6% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Nigeria is the cheapest to fly to from New York?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Nigeria are:

• Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) (avg. price $1,368)
• Abuja (ABV) (avg. price $1,425)
• Benin City (BNI) (avg. price $1,578)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from New York to Nigeria?

Friday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from New York to Nigeria, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 6% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from New York to Nigeria?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Nigeria during the night with average prices of $1,326. The evening is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,518.

Key details for New York to Nigeria flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 46% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 83% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos

Your New York to Nigeria flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from New York to Nigeria?

    Yes. Fares from New York to Nigeria are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,143 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from New York to Nigeria?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from New York to Nigeria have ranged from $1,143 to $1,776.

  • What are the main airports serving Nigeria?

    Nigeria has 19 airports. The three busiest are Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) (87% of arrivals), Abuja (ABV) (9%) and Port Harcourt (PHC) (2%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from New York to Nigeria?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline regularly flies nonstop from New York to Nigeria: Delta.

  • Where in Nigeria can I fly nonstop from New York?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from New York to Lagos.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from New York to Nigeria?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from New York to Nigeria average $2,418 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) (avg. price $1,040)
    • Istanbul (IST) (avg. price $1,239)
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) (avg. price $1,268)

  • How long is a flight from New York to Nigeria?

    Flights from New York to Nigeria take 10h 04m on average.

  • How often are flights from New York to Nigeria delayed and what's the average delay?

    65% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 49m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Nigeria?

    On flights from New York to Nigeria you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New York to Nigeria?

    The earliest nonstop flight from New York to Nigeria departs at 6:25 pm and the latest departs at 6:30 pm. Nonstop flights take about 10h 04m.

  • Is there public transport to the city center from Murtala Muhammed International Airport?

    Yes, the bus is the primary public transport to Lagos city center from Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) offers regular bus trips from the airport to the city center. It also provides transport to the Ikeja area and the entire Lagos State region. Bus fares are not standard; they vary according to your destination. However, taxis are the most common and reliable means of transport to Lagos city center from the airport. Taxi fares are negotiable, so you don’t have to worry about spending too much.

  • Which cities are served by Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport?

    LOS is the primary international airport receiving flights from JFK and EWR. This airport is about 15 miles from Lagos city center, serving southwest Nigerian cities like Lagos, Ibadan, and Ilorin. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is the other airport receiving flights from New York. It is about 22 miles from Abuja city center and serves Jabi and Abuja.

  • Are there car rentals at airports in Nigeria?

    Yes, car rentals are available at all main international airports in Nigeria. There are multiple car rental counters at LOS. Companies like Avis, Hertz, and Europcar have their counters at the International Terminal, while Octavia and Tuance are at the Domestic Terminal. ABV also hosts car rental counters for Tekra, Rhezon, and Errandboy Car Hire. Car rentals are the best means of exploring major cities in Nigeria like Lagos and Abuja and their surroundings.

  • What can I do to pass the time during my layover at Murtala Muhammed International Airport?

    A layover at LOS doesn’t have to be a daunting experience, since there are many amenities to enjoy. LOS has a relaxation center and several lounges where you relax, freshen up with a shower, or enjoy a great meal with some entertainment. Also, there are many onsite restaurants and cafes where you can grab a quick dinner and several duty-free shops for you to shop ‘til you drop.

Your guide to booking New York to Nigeria flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 4 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 6% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Friday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 6% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) is the cheapest airport to fly into from New York. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Lagos, which is the most popular destination in Nigeria. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Abuja, Ikeja and Benin City.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the nonstop route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nigeria. If you'd rather save money, the route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) is usually the cheapest.
  • The best airport for New York to Nigeria flights is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) because it offers multiple daily flights to Nigeria. JFK is easily accessible by bus and the subway, thanks to its connections to New York’s public transport network.
  • JFK and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) both have premium lounges where you can unwind before your flight to Nigeria. In Terminal 5, you’ll also find a spa where you can get a relaxing massage before your flight.
  • You can use the airport shuttles for transfers between EWR and JFK. ETS Airport Shuttle offers affordable and quick transfers between these two New York airports.
  • All flights from New York to Nigeria have a single layover en route, with popular airlines including Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa. The layovers are at Casablanca (CMN), Istanbul (IST), London (LHR), or Frankfurt (FRA).
  • US travelers flying from New York can obtain a visa on arrival in Nigeria. However, travelers need to apply for the visa in advance at the Nigerian Embassy. They should also have a passport that is valid for at least six months and have at least one blank page.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Nigeria

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Nigeria? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8698 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Wi-fi was out for the whole flight. I pay a premium to fly Delta because it has wifi and because it was out I didn’t get to work on anything I wanted to. I’ll have to make it up later this week by spending less time with my family.

6.0 GoodSusan, Oct 2026
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Wi-fi was out for the whole flight. I pay a premium to fly Delta because it has wifi and because it was out I didn’t get to work on anything I wanted to. I’ll have to make it up later this week by spending less time with my family.

I just wish the boarding process/time to take off after boarding was quicker and more efficient. I also wish that the overhead luggage was managed better. almost every time i fly there is no space for carry ons and they are either checked or I end up having to store it several rows back from my seat. Delta should not offer carryons for all customers if there is not actually space for everyone

Flight was fine, it was on-time and was not cancelled which is very good. However the small cabin bag was forced check-in although once I entered into the flight there was lot of space which would have accomodated 10 such bags. Moreover this caused delay on arrival of my bag due to which I missed my booked cab and had to wait for another 20 minutes before the next taxi (Uber) arrived.

Only flew a short distance from Buffalo to New York City JFK SO it was okay

Delta seems to be getting worse. They are trying to take any comfort away from poorer people to make more money selling it to the rich. I paid for delta comfort and on my flight from Rome to jfk I had a tv that would go on and off automatically and literally no electrical outlets or usbs worked which was advertised in the price of the fare. The infotainment system wasn’t fully working. Luckily the movies worked and the plane was needing a lot of repairs. The jfk to Tampa flight they stuck me next to this really larger guy who was half in my seat and they should have made other accommodations for him because now you’re interfering with the fare class I paid for and act like I shouldn’t care because I didn’t pay for first class. I couldn’t even pull out my tray table because of this guy. The safety video tv screen you couldn’t even see it. It made me a little scared to fly delta anymore, because if these planes are this much in need of servicing, I have to wonder if the plane is going to make it to the destination.

Delayed departure, 30min. but arrived nearly on time. Crew was reassuring.

First, off the bat, the Delta gate attendant was rude, inattentive and gave us an attitude when we asked for clarification of our seats for this rebooked flight as we missed our connecting flight due to the delay from Berlin. Flight attendants were all but friendly, rushed through for water refills so you couldn’t even catch them to request more water. Snacks were just OK. Headphones for the movies were so bad that with the airplane noise, the volume of the movie wouldn’t go up enough to even understand the voices. I had to turn on CC to even know what was being said.

The baseline is to have everything happen as expected. That is what happened with the small exception that climate control in the aircraft sss not turned on when boarding started making the aircraft very hot. All in all great experience!

Very crowded and the economy seats were the smallest and with the least legroom I have ever experienced. Cabin staff were excellent although the food service was chaotic as they were being each person their food individually instead of from the wagon.

Flight was very delayed so I was able to get on an earlier flight via stand-by. Crew communicated effectively around delay and worked to make customers comfortable. Wifi was ok, streaming TV was great. App functionality broke down once I was moved to stand-by on earlier flight.

The taxi drivers are very rude. Didn’t wait. They said you come in 5minutes or I leave. Did not leave any messages on front desk and they left. We have to hire new cabs in turkey.

To get to jet blue at JFK from any connecting flight you have to go through security again.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

The seat was wet when I came in. Food was just something. And during a whole 11 to 12 hours in the airplane NO WIFI. Was is the point to buy a business ticket if you can be connected to your relatives and your company. Ethiopian used to do that to theirs customers, TECHNICAL ISSUE, WE ARE SORRY….. I am a gold customer for ET. It is very disappointed!

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

The boarding area was too small with only one agent checking passengers into their standing bus

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

I liked the pilot, he was very good and we arrived on the time

Hello, I did not take the flight from IAD to Cairo- Istanbul on July 14 and could not travel because my next flight was from Istanbul to Tehran. Due to the tension there, I was advised to not to travel. Indeed, I was at the IAD airport at the boarding time 9am, on july 14, I informed egypt air counter head then that I am not taking the flight to Cairo and istanbul!, the team head gave me the contact of local office of egyptair in vienna, VA but they were not in the office on July 14 and I left three voice messages and email explaining my situation to them, but no reply came back from Egyptair Virginia office yet.!! I then informed underpricer customer support on whatsup about the situation and there auto reply sustem said that the support team would call to arrange for rescheduling or refund. but no one contact me yet. Can you provide proper support ?? Thank you Alaa Mohseni B 703655 1662 conf no. CYFFHW

Overall it was a good flight like any other normal flight staff could a littler nicer pretty short and was their to do their job so overall good services can’t complain

Flight was delayed for 3 hrs and there is nothing at the terminal except going back through security again. Food was offered but no vegetarian option

The worst experience ever, me and my little daughter suffered a lot on this trip. If there is zero or below-zero evaluation, definitely, I will give them.

Nice flight, friendly crew, and a decent in-flight meal.

Horrible old filthy airplane with brooking seat and entertainment system

The seats were broken, crew didn’t really care about service, boarding was not priority for business class, my bags arrived last

Flight was supposed to take off Saturday at noon. Bumped for unknown reasons until 2 am, then 9 am, then noon, then we don’t know. Not weather related. Dismal and non existent customer service. No 24/7 relations. Couldn’t get my bag back to attempt to get on another flight until 5pm Saturday. Will never take this airline again!

I had a great experience with EGYPTAIR. They offered me to check in my handbag which made it very easy since I use a cane. Thank you to EGYPTAIR crew for making sure everyone is receiving the right services.

We missed our connection and they put us in a hotel our luggage didn't get rerouted with us so we arrived with no luggage

Improve food quality and clean the seat . Bathrooms not clean

I had pre booked gluten free as a meal preference. Nothing of that was considered during my flight. The attendant said he had no idea and would check but never returned with a response. I did not eat anything that flight and was super hungry

Extremely Disappointing Experience Boarding was chaotic and poorly managed—we were left standing in the heat for 30–45 minutes with no explanation or apology. As a business class passenger, I was shocked when a staff member rudely refused to let me board after I questioned why I had to check in my carry-on, which contained valuables. Despite explaining my concerns, he remained unreasonably inflexible. Thankfully, the captain intervened and retrieved my bag personally. This same staff member was also loud and disrespectful to several other passengers. Completely unacceptable service.

This is the worst seat that I ever sat on. The length and width are great but Super uncomfortable. We felt like sitting on marble.

There were a lot of hidden fees I paid extra for my luggage at JFK which was my leaving point and I also had to pay another extra at the Casablanca’s airport for my carry on and my backpack which is insane, when i refused to pay they threatened to call airport’s security on me. And they actually lost my luggage once I got to my destination. I seriously will not fly with this company anymore from now on and I advise you to do the same

This was the worst experience ever. It was such chaos at boarding due to boarding zone and letting everyone with children and strollers go first. Once the plane door closed they didn’t let us know why we were not moving until after 30 mins of sitting on the plane. Then ANOTHER 2 hours passed with no other communication or update as to why we were still sitting on the plane. 2 and half hours of sitting on a plane! When I ask a flight attendant what was the delay he gave ALOT of attitude and said he don’t know what’s going on. This flight attendant was soooo rude to customers to the point one lady was telling him how rude he was. I also felt other flight attendants spoke to the people who spoke their language; I am an American so this was also upsetting. The food was horrible, I only ate the bread. We finally landed and we almost missed our connecting flight. We was able to run and make out next flight within 30 mins. Our flight from Casablanca to Marrakech was quick. BUT here is where I was really UPSET. They left everyone luggage who was on the flight in Casablanca. We went to baggage claim and they had Attitudes! How are you mad with us for losing our bags, I don’t get it. We had to wait for the next flight to come in with our bags. The baggage claim guy said they wouldn’t deliver our bags to our hotel because of past experiences; now we have to pay for another cab to come back! They had so much luggage outside of baggage claim I can see this was happening to a lot of people. They said they would email us once our bags arrived. He told us the next flights coming in (which I researched myself and he gave the wrong times!). We took a cab to our hotel to wait. I seen my bag was at RAK airport (because of my AirTag) 4 hours later but no email from baggage claim. I waited two more hours and still no email letting us know it arrive! We missed dinner plans! We went to airport and got our bags (security at RAK was rude to us and had us walking all around in order to get to baggage claim). I will NEVER fly with Royal Air Maroc ever in life, even if it means I can’t fly to other countries that I would love to visit since this ruined my friends birthday already. I PRAY our flight back home is wayyy better. This is no way to treat people. I fly frequently so I know how airlines should treat people and Royal does not!

Delays with no communication. Broken business class seat and no one seems to care or help.

Adequate. Served our purpose of getting there safely. Nothing to rave about. Decent value for the amount paid

The plane was new, clean and nice. The crew was very attentive and pleasant. The food wasn’t great, though - even in business class…

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