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Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. to Lagos flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. and Lagos.

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Lagos may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS).

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: 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 Washington, D.C. 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 $1,075 round-trip via Istanbul (IST), compared to $1,549 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $90–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Lagos most commonly connect through:

• Lome (LFW) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 15% of one-stop connections

Lome (LFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Washington, D.C. to Lagos route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,330 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,484, a difference of $154. 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 Washington, D.C. to Lagos route, 42% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 28 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. to Lagos:

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 pm and lands at 4:56 am
• Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 9:16 am.

The flight takes about 10h 36m.

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

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Lagos takes 10h 36m, covering 5,412 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.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Lagos are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $607, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Washington, D.C. to Lagos flights. 58% 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 48m, compared with 15h 04m via Lome (LFW) and 16h 06m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Lagos range from $1,135 to $1,692, with an average of $1,388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,135 counts as a good deal.