Cheap flights from Lagos to New York.
Nigeria to the US — direct on Delta, one-stop on every major carrier.
Lagos to New York is the longest scheduled flight from Nigeria. Delta operates the only direct service (~11 hours); one-stop options via London, Doha, Istanbul or Addis Ababa are often cheaper and add lie-flat Business options. We match your dates and US visa status to the smartest routing.

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| Airline | Route | Trip | Dates | Price from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ET Ethiopian | LOS → JFK | One Way | 21 Aug | ₦1,220,000 | |
BA British Airways | LOS → JFK | One Way | 12 Aug | ₦1,250,000 | |
TK Turkish Airlines | LOS → JFK | One Way | 18 Aug | ₦1,280,000 | |
QR Qatar Airways | LOS → JFK | One Way | 15 Aug | ₦1,290,000 | |
DL Delta | LOS → JFK | One Way | 9 Aug | ₦1,350,000 | |
BA British Airways | LOS → JFK | Return | 12 Aug–17 Aug | ₦2,187,500 | |
DL Delta | LOS → JFK | Return | 9 Aug–14 Aug | ₦2,362,500 |
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Flights from Lagos to New York.
Lagos to New York is the longest scheduled flight from Nigeria. Delta operates the only direct service (~11 hours); one-stop options via London, Doha, Istanbul or Addis Ababa are often cheaper and add lie-flat Business options. We match your dates and US visa status to the smartest routing.
Direct flight time is ~11hr direct, with Daily direct + 1-stops departures from Murtala Muhammed Intl. (LOS) to John F. Kennedy Intl. (JFK). Fares typically bottom out in February; the peak season is June–August, December, when we recommend booking 6–8 weeks ahead.
April to June and September to November — mild weather and lower fares. January and February are cheapest but cold; December is festive and expensive.
Travel documents
- •Valid Nigerian passport with 6+ months validity beyond return.
- •US B1/B2 visitor visa — interview typically 2–8 weeks. Existing visa must be unexpired.
- •Return ticket and evidence of ties to Nigeria for CBP.
Airport information
JFK is 25km southeast of Manhattan. Delta uses Terminal 4; BA arrives at T7. The AirTrain connects to the LIRR (~45 min to Penn Station) or the A subway (~1hr to Manhattan). Yellow cabs charge a flat $70 + tolls to Manhattan.
Top things to do in New York
- •Times Square, Broadway and Rockefeller Center
- •Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferry
- •Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum
- •9/11 Memorial and One World Observatory
- •Brooklyn Bridge walk and DUMBO waterfront
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