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Flights to Nigeria in 2025

Find the latest flights to Nigeria in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

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October

Average price

$1,190

Round-trip from

$1,081

One-way from

$435

Good round-trip deal

$1,505 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,558 or less
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This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/19:55 pmEWR - ABV
1 stop37h 25mLufthansa
Sun 12/1411:10 pmABV - EWR
2 stops20h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/28$1,084
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/19:55 pmEWR - ABV
1 stop37h 25mLufthansa
Fri 12/1211:10 pmABV - EWR
2 stops23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 11/28$1,085
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/279:15 pmEWR - LOS
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/115:40 amLOS - EWR
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/27$1,090
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/23:08 pmEWR - ABV
2 stops20h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1411:10 pmABV - EWR
1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/28$1,091
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:30 pmEWR - ABV
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1011:10 pmABV - EWR
1 stop27h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/28$1,096
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:30 pmEWR - ABV
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/1311:10 pmABV - EWR
2 stops24h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/28$1,106

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Locate flights to Nigeria that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on November 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Nigeria that are best for you.

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NewarkAbuja

EWR - ABV

EWRABV

Newark

Sun 1/25

9:45 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Abuja

Sun 2/15

11:10 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops19h 30m

$1,090

NewarkAbuja

EWR - ABV

EWRABV

Newark

Sun 1/25

9:45 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Abuja

Sun 3/22

11:10 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$1,093

NewarkAbuja

EWR - ABV

EWRABV

Newark

Wed 1/28

9:55 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Abuja

Sat 3/28

11:10 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,096

NewarkAbuja

EWR - ABV

EWRABV

Newark

Thu 1/29

7:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Abuja

Sat 3/28

11:10 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$1,145

NewarkAbuja

EWR - ABV

EWRABV

Newark

Tue 1/27

7:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Abuja

Fri 3/27

11:10 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$1,145

NewarkAbuja

EWR - ABV

EWRABV

Newark

Sat 1/24

5:36 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops46h 39m

Abuja

Sat 3/28

11:45 pm-10:35 am

3 stops63h 50m

$1,187

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/6

11:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 3/16

5:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,217

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

10:20 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 3/17

5:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,217

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/18

10:20 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 2/27

5:55 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,217

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/20

10:20 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 1/23

5:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$1,217

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Best time to book a flight to Nigeria

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nigeria

How long is the flight to Nigeria?

On average, a flight from New York to Nigeria takes 21 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Nigeria from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Nigeria?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Nigeria. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Nigeria should consider flying on Wednesday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Thursday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nigeria?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Nigeria are Delta, Royal Air Maroc and Turkish Airlines.

Delta
Delta
From $749
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $575
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $565
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From $790

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nigeria?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Nigeria are Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways.

Rainfall in Nigeria by month

Plan your trip to Nigeria by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nigeria ranges from 0.5 - 12.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 12.4 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Nigeria when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Nigeria by month

Plan your trip to Nigeria by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nigeria, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Nigeria?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Nigeria in the last few years. This data was updated on November 29, 2025.
The most popular places in Nigeria to fly to are Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nigeria

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nigeria. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nigeria. Reviews last updated November 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Nigeria, such as Delta, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,069 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
902 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Egyptair
6.5
Okay
389 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Royal Air Maroc
6.2
Okay
532 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to Nigeria

What is good to know if travelling to Nigeria?

  • As the most populous country in Western Africa, Nigeria dominates the region politically and economically and its population has roots dating back to 9000 BC. Nigeria has been colonized by two European powers, the Portuguese and the British, and Nigeria successfully gained its independence from Great Britain in 1960.
  • Nigeria is popular with film enthusiasts and film industry professionals looking to check out Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry based in Lagos and Abuja. Nollywood’s presence has boosted the economy in these cities, and Nigeria’s presence in popular culture continues to grow after MTV chose to host the first ever African Music Awards in Abuja in 2008.
  • With artifacts found in Igbo-Ukwu dating back 2000 years, Nigeria is home to time honored artistic traditions of bronze casting, woodcarving, grass weaving and pottery. Spend some of the cash you saved on your cheap flight to Nigeria on beautiful handicrafts that showcase local artistic talent.
  • Nigeria’s coast offers visitors ample opportunity to soak up the sunshine that bathes the country between the months of November and March. After your Nigeria flight lands, head to the western side of Lagos to check out Coconut Beach, a sandy spread encircled by coconut plantations, or to Tarwa Bay, which is popular with families for the plethora of water sport activities available.

  • What is the climate like in Nigeria?

    Nigeria really only has two seasons: a wet season and a dry season. The wet season lasts from April to October. From November to March the temperatures are high and the sunshine never ceases.

  • When is the best time to fly to Nigeria?

    Nigeria may experience sweltering heat year-round, but this West African country is arguably best to behold in the dry season, making cheap flights to Nigeria from November through March difficult to come by. The United States State Department discourages travel to Nigeria due to heightened violent conflicts of a religious and ethnic nature in the Niger Delta.The nature of these conflicts are not targeted at Americans, but continued risks of kidnapping, robbery and other armed attacks in Nigeria make it more of a destination to avoid than one for recreational travel.

  • What is the best way to travel around Nigeria?

    Taxies are available from the airport to the city, but agree on your rate before your journey to avoid overpaying.The roads in Nigeria are very poorly kept, and as a result the Nigerian government is making strong efforts to privatize the Nigerian Railway Corporation.The most comfortable and efficient way to travel throughout Nigeria and West Africa is by rail and air.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nigeria if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nigeria on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nigeria?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Royal Air Maroc is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nigeria.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria?

    Abuja is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nigeria. One-way flights to Abuja typically cost $66, while round-trip flights cost around $80.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Nigeria?

    A round-trip flight to Nigeria will typically cost around $271, however they can be found for as little as $80.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nigeria depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nigeria, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Lagos Murtala Muhammed have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lagos Murtala Muhammed can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lagos Murtala Muhammed?

    Yes. Lagos Murtala Muhammed has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton is the closest property to Lagos Murtala Muhammed (0.0 mi away from Lagos Murtala Muhammed).

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