Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Lagos, Portugal from $625

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
PHL — FAO
May 7 — May 141

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Lagos

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Lagos (LA9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 2, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$903

Round-trip from

$623
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Philadelphia to Lagos

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Lagos?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Lagos from Philadelphia average $1,139. You can even find prices in March for less than $1,139, as users have found deals to Lagos from as low as $827. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Lagos from Philadelphia. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 38%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Lagos (PHL - LA9)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Philadelphia to Lagos as you normally would.

Cheap Aer Lingus flights from Philadelphia to Lagos

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Aer Lingus for the route between Philadelphia and Lagos. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Aer Lingus flights we've come across from Philadelphia to Lagos. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Mon 5/2011:00 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop22h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,344
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Sun 5/1911:00 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop25h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,466
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Fri 5/1711:00 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop25h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,478
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Fri 5/1711:00 pmFAO - PHL
2 stops25h 53mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,526
Sun 5/128:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Sun 5/1911:00 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop25h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,562
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Sat 5/1811:50 amFAO - PHL
1 stop12h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,569
Fri 6/218:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Thu 7/48:35 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop27h 35mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/2$1,618
Sun 5/128:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Sat 5/1811:50 amFAO - PHL
1 stop12h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,743
Sat 5/118:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop18h 40mAer Lingus
Fri 5/1711:00 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop25h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,833

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Philadelphia to Lagos

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Philadelphia and Lagos. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Lufthansa flights we've found at this time heading from Philadelphia to Lagos. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Wed 5/155:35 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Tue 5/213:25 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop29h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 5/1$1,599
Wed 5/155:35 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Tue 5/213:55 pmFAO - PHL
2 stops29h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 5/1$1,610
Wed 5/155:35 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Mon 5/203:25 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop29h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 5/1$1,634
Wed 5/155:35 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Mon 5/203:55 pmFAO - PHL
2 stops29h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 5/1$1,645
Tue 5/145:35 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Sun 5/191:25 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop31h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 5/1$1,751
Wed 5/155:35 pmPHL - FAO
2 stops18h 45mLufthansa
Tue 5/2111:15 amFAO - PHL
2 stops33h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/1$1,820
Wed 5/155:35 pmPHL - FAO
2 stops18h 45mLufthansa
Mon 5/201:35 pmFAO - PHL
2 stops31h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 5/1$1,855
Sun 5/125:35 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Mon 5/203:25 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop29h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 5/1$1,884
Sun 5/125:35 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Mon 5/203:55 pmFAO - PHL
2 stops29h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 5/1$1,895

Cheap Philadelphia to Lagos flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Philadelphia to Lagos specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Prices were last updated on May 2, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Philadelphia to Lagos in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Mon 5/2011:00 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop22h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,344
Wed 5/154:21 pmPHL - FAO
2 stops15h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/216:05 amFAO - PHL
2 stops21h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,448
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Sun 5/1911:00 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop25h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,466
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Fri 5/1711:00 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop25h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,478
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Fri 5/1711:00 pmFAO - PHL
2 stops25h 53mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,526
Wed 5/154:21 pmPHL - FAO
2 stops15h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/226:05 amFAO - PHL
2 stops20h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,548
Sun 5/128:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Sun 5/1911:00 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop25h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,562
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Sat 5/1811:50 amFAO - PHL
1 stop12h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,569
Thu 5/1610:30 amPHL - FAO
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/226:05 amFAO - PHL
2 stops20h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,578

Philadelphia to Lagos 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Philadelphia and Lagos in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Philadelphia to Lagos in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Mon 5/2011:00 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop22h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,344
Wed 5/154:21 pmPHL - FAO
2 stops15h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/216:05 amFAO - PHL
2 stops21h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,448
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Sun 5/1911:00 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop25h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,466
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Fri 5/1711:00 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop25h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,478
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Fri 5/1711:00 pmFAO - PHL
2 stops25h 53mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,526
Wed 5/154:21 pmPHL - FAO
2 stops15h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/226:05 amFAO - PHL
2 stops20h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,548
Sun 5/128:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Sun 5/1911:00 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop25h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,562
Mon 5/138:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Sat 5/1811:50 amFAO - PHL
1 stop12h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,569
Thu 5/1610:30 amPHL - FAO
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/226:05 amFAO - PHL
2 stops20h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,578

Philadelphia to Lagos flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Philadelphia to Lagos for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Philadelphia to Lagos departing last-minute. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Sun 5/128:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Sun 5/1911:00 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop25h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,562
Sun 5/124:21 pmPHL - FAO
2 stops15h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/216:05 amFAO - PHL
2 stops21h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,583
Thu 5/94:21 pmPHL - FAO
2 stops15h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/216:05 amFAO - PHL
2 stops21h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,613
Sun 5/128:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/176:05 amFAO - PHL
3 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,637
Sun 5/124:21 pmPHL - FAO
2 stops15h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/226:05 amFAO - PHL
2 stops20h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,683
Sat 5/1110:30 amPHL - FAO
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/226:05 amFAO - PHL
2 stops20h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,713
Fri 5/1010:30 amPHL - FAO
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/216:05 amFAO - PHL
2 stops21h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,723
Sun 5/128:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Sat 5/1811:50 amFAO - PHL
1 stop12h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$1,743
Sun 5/126:15 amPHL - FAO
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/181:25 pmFAO - PHL
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,783

One-way flights to Lagos from Philadelphia

Search for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to Lagos. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Lagos can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip Philadelphia to Lagos flights by using the search form above.
Mon 9/308:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$625
Mon 9/306:00 pmPHL - FAO
2 stops13h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/1$675
Fri 10/188:40 pmPHL - FAO
1 stop20h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 5/1$678
Fri 10/1810:00 amPHL - FAO
2 stops19h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/1$705

Find flights from Philadelphia to Lagos within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Lagos that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,344 - $2,105

Route

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Return

Price

PhiladelphiaFaro

PHL - FAO

PHLFAO

Philadelphia

Mon 5/13

1 stop20h 40m

Faro

Mon 5/20

1 stop22h 05m

$1,344

PhiladelphiaFaro

PHL - FAO

PHLFAO

Philadelphia

Wed 5/15

2 stops15h 24m

Faro

Tue 5/21

2 stops21h 43m

$1,448

PhiladelphiaFaro

PHL - FAO

PHLFAO

Philadelphia

Wed 5/15

1 stop15h 55m

Faro

Tue 5/21

1 stop29h 35m

$1,599

PhiladelphiaFaro

PHL - FAO

PHLFAO

Philadelphia

Thu 5/16

1 stop16h 00m

Faro

Wed 5/22

1 stop29h 35m

$1,649

PhiladelphiaFaro

PHL - FAO

PHLFAO

Philadelphia

Mon 7/1

2 stops17h 50m

Faro

Mon 7/22

1 stop31h 55m

$1,665

PhiladelphiaFaro

PHL - FAO

PHLFAO

Philadelphia

Mon 7/1

2 stops24h 05m

Faro

Mon 7/22

2 stops20h 43m

$1,668

PhiladelphiaFaro

PHL - FAO

PHLFAO

Philadelphia

Mon 6/17

1 stop22h 55m

Faro

Mon 6/24

2 stops21h 25m

$1,813

PhiladelphiaFaro

PHL - FAO

PHLFAO

Philadelphia

Fri 6/21

2 stops42h 00m

Faro

Thu 7/4

2 stops24h 35m

$1,818

PhiladelphiaFaro

PHL - FAO

PHLFAO

Philadelphia

Mon 6/17

2 stops15h 35m

Faro

Mon 6/24

3 stops21h 39m

$2,105

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/1

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Lagos?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Lagos. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Lagos flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Lagos by month

Plan your trip from Philadelphia to Lagos by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Philadelphia to Lagos is currently $671 while a round-trip flight costs $1,679. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Lagos (average of $623). Flying from Philadelphia to Lagos in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,329). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$623

February

$627

March

$772

April

$882

May

$1,065

June

$1,329

July

$1,196

August

$949

September

$948

October

$782

November

$641

December

$753

Temperature and rainfall in Lagos by month

Plan your trip to Lagos by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

FAO

Temperature

53.6 - 75.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Lagos

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lagos. 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 Lagos. Reviews last updated May 2, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Lagos, such as Aer Lingus, Lufthansa and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.4
Good
11,159 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

7.4
Good
11,159 reviews
7.4
Good
11,159 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

7.3
Good
14,788 reviews
7.4
Good
11,159 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

7.2
Good
1,337 reviews
7.4
Good
11,159 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

7.1
Good
2,756 reviews
7.4
Good
11,159 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

7.1
Good
2,176 reviews
7.4
Good
11,159 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to Lagos?

    If you book a flight to Lagos from Philadelphia, you will be flying from Philadelphia, which is the city’s only airport. Philadelphia (PHL) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Philadelphia. There are 0 flights from Philadelphia to Lagos per day from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Philadelphia to Lagos for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Philadelphia to Lagos for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Aer Lingus for just $1,344, but on average you can expect to pay $1,572.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Philadelphia to Lagos for under $1,600?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Philadelphia to Lagos within the next 7 days for less than $1,600.

  • What does PHL to FAO mean?

    This is defined as Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Faro Airport (FAO). Codes like Faro Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Lagos that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Philadelphia to Lagos flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Many airlines flying from Philadelphia to Lagos offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Philadelphia to Lagos?

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British AirwaysCheapest$808Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Aer LingusCheapest$890Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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