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$982+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Lagos (LOS)

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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LOS
Mar 6 — Mar 131
Fri 3/6
Fri 3/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Lagos

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Lagos
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Lagos. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:00 pm
DSM
-
LOS
2 stops36h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/49:25 am
LOS
-
DSM
2 stops44h 24m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,355
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/181:37 pm
DSM
-
LOS
2 stops42h 23m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/259:15 am
LOS
-
DSM
2 stops43h 19m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,369
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/197:27 pm
DSM
-
LOS
2 stops36h 33m
Qatar Airways
Thu 3/269:15 am
LOS
-
DSM
2 stops39h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,423
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/183:28 pm
DSM
-
LOS
2 stops42h 42m
Emirates
Wed 3/255:55 pm
LOS
-
DSM
2 stops33h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 1/31$1,482
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3011:09 am
DSM
-
LOS
2 stops37h 36m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/33:05 pm
LOS
-
DSM
2 stops34h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,526
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/195:35 am
DSM
-
LOS
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/2610:55 pm
LOS
-
DSM
2 stops23h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,723
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/203:26 pm
DSM
-
LOS
2 stops40h 34m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/279:15 am
LOS
-
DSM
2 stops35h 41m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,773

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Lagos (LOS). 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 February 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,355
(Qatar Airways)

One-way from

$982
(EaseMyTrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,309
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Lagos that are best for you.

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Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Thu 4/30

12:00 pm-6:45 am

2 stops36h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 5/4

9:25 am-11:49 pm

2 stops44h 24m

$1,355

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

1:37 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops42h 23m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 3/25

9:15 am-10:34 pm

2 stops43h 19m

$1,369

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

7:27 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops36h 33m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 3/26

9:15 am-7:00 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$1,423

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

3:28 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops42h 42m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 3/25

5:55 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,482

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Thu 4/30

11:58 am-6:45 am

2 stops36h 47m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 5/3

3:05 pm-7:31 pm

2 stops34h 26m

$1,526

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

5:35 am-7:35 am

1 stop20h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 3/26

10:55 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$1,723

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

11:33 am-7:35 am

1 stop14h 02m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 3/25

11:55 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops28h 43m

$1,804

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

11:33 am-7:35 am

1 stop14h 02m

$982

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

6:15 am-7:35 am

2 stops19h 20m

$990

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Deals found on 2/4

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Lagos

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Lagos in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Lagos flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Lagos flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Lagos flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Lagos flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Lagos flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 February 4, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Des Moines to Lagos have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Lagos. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Lagos?

    Departing from Des Moines to Lagos will take you 36h 45m. Des Moines and Lagos are separated by a distance of 6271 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Lagos round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Lagos, with prices starting at $994. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Lagos for 34% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Lagos that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Lagos flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Lagos?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Lagos.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Lagos?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Lagos by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Lagos

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Lagos. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapest$994Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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