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$902+ 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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LOS
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Fri 8/22
Fri 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Lagos

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 August 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,312
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$902
(Qatar Airways)

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From Des Moines to Lagos Murtala Muhammed
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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 August 17, 2025.

This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3010:16 amDSM - LOS
2 stops39h 09mQatar Airways
Tue 10/78:55 amLOS - DSM
2 stops44h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/16$1,312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/275:56 amDSM - LOS
2 stops28h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/2811:10 pmLOS - DSM
2 stops29h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,365
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 9/304:25 pmDSM - LOS
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/78:55 amLOS - DSM
2 stops41h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,383
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3011:31 amDSM - LOS
3 stops23h 29mAir Canada
Tue 10/711:10 pmLOS - DSM
3 stops24h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 8/16$1,569
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:20 amDSM - LOS
2 stops32h 15mDelta
Sat 2/289:45 amLOS - DSM
1 stop19h 43mDelta
Deal found 8/17$1,681
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/305:44 amDSM - LOS
1 stop21h 36mDelta
Tue 10/711:50 pmLOS - DSM
2 stops28h 40mDelta
Deal found 8/16$1,805
This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3011:17 amDSM - LOS
1 stop16h 03mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 10/711:15 amLOS - DSM
1 stop17h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/16$1,903

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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

Tue 9/30

10:16 am-7:25 am

2 stops39h 09m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 10/7

8:55 am-11:23 pm

2 stops44h 28m

$1,312

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Thu 11/27

5:56 am-5:50 pm

2 stops28h 54m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 2/28

11:10 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops29h 46m

$1,365

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

4:25 pm-7:25 am

2 stops33h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 10/7

8:55 am-8:11 pm

2 stops41h 16m

$1,383

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

11:31 am-5:00 pm

3 stops23h 29m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 10/7

11:10 pm-5:24 pm

3 stops24h 14m

$1,569

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Thu 11/27

6:20 am-9:35 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 2/28

9:45 am-10:28 pm

1 stop19h 43m

$1,681

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

11:17 am-9:20 am

1 stop16h 03m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 10/7

11:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$1,805

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

10:16 am-7:25 am

2 stops39h 09m

$902

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

11:17 am-9:20 am

1 stop16h 03m

$1,280

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

11:31 am-5:00 pm

3 stops23h 29m

$1,354

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to LOS?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Lagos. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 17, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Des Moines to Lagos by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 August 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,986 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,986 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,986 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,986 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Lagos round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Lagos, with prices starting at $896. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $999 round trip. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Lagos for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Lagos?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lagos (average of $1,167). Flying from Des Moines to Lagos in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,860). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Lagos

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 August 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$896Average$1,837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$999Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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