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$568+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) 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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — LOS
Jul 4 — Jul 111
Sat 7/4
Sat 7/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos Murtala Muhammed are usually found in October or September, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 4, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2810:00 pm
JFK
-
LOS
1 stop28h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/132:45 pm
LOS
-
JFK
2 stops47h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,096
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/3111:20 am
JFK
-
LOS
1 stop21h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/129:15 am
LOS
-
JFK
1 stop28h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,098
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/309:00 pm
JFK
-
LOS
1 stop36h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/63:30 pm
LOS
-
JFK
1 stop29h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,101
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/118:55 pm
JFK
-
LOS
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/259:15 am
LOS
-
JFK
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,102
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Mon 7/1311:20 am
JFK
-
LOS
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/142:45 pm
LOS
-
JFK
1 stop29h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,103
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/210:00 pm
JFK
-
LOS
1 stop28h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/92:45 pm
LOS
-
JFK
2 stops53h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,104
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/19:15 pm
JFK
-
LOS
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/159:15 am
LOS
-
JFK
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,106
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Wed 8/2611:20 am
JFK
-
LOS
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/32:45 pm
LOS
-
JFK
1 stop23h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,108
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Fri 8/281:20 am
JFK
-
LOS
1 stop30h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/28:55 am
LOS
-
JFK
1 stop29h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,112
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/319:00 pm
JFK
-
LOS
1 stop27h 30m
Royal Air Maroc
Sat 11/287:05 pm
LOS
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Royal Air Maroc
Deal found 5/31$1,113
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2811:20 am
JFK
-
LOS
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/28:55 am
LOS
-
JFK
1 stop29h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,115
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2810:00 pm
JFK
-
LOS
1 stop28h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/82:45 pm
LOS
-
JFK
2 stops47h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,117

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 June 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,096
(oojo)

One-way from

$568
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,350

Good round-trip deal

$1,744 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($203 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 June 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/29

11:20 am-1:15 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 8/5

2:45 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$1,194

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

10:20 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 11/10

5:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$1,281

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/23

11:20 am-7:25 am

1 stop39h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 7/6

2:45 pm-8:50 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,335

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/15

8:35 am-7:35 am

1 stop17h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 12/3

12:40 pm-6:58 pm

Nonstop12h 18m

$1,655

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/25

8:35 am-9:45 am

2 stops20h 10m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 7/15

11:45 am-11:09 pm

1 stop16h 24m

$1,720

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/23

11:20 am-7:25 am

1 stop39h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 8/21

8:55 am-10:00 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,783

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/20

5:30 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 8/23

11:35 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,933
Quickest round-trip

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/2

10:10 am-7:35 am

1 stop15h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 1/3

12:40 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop12h 15m

$2,024

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/22

10:20 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 7/11

5:40 pm-8:50 am

1 stop44h 10m

$2,096

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/25

10:20 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 8/27

5:40 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$2,135

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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 John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Lagos flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Lagos flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Lagos flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Lagos flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Lagos flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos?

The best time to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos (average of $999). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,889). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos?

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 June 4, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,410 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,006 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Egyptair
6.5
Okay
426 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Royal Air Maroc
6.2
Okay
614 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lagos from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Most people fly into Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) if they book a flight to Lagos from New York John F Kennedy Intl. On average, Murtala Muhammed has 0 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 15 airlines. Lagos Murtala Muhammed is conveniently located just 5.0 mi from Lagos’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos?

    A quick flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos can take about 17h. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,655. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Lagos are separated by a distance of 5243 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos round-trip?

    According to our current data, Emirates ($676), Turkish Airlines ($773), and Royal Air Maroc ($865) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos. Emirates is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos are Kenya Airways ($415), Egyptair ($428), and Turkish Airlines ($439).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,054 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos. The cheapest flight overall is $1,675 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Lagos Murtala Muhammed) is currently priced at $999.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos?

    Of the flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos that have layovers, most of them stop in Casablanca. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos flights stop in Istanbul the next most.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Casablanca?

    Sacré Coeur Church, United Nations Square, and Central Market are the most popular attractions in Casablanca if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Sacré Coeur Church, United Nations Square, and Central Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 15.6 mi, 15.8 mi, and 15.8 mi, respectively from Casablanca Mohamed V. Travelers in need of a car in Casablanca can rent one for about $26 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Istanbul?

    Most Istanbul visitors opt to spend their time at Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, and Sultan Ahmet Camii. Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, and Sultan Ahmet Camii are located about 20.8 mi, 21.5 mi, and 22.3 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those landing in Istanbul looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $45 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos is London. Cairo sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos (average of $999). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lagos in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,889). 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 10 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 June 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$676Average$1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$773Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal Air MarocCheapest$865Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$880Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$986Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EgyptairCheapest$991Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,007Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,134Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,227Average$1,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
RwandAirCheapest$1,275Average$1,625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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