Check-in at IAD can be crowded in the afternoon and evening, so arrive early to avoid long lines.

Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,028 (oojo) |
One-way from | $474 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,854 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,357 or less |
Good one-way deal | $773 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Washington, D.C.Lagos
IAD - LOS
IADLOS
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 3/2
10:00 am-5:15 pm
2 stops25h 15m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Mon 3/9
9:15 am-8:05 pm
1 stop15h 50m
Washington, D.C.Lagos
IAD - LOS
IADLOS
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Mon 6/1
9:00 pm-5:35 am
1 stop27h 35m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Mon 6/22
6:50 am-7:00 pm
1 stop17h 10m
Washington, D.C.Lagos
DCA - LOS
DCALOS
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 3/1
7:00 am-7:35 am
1 stop18h 35m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Sun 3/15
9:45 am-9:41 pm
1 stop16h 56m
BaltimoreLagos
BWI - LOS
BWILOS
Baltimore/Washington
Thu 2/19
6:00 am-7:35 am
2 stops19h 35m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Fri 3/13
9:45 am-10:10 pm
1 stop17h 25m
BaltimoreLagos
BWI - LOS
BWILOS
Baltimore/Washington
Wed 2/4
6:59 pm-7:35 am
1 stop30h 36m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Wed 2/25
9:45 am-12:37 am
1 stop20h 52m
Washington, D.C.Lagos
IAD - LOS
IADLOS
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Fri 2/13
7:32 pm-9:00 pm
2 stops19h 28m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Fri 2/27
11:55 pm-4:35 pm
1 stop22h 40m
Washington, D.C.Lagos
DCA - LOS
DCALOS
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun 3/1
7:30 pm-9:00 pm
2 stops19h 30m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Sun 3/8
11:55 pm-5:00 pm
2 stops22h 05m
Washington, D.C.Lagos
IAD - LOS
IADLOS
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 3/25
7:59 pm-8:40 pm
2 stops19h 41m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Sun 4/12
11:55 pm-4:39 pm
2 stops21h 44m
BaltimoreLagos
BWI - LOS
BWILOS
Baltimore/Washington
Wed 3/4
7:01 pm-9:00 pm
2 stops19h 59m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Wed 3/18
11:00 pm-5:53 pm
2 stops23h 53m
Washington, D.C.Lagos
DCA - LOS
DCALOS
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Thu 2/5
7:30 pm-9:00 pm
2 stops19h 30m
Lagos Murtala Muhammed
Sun 3/1
11:55 pm-4:56 pm
2 stops23h 01m
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The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Lagos may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lagos (average of $776). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Lagos in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,180). 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.
It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lagos in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Lagos flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Cairo (CAI) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Lagos on Cheapflights.
Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $915.
Flights via Lomé (LFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 32m.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 23m.
About 44% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Lagos have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 202 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 44% of flights being delayed.
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