Washington, D.C.

$604+ Cheap flights from Lagos (LOS) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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LOS — WAS
Aug 25 — Sep 11
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Cheap flight deals from Lagos to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lagos (LOS) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$946
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$604
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,714

Good round-trip deal

$1,291 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,215 or less
From Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lagos Murtala Muhammed to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
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Cheapest flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lagos to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

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Wed 10/16:50 amLOS - IAD
1 stop17h 15mRoyal Air Maroc
Wed 10/229:05 pmIAD - LOS
1 stop27h 45mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 8/19$946
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Wed 9/1711:10 pmLOS - DCA
2 stops27h 41mAir Canada
Wed 9/246:00 amDCA - LOS
2 stops30h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 8/18$948
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Mon 11/311:59 pmLOS - DCA
2 stops21h 32mAir Canada
Tue 2/311:05 amDCA - LOS
2 stops24h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 8/19$951
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/2311:10 pmLOS - DCA
2 stops45h 41mAir Canada
Sat 9/276:00 amDCA - LOS
2 stops30h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 8/18$953
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Wed 10/16:50 amLOS - IAD
1 stop17h 15mRoyal Air Maroc
Fri 2/138:45 pmIAD - LOS
1 stop26h 45mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 8/19$953
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sun 9/2111:10 pmLOS - DCA
2 stops40h 10mAir Canada
Mon 9/298:40 pmDCA - LOS
2 stops39h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 8/18$960
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sun 10/197:05 amLOS - IAD
1 stop17h 00mRoyal Air Maroc
Fri 10/249:05 pmIAD - LOS
1 stop27h 25mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 8/20$960
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/156:50 amLOS - IAD
1 stop17h 15mRoyal Air Maroc
Fri 11/148:45 pmIAD - LOS
1 stop26h 45mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 8/20$961
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Tue 11/1811:59 pmLOS - DCA
2 stops28h 36mAir Canada
Sun 3/16:59 amDCA - LOS
2 stops28h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 8/18$967
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Thu 10/21:40 pmLOS - IAD
2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/99:20 pmIAD - LOS
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/18$1,003
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/159:15 amLOS - IAD
1 stop15h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/259:20 pmIAD - LOS
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/17$1,011
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:40 pmLOS - IAD
2 stops24h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/2410:55 amIAD - LOS
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/18$1,015

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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LagosWashington, D.C.

LOS - IAD

LOSIAD

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 10/1

6:50 am-7:05 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/22

9:05 pm-5:50 am

1 stop27h 45m

$946

LagosWashington, D.C.

LOS - DCA

LOSDCA

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 9/17

11:10 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops27h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$948

LagosWashington, D.C.

LOS - DCA

LOSDCA

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 11/3

11:59 pm-3:31 pm

2 stops21h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/3

11:05 am-5:30 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$951

LagosWashington, D.C.

LOS - IAD

LOSIAD

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 10/1

6:50 am-7:05 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/13

8:45 pm-5:30 am

1 stop26h 45m

$953

LagosWashington, D.C.

LOS - DCA

LOSDCA

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 9/23

11:10 pm-3:51 pm

2 stops45h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/27

6:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$953

LagosWashington, D.C.

LOS - DCA

LOSDCA

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 9/23

11:10 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops27h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$953

LagosWashington, D.C.

LOS - DCA

LOSDCA

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 9/23

11:10 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops27h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/30

9:40 am-5:00 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$953

LagosWashington, D.C.

LOS - IAD

LOSIAD

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 10/19

7:05 am-7:05 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/24

9:05 pm-5:30 am

1 stop27h 25m

$960

LagosWashington, D.C.

LOS - DCA

LOSDCA

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 9/21

11:10 pm-10:20 am

2 stops40h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/29

8:40 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops39h 20m

$960

LagosWashington, D.C.

LOS - DCA

LOSDCA

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 9/23

11:10 pm-3:51 pm

2 stops21h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/29

8:40 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops39h 20m

$960

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Lagos to Washington, D.C. trip
Airports
LOS

For international departures, head to Terminal 2. Expect a security bag check, customs, and strict food checks at LOS.

Read more about LOSby Daniel Scheffler
IAD

Use the Silver Line Metro for a cheap, 40-minute ride from IAD to Washington, D.C. The station is five minutes from the terminal.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Lagos with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 39 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C. (average of $303). Flying from Lagos to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Lagos to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Lagos to Washington, D.C. at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Casablanca (CMN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 46% of 1-stop itineraries from Lagos to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Casablanca (CMN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $967.

What’s the fastest layover option from Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Lomé (LFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Lomé (LFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 15m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated August 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air from Lagos to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

    Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Murtala Muhammed; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights from the Lagos airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 5.0 mi journey to Murtala Muhammed (LOS) from Lagos’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

    There are many flights that can get you from Lagos to Washington, D.C. in 17h 15m. Fly via Royal Air Maroc, Air Canada, or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5434 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lagos to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Currently priced at $961, Royal Air Maroc will fly you from Lagos to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Royal Air Maroc, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $965 and $989, respectively. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $856. While the most popular route (Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $946 on average our data indicates $3,495 when flying from Lagos to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lagos to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lagos to Washington, D.C. 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 Lagos to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C. (average of $303). Flying from Lagos to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 9 airlines flying from Lagos to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$886Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Royal Air MarocCheapest$961Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$989Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,025Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EgyptairCheapest$1,029Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,045Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$1,069Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,081Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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